Knitting patterns using Old Shale or Feather and Fan lace stitch. Most patterns are free. Updated 7/7/23
To get the knitting patterns, scroll down the page to the individual pattern you want and click on the link to that pattern.
These patterns are not my designs but links to other designers who have generously shared their patterns. If you have questions about how to knit a specific pattern, please contact the designer directly.
All links on this site are for informational purposes, but please note that some links are to affiliate sellers that pay me a small commission on purchases.
Follow me for more patterns:
Free Patterns
Ida Vest Top
Sleeveless vest or top with 4 row repeat feather and fan lace. Sizes S, M, L, XL. Designed by Sys Fredens for Hobbii.
Ripple Hat
TWo-color lace hat knit in 4 round repeat feather and fan lace. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Patons.
2 ways to get the pattern
- Get the free WEB VERSION knitting pattern at Joann
- Get the free PDF VERSION knitting pattern at Lovecrafts
- See more Pompom Hat Knitting Patterns
Cupcake Top
Lacy tee top knit in a 4 row repeat of the Old Shale stitch knit in 2 pieces. Great for stashbusting and using up leftover yarn for striping. Sizes (35, 41.5, 46, 51.5) (57, 63, 68.5)” finished bust. Designed by Stephanie Earp.
Feather and Fan Hat
Easy beanie had knit with a variation of feather and fan stitch. Uses just one skein 108 yards (99 m) of Bulky weight yarn. Great showcase for self-striping yarn. Designed by Betty P Balcomb for Cascade Yarns.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry page
- Get the recommended Cascade Baby Alpaca Chunky yarn at Amazon
- See more One Skein Hat Knitting Patterns
Feather and Fan Baby Sweater
Baby cardigan with lace on the lower sleeves an lower boy. Sizes 0-6 months, 6-12 months, 12-18 months, 2-3 years. DK weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand Yarn.
Melange Lace Sweaters
Sweaters with options for long or short sleeves and two necklines knit in a 10 row repeat ripple lace. Sizes To fit Bust:81-86 (91-97, 101-107, 111-117, 122-127) cm, 32-34 (36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50) in Great showcase for self-striping yarn. Chunky weight yarn. Jumpers in Rico Creative Melange Chunky - R2005.
Ebb Tide Shawl
Triangular shawl knit with a 4 row repeat of feather and fan stitch. Great showcase for self-striping yarn. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Universal Yarn.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry page
- Get the recommended Cotton Supreme Batik yarn at Amazon
Old Shale Lace Baby Cardigan and Hat
Sleeveless baby top or cardigan with lace lower body and matching lace beanie hat. DK weight yarn. Designed by marianna mel. Pictured projects by designer and Knitnack16
- Get the free TOP knitting pattern
- Get the free HAT knitting pattern
- Purchase the pdf for the set
- See more Baby Cardigan and Hat Set Knitting Patterns
Rippling Waves Baby Blanket
Easy baby blanket knit in a 4 row repeat lace stitch. Instructions for solid color or 3 colors. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Kathy North.
Buttercup Tee Top
Top down, seamless raglan, A-line pullover tee top, trimmed with Old Shale lace at the bodice and hem, with very slightly puffed sleeves. Sizes to fit bust 30 - 50 inches. DK weight yarn. Designed by Heidi Kirrmaier.
More Free Patterns
Sea Isle Scarf
Easy scarf knit with a 4 row repeat feather and fan/old shale lace stitch that creates a gently scalloped hem. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Plymouth Yarn Design Studio.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended Plymouth Yarn Sea Isle Cotton yarn at Amazon
- See more 4 Row Scarf Knitting Patterns
Lady Londonderry Capelet
A capelet style shawl worked from the bottom up in a 4 row repeat lace stitch for a gently scalloped hem. Three button closure can be worn at center front or off center. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Susan Mills Knits.
Cusp of Spring Cowl
Three color lace cowl knit with a 4 row repeat old shale lace stitch. Options to knit flat or in the round. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Peggy Odick.
