Lace weight yarn is officially the category for any yarn thinner than fingering, and has the yarn symbol “0”. It’s very fine, and includes the thinner crochet thread sizes as well as many lovely soft fibers. It’s not as popular as the heavier weights of yarn, but it’s treasured by those who use it for it’s ability to make thin, drapey, light as air garments. Here are 10 free lace weight crochet patterns – take a look and see!
10 Free Lace Weight Crochet Patterns
- Fine as Findley by Lindsey Stephens, on Juniper Moon Farm Website: This gorgeous crochet cardigan pattern is available in sizes XS to 3X, and makes a lovely layering piece!
- The Hydrangea Cardigan by Universal Yarn: In sizes XS – 2X, the tiny stitches in this cardi make a big impact!
- Delicate Open Weave Top by Eva Ferrebee, on AllFreeCrochet: Lovely and fun! Since it’s made to custom fit, you could actually use any weight of yarn here.
- Leaflines Shawlette by Aparna Rolfe, a Ravelry download: The crochet cables in this intermediate level pattern are perfection.
- Arielle by Stefanie Bold, a Ravelry download: Lace weight yarn and Tunisian crochet make a perfect pair in this modern color blocked shawl!
- Two-Tone Crochet Cowl by Purl Soho, on Purl Bee: Featherlight cashmere lace in bold colors makes this easy to crochet cowl a stand out!
- Fibonacci’s Biased by Julie Blagojevich, a Ravelry download: Diagonal striping and bold colorwork put this shawl/scarf firmly on trend!
- Lacy Feather and Fan Pattern by A. Westbrook, a Ravelry download: The Feather and Fan stitch pattern is a classic, and this version in lace is nearly ethereal!
- Summer Raglan Dress for Girls by Elaine Phillips, on ABC Knitting Patterns: This sweet dress is available in 3 sizes and can be made with lace weight yarn or #10 crochet thread!
- Hemp Produce Drawstring Sac by Chriss Smith, on The Art of Zen…Crochet Blog: If you take your reusable market bags to the store, why fill them with plastic produce sacks?
Like super bulky at the other end of the yarn spectrum, lace weight yarns come in a variety of sizes. So if you’re making a fitted garment like one of the cardigans above, be sure to check your gauge! Lace weight yarn is a rarity in big box craft stores, so you’ll have better luck at a local craft store or online. It can by a little pricier by the gram or skein, but you get a LOT of yardage in a skein of lace weight, so take that into consideration! I hope you’ve enjoyed this roundup of lace weight crochet patterns, and that you are inspired to give lace weight yarn a try!
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Kathleen Bruner says
I made the Delicate Open Weave top, but longer for my daughters as beach cover-ups. Going to give to them on vacation next month. And made a dress similar to the Summer Raglan Dress for a girl at our church. It turned out adorable and she loves it. I made both with size 3 thread. I don’t mind working with size 3, but anything higher is too hard on my fingers.
Tamara Kelly says
Great idea on the beach coverups Kathleen! And I hear you on the thread! I make snowflakes every year and by the time I’m finished my fingertips are done!
Lauren says
Ooh, I love the hot pink and gray cowl! I might have to make that before it gets cold outside. ♡
Tamara Kelly says
I do too – that color blocking is so great!
Rosebooboo says
My faves are the Fibonacci Biased and the Lacy Feather & Fan Shawls. Both are quite easy and unique, and although I have too many shawls already, these are must-haves. They’ll also make great gifts. I need curtains for 2 uniquely sized windows and the Lacy Feather will make a pair of gorgeous curtains that will workup really quick. Thanks for posting such beautiful patterns!
Tamara Kelly says
You’re welcome Rosebooboo! And those will be gorgeous curtains!!
Colleen Smith says
Hello, Tamara. I hope to be able to make that feather and fan shawl in red to wear for Christmas. I too have problems with #10 thread. I only make a few things out of it because it hurts my fingers. I have taken a class to knit feather and fan and it’s pretty easy but I am a crocheter who sometimes knits so I am faster at crochet. Thanks for posting these.
Tamara Kelly says
You’re welcome Colleen! I will say I like the new Bamboo thread better than cotton (and generally I’m a huge cotton fan!). It’s a little fuzzy sometimes, but so much softer!
Eva Ferrebee says
Thanks for posting my design and what a great idea to turn it into a beach cover-up! Made my day to find this. Hugs
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thanks for sharing it Eva! Sorry if I didn’t notify you – I try to contact everyone but sometimes it doesn’t work out!
Eva Ferrebee says
It made my day to find this. Thanks again. Eva
Marrie says
wooooooooooooooooooww!
loving no. 8
Marrie says
well…no 9 is one of the best of all!……..♥♥♥
Marrie says
ling and still watching your adorable and gorgeous tutorials!!!!!
Shannon says
I am definitely going to make the leaflines shawlette. I have the perfect yarns to pick from for this. Too bad I don’t have more of my green yarn that I custom-dyed myself. I only dyed enough to knit a pair of socks. No worries though – I am the queen of laceweight yarn and I live less than a block from my favorite LYS, LOL!
Tamara Kelly says
Ooo, that would be too much temptation for my wallet! 😀
CONSTANZA MELO says
Me parece un modelo precioso el de Lacy pluma pero tengo dificultad pues la foto muestra un tejido en dos agujas, pero dice que es crochet , lamentablemente no he podido llegar al gráfico, que es con lo que me va mejor sacar las puntadas. Si puedes publicarlo te lo agradecería.
Tamara Kelly says
I’m sorry, I can’t make charts for other people’s patterns! You’d need to contact the designer.