All-Time Favorite Interweave Lace Knitting Patterns

Lace is a true classic, with its airy feel and intriguing beauty. Whether you are casting on a more traditional lace pattern, or a more contemporary one, the finished product will be something to wear for years to come—lace doesn’t go out of style! As you might imagine, we’ve published a lot of beautiful lace patterns throughout Interweave’s long history. To help you find the best of the best, we rounded up five of our all-time favorite Interweave lace knitting patterns in one collection. There’s a project for everyone, and each pattern is available on its own or as part of the collection.

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Oslo Walk Shawl

Lace knitting patterns are not exclusive to spring and summer. Susanna IC’s Oslo Walk Shawl is the perfect accessory for your fall and winter walks around town and is a classic Interweave lace knitting pattern. The lace motifs take inspiration from frost and the crescent shape helps it stay on your shoulders. To keep the wearer warm, the shawl is knitted with a blend of alpaca, silk, and cashmere yarn. The shawl is also studded with glass beads that shine! 

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Wanda Vest

Vests aren’t going away anytime soon, so now is the perfect time to cast on a lace vest project. The Wanda Vest, designed by Faye Kennington, is wonderful for layering over a collared shirt or dress and has a vintage feel. The lace pattern consists of easy eyelets worked across the body of the vest, which is stitched in the round up to the armholes. This vest is super lightweight, making it ideal for warmer temperatures. A blend of baby alpaca and cotton ensures that this will be a staple in your closet year-round. 

Dayflower Shawl

Combine two different lace patterns to create Nancy Lekx’s Dayflower Shawl. This asymmetrical shawl used two different colors of yarn, so choose your favorites! The fingering weight yarn used in this project is made with 100% machine washable Merino wool. This project works up quickly once you get the rhythm of the lace patterns. To top off the unique shawl, one of the edges features a slight scalloped edge.

Hornbill Tee

To me, vintage-inspired items will never go out of style. Kristen TenDyke’s Hornbill Tee will become one of your favorite summer tees. The tee is lightweight and soft, knitted in a yarn blend of cotton, Merino, and baby alpaca. The tee features a beautiful lace pattern that pairs well with the boxier shape, making it an easy-to-style everyday piece. This design is seamless, with the body worked in the round while the sleeves and upper body are worked separately back and forth—all in one piece. Start this project now so you can wear to your next farmer’s market venture! 

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Wilderness Cardigan

Everyone needs a lace cardigan in their wardrobe. The Wilderness Cardigan by Megan Williams is a great layering piece for spring that you can easily carry into the other seasons. The featured yarn is a blend of Merino, baby alpaca, and silk. This sweater requires minimal shaping and features a generous collar, with the body worked back and forth in rows. Throw this on over your favorite spring dress or elevate a simple tee and pair of jeans for a casual look. 

Cast on a lace project to treasure for years to come! Whether you throw on a lace shawl before brunch or a walk or a cardigan for brisk mornings, you’ll feel fabulous wearing the art you crafted. We hope you enjoy casting on these timeless Interweave lace knitting patterns.

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What’s your all-time favorite Interweave lace knitting pattern? Let us know in the comments!