Lace stitch patterns: learn the key techniques to knit this selection of tops, shawls, boleros, vests…

Fresh, lightweight and perfect for your Spring-Summer projects. Learn everything about the key technique of the season: lace stitch knitted on two needles. Discover the beauty of the simplest of motifs as well as more elaborate lace stitches. We propose a selection of tops, vests, boleros and shawls in all kinds of lace eyelet stitches. Of course, you can count on us to show you the key techniques to knit lace stitches so you can make your own comfortable and sophisticated fashion garments. This spring enjoy one of the most spectacular, elegant and addictive knitting techniques.

All over eyelets

🎁 We start with a free pattern that shows how to knitthis half sleeve polo with lapel and collar. There is no doubting the elegance of this cool, lightweight basic eyelet stitch. Play with a range of different lace eyelet patterns to knit a waistcoat made up of unequal lace motifs.

Little (big) details

To paraphrase the famous saying: It’s the eyelet details that make the difference. Like, for example, on this feminine halter neck knit top with a delicate floral detail, or this luminous V neck top with an eye catching lace panel at the sides.

Casual stripes

Look amazing in a cool summer top with simple horizontal lace stitch stripes. We propose this easy to knit strap top with only 3 balls of Katia Fair Cotton. Or how about this lightweight sweater with a distinctive striped lace pattern. Or a short sleeve top with a simple vertical stripe lace design.

Elegant lace

Knitted lace stitch bolero in a distinguished black-gold colour. The lace stitch and metallic black yarn definitely convert this little jacket into a jewel. We repeat the previous formula in this elegant fine strap top with a lustrous and romantic leaf shape lace. Lastly, every lace knit lover must have a spectacular shawl or wrap amongst their projects.

How to knit lace stitch

You only need to know a couple of techniques to be able to start knitting lace. The patterns are usually the result of combining yarn overs (YO) and decreases = knitting 2 stitches together (K2 tog). You get an eyelet hole when you work a yarn over (YO) and increase one stitch. When you knit 2 stitches together, decrease this additional stitch.

In our magazines we always include a graph for each pattern, from the simplest lace designs to the most elaborate ones. Why not start a lace stitch project now! 🎁 We are gifting these two lace knit patterns to start you off, or to help you perfect the art of lacey shawls.