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 a varieties of shell lace. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 11/18/24.

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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

Simnia Layette

Baby set of matching blanket, cardigan, bonnet, booties, and mittens knit with a stitch that looks like little sea shells. Sizes Newborn to 12 months. DK weight yarn. Designed by Janet Harvey.

Amphitrite Capelet

Lace poncho shoulder cozy with shell lace, drop stitches, wavy lace. Designed by Lankakomero. Available in English, Finnish, Portuguese

Belle Pullover

Diamond lace and cable sweater with a shell lace collar. Sizes XS to 4XL. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Laura Zukaite.

Los Cabos Wrap

Shawl or scarf with stripes of shell lace on a background of stockinette. DK weight yarn. Designed by Milly's Knit Designs.

Cockle Shell

Toy or applique shell that's great for using up scrap yarn. DK weight yarn. Designed by Jessica Goddard. Pictured project by PixelBamf

Rivage Stole

Shawl inspired by gentle waves lapping the shore and cockle shells and cockle shells during low tide. Knit with sections of an wavy lace motif and shell stitches. Knit with two colorways of self-striping DK weight yarn. Designed by Aubrey P Busek.

Lacy Baby Blanket

Blanket knit with a 14 row repeat lace and finished with a shell lace border. DK weight yarn. Designed by Bernat Design Studio.

Simpukat Shawl

Asymmetric triangular shawl bordered with shell lace. Simpukat is Finnish for "shells". Aran weight yarn. Designed by Hanna Kyttä.

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.

Seashell Lace Wrap

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

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More Free Patterns

Shells and Stripes Infinity Scarf

Ocean themed cowl knitted in the round with alternating sections of lace-themed shells and simple nautical stripes. Wear the scarf looped once for a flowing look or wrap it twice for added warmth. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Brownie Knits.

Cockleshell Camisole

Sleeveless tank top inspired by the beach with shell lace border and garter rib texture like wave patterns in sand. Sizes XS to 6X. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Kai Mistry.

Cockle Shell Moebius Cowl

Lace cowl knit flat with a clustered shell stitch. Designed by Lankakomero. Pictured project by myrnacapurna who has tips on the lace techique.

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 .

Dolden Cowl

Lace cowl with shell or fan lace. It’s a relaxing pattern to knit and is also a great choice for newer knitters. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Katrin Schubert.

Shetland Shell Lace Scarf

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

Lucina Shell Cowl

One skein cowl knit with the Lucina Shell lace stitch. Uses one ball 50g of DK weight yarn. F544 Baby Alpaca Cherish Cowl designed by Plymouth Yarn Design Studio.

Lacy Gold Scarf

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

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

Lace scarf with shell stitch lace that looks like umbrellas as well. Designed by Purl Soho. Pictured project by EmzyWheelzie

Patterns for Purchase

Sweet Dreams Baby Blanket

Lace baby blanket with a shell lace border around a honeycomb texture. DK weight yarn. Finished size, on 5mm needles, is approx 30x30ins/ 77x77cms Designed by HoneyBeeBears

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

Shells Afghan

Throw blanket knit with panels of tiered lace shells in 4 colors and then seamed together. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by OgeDesigns

Shell Border Baby Cardigan

Baby sweater with shell lace at hems and cuffs on a garter stitch background. Sizes Newborn to 18 months. Sport weight yarn. Designed by OgeDesigns

Scalloped Aran Throw

No longer free. Lush garter stitch blanket bordered with shell lace. Size: 45" x 51". Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Mary Maxim. A kit is also available.

Cornelia Shawl Knitting Pattern

Lace triangular shawl knit with shell lace. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by BernioliesDesigns

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Anglebury Cowl Knitting Pattern

One ball cowl sculpted with cables and scalloped shell lace that looks gorgeous with collar up or with the top edge folded down. Instructions are provided in both with fully charted and written instructions. Uses one skein 100g of DK weight yarn. Designed by Tess Young

Water Cowl

Ocean inspired cowl with lace shell stitch separated by garter stitch waves. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Arianna Frasca. A kit is also available.

See more pics and get the knitting pattern on Etsy

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.