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Lacy crochet stitches come in handy in many projects, so be sure to save the best ideas to your library!

Lacy crochet stitches create light and airy fabric, which will look great in delicate accessories. Items like crochet scarf, baby blanket or lightweight crochet cardigan work up fast and add style to any interior or outfit. In this post you will find a collection of techniques and crochet stitches with free patterns or video tutorials, which you can use in your creative projects. Play with colors and explore all of the possibilities! Take a look at examples below and search for links to free patterns under the pictures.

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Decorative Lacy Crochet Stitches – Free Patterns and Tutorials

Broomstick lace Stitch

I fell in love in this project the minute I saw it. The delicate pink color and the broomstick stitch make the perfect team! It’s a very unique and easy to make stitch. And the design is made by simply using a crochet hook to pull tall loops of your favorite thread up to a dowel. I’m sure you will make endless projects using it!

• DESIGNED by yarnspirations.com
• PROJECT TYPE stitch
• CRAFT crochet
• SKILL LEVEL beginner

PHOTOS by ahuyamacrochet / Instagram.com

Find this free pattern on yarnspirations.com, and check out the photos here

Shells and zig-zag puff cowl

This chunky and super textured stitch by Elena Kozhukhar is a wonderful base for many, many different, fun projects. For instance, you can easily use it to make blankets, sweaters, beanies, cowls and so on. A 3,5 mm hook should be just about right for this project. It’s so gorgeous! 

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• DESIGNED by Elena Kozhukