Free Shell Lace Knitting Patterns- In the Loop Knitting

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Free knitting patterns for shawls, sweaters, scarves, and hats and other projects knit with shell lace. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 10/24/23.

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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.

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Free Patterns

Seashell Lace Wrap

Shawl knit with a lace shells in a stitch described by Barbara Walker. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Purl Soho.

Evy Christening Dress Set

Gorgeous shell lace baby christening dress with matching lace bonnet and shoes. Sizes 0 (3–6) months. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Hrönn Jónsdóttir .

Lacy Gold Scarf

Scarf knit with a 10 row repeat shell lace stitch. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand.

Scalloped Aran Throw

Lush garter stitch blanket bordered with shell lace. Size: 45" x 51". Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Mary Maxim. May only be free for a limited time. A kit is also available.

Oh My! Vest

This vest is gorgeous! Two rows of lace shells border this cardigan vest. Sizes Finished Bust: 34(38,42,46,51,55)”. Sport weight yarn.Designed by Angeline Webb of Knitrelief Designs.

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More Free Patterns

Shetland Shell Lace Scarf

Designed by Shiz-Knits, this lace scarf features a 12 row repeat.

Ostro Shawl

The Ostro Shawl is knit in three colors using a modular construction. Each “shell” is knit individually, but the following shells are attached as you go, so there is minimal finishing. Designed by the Berroco Design Team

Little Shells Carseat Blanket

Baby blanket knit with a 4 row repeat shell lace pattern, with only one lace row and 3 rows all knit or purl. Aran weight yarn. 18" wide x 22" long though I'm sure you can adapt the size. Designed by Alka McAndrew. Pictured project by knitgirl118

Taunton Top

Lace sleeveless top knit with a shell lace bottom border and eyelet lace front yoke and back. Sizes: Bust: 36 (40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64)". DK weight yarn. Great showcase for self-striping yarn. Designed by Donna Yacino for Berroco.

April Showers Scarf

Purl Soho designed this scarf with shell stitch lace that looks like umbrellas as well. Pictured project by Taya

Patterns for Purchase

Bliss Shawl Knitting Pattern

Shell lace bordered shawl with a delicate curve is formed by working short rows. Wear as a shawl or scarf. Sport weight yarn. Designed by AmandaLilleyDesigns

Primrose Baby Blanket Knitting Pattern

Lace baby blanket pictured in light blue or turquoise with chevron eyelet lace and bordered with shell lace. DK weight yarn. Finished size, on 5mm needles, is approx 30x30ins/ 77x77cms Designed by HoneyBeeBears

Nautilus Shell Hat

Fun cloche style hat knit with modular lace. Pictured hat is in 5 colors of 55 yards each, making this a great hat for stashbusting or mini skeins. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Amy Loberg (FiberWild!)

Baby Girl Romper

Baby onesie with lace shells and ruffled edges worked flat in just two pieces. Sizes: 0-1 months, 1-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-9 months, 9-12 months, 12-18 months, 18-24 months. Designed by Rasa of VelvetNorth. DK weight yarn.

Conchiglia Market Bag

Conchiglia (means shell in Italian) tote is knitted in the round from bottom up in a shell stitch and garter stitch. 15" (38 cm) deep x 13" (33 cm) circumference. DK weight yarn. Designed by arianna frasca