Free Lace Scarf Knitting Patterns

Looking for a beautiful lace scarf knitting pattern? Explore free patterns for delicate lace scarves, lightweight summer scarves, elegant wraps and cosy openwork designs.

This collection includes easy lace scarf knitting patterns with simple repeating stitches as well as more intricate designs for experienced knitters. You’ll find classic feather and fan, leaf lace, diamond lace, chevrons, eyelets and other decorative lace stitches.

Choose from scarves knitted in lace and fingering weight yarn for a fine, delicate finish, or try DK yarn, mohair and other fibres for a softer, warmer scarf.

Find Your Next Lace Scarf Pattern

New to lace knitting? Start with a scarf featuring a short, repetitive lace or eyelet pattern. Scarves are a particularly good way to practise yarn overs and decreases without the shaping required for a garment.

Want something light and delicate? Look for lace or fingering weight patterns with an open stitch design.

Prefer a warmer scarf? Choose one of the lace patterns worked in DK yarn or a soft, fluffy fibre such as mohair.

Looking for more of a challenge? Try the leaf, diamond and more intricate lace designs in the collection below.

Continue below to explore the free lace scarf knitting patterns and find a design to suit your yarn and knitting experience.