Old Shale Waves Blanket
Easy striped baby blanket knit with a 4 row repeat old shale lace stitch. . Each repeat uses between 15-17 yards sot it's great for stashbusting leftover yarn. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Carroll Davis-Johnson for Darn Knit Anyway.
Hearts Knit Together Baby Dress
Baby dress with triple lace hearts on the bodice and a lace skirt with a variation of Old Shale ripple lace. Sizes Newborn (3-6 month, 6-12 month). Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Judy Lamb for Cascade Yarns.
Audrey Shawl
Crescent shaped lace shawl featuring stripes of old shale lace and eyelets. Great use for stashbusting leftover yarn. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Tricot & Stitch. Available in English and French
Spatterdash Wristwarmers
Designed by Dagmar Mora, these fingerless mitts are knit flat and wrapped around the hand to imitate spats. The feather and fan lace gives a lovely texture that showcases variegated yarn well, yet also works well with solid yarn. Sizes: Women’s S[M, L]
Dyning Dress
Easy dress for babies and children with 4 row repeat Old Shale lace bodice. Sizes Newborn/3m/6m/12m/2y (4y/6y/8y/10y). Rated easy by Ravelrers. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Yarn-Madness
Wisteria Cardigan
Lace cardigan knit sideways in a 4 row repeat Old Shale lace pattern. Great showcase for gradient or ombre yarn. Sizes XS/S and M/L. Lace weight yarn. Designed by Olga Radchuk
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended Lana Grossa Silkhair Print yarn at Amazon
- See more Lace Cardigan Knitting Patterns
Elbridge Afghan
Easy striped blanket knit with a 4 row repeat Old Shale / Feather and Fan lace stitch. Quick knit in Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed for 5 colors it's great for stashbusting. Designed by Irina Poludnenko for Lion Brand.
2 ways to get the pattern
- Get the free WEB VERSION knitting pattern at Joann
- Get the free PDF VERSION knitting pattern at Lion Brand - download link is below kit info
- Get the recommended Wool-Ease® Thick & Quick® Bonus Bundle® Yarn at Amazon
Aria Sweater
Pullover sweater with long lace sleeves knit with a 4 row old shale lace stitch. Sizes Finished Bust/Chest Circumference: 36, (40, 44, 48, 52), (56, 60, 64, 68)”. Web version is free. PDF is for purchase. DK weight yarn. Designed by Kaitlin Barthold for Originally Lovely. A kit is also available
Patterns for Purchase
Angelic Sweater Poncho
Easy pattern for an elegant poncho with ripple lace and drop stitches knit flat in 2 pieces. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by chezpascale.
Old Shale Shawl
No longer free. Triangular shawl with old shale lace sections. Instructions for this shawl are provided in both written and charted format. Easy shawl, perfect for beginners. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Amanda Clark. Pictured project by CelticCastOn
Lucky Star Shawl
Crescent shawl of garter stitch stripes, interspersed with an intriguing star stitch, then finished with Old Shale lace for a scalloped edge. Great for miniskeins or stashbusting. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Michele Bernstein.
Midsummer Lace Dress
Flattering lace dress knit top down in a rippled lace variation on the Old Shale stitch with a pretty eyelet neckline embellished with ribbon. The shaping is worked within each pattern repeat to create an easy to wear, softly flowing, drapey knit. Sizes S/M, (M/L, L/XL) but it looks like there's positive ease to fit many sizes. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Raimonda Bagdoniene for Loose Loop Patterns.
8 Row Lacey Lucy Baby Blanket
Lace blanket knit with an 8 row repeat variation on the Old Shale stitch. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Myla Vayner.
Shetland Lace Scarf
Knit with a 4 row repeat variation of the Old Shale stitch. An adventurous beginner could easily master this pattern according to the designer. Designed for color-change cake yarn that creates a lovely color block effect. Designed by Lullaby Lodge. Aran weight yarn.
- Get the knitting pattern at Lovecrafts
- Get the MATCHING HAT knitting pattern
- Get the recommended Caron Cakes yarn at Amazon
