6 Classic, Beautiful, FREE Lace Crochet Patterns

It’s easy to get caught up in the latest crochet trends, but sometimes a nod to the classics is all you need to create something beautiful.

Our talented Craftsy designers must agree — their free lace crochet patterns show no shortage of classic inspiration. From hairpin lace to fringe, there’s a free lace crochet pattern for all your accessory and garment desires.

Go back to those classic stitches you learned as a beginner crocheter — and learn some new classic stitches that you missed the first time around — with these lace crochet patterns.

Refracted Lace Shawl FREE Crochet PatternPhoto via Craftsy member Universal Yarn

Refracted Lace Shawl

Front and back post double crochet lend a light, airy feel to this beautiful shawl. You’ll begin crocheting at the center top, then watch as the shawl grows in size. It would be easy to customize the size on this, too, in case you want a smaller shawl that fits just around the shoulders.

Efflorescence Bolero FREE Crochet Pattern

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Efflorescence Bolero

Grab your favorite lace-weight cotton and stitch up a lacy bolero that you can throw on over sleeveless tops and dresses. Use it when you get the chills or just to add a little pop of pretty color to a neutral outfit. The pattern includes diagrams as well as written instructions.

Hippy Scarf FREE Crochet Pattern

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Hippy

Need a laid-back kind of pattern? This one is casual enough for jeans, but it can play fancy if you want it to. The fringe is totally optional. I’d love to try this one in a super sparkly yarn — maybe even a yarn with beads in it!

Savin Hill Hat FREE Crochet Pattern

Photo via Craftsy member YarnConfections

Savin Hill

Designer YarnConfections describes this look at 1920s as vintage with a contemporary flair. The lacy pattern means it’s perfect for spring and fall, but you could also pull it off in summer and winter on mild days.

Autumn Winds FREE Crochet Pattern

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Autumn Winds

This shawl is a gorgeous combination of three types of stitching: Tunisian crochet, knitting and crochet. If you’re not familiar with all of them, you’ll certainly learn a new skill or two! If you’re not in the mood for something new, you can always substitute the unfamiliar stitches with something of your own; a common crochet border, for instance, would be a fine substitute for the knitted border.

Calypso Headband FREE Crochet Pattern

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Calypso Headband

Have you ever noticed those strange looms in the craft store that have two metal bars? They’re usually in the same aisle as the crochet hooks, and they’re for hairpin lace. This headband uses the hairpin lace stitch, and you’ll find plenty of other classic patterns that feature the beautiful technique. If you already know how to crochet, you’ll pick it up in no time.

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4 Responses to “6 Classic, Beautiful, FREE Lace Crochet Patterns”

  1. km-mayhugh@wiu.edu

    Where are the links to the patterns?

  2. Roberta Young

    Lovely photos, nice descriptions, BUT WHERE ARE THE LINKS TO THE FREE PATTERNS????????????? https://www.craftsy.com/post/free-lace-crochet-patterns/

  3. Grace Baker

    where can i get free calypso headband pattern

  4. Marianne LePan

    where can I get the free Calypso headband pattern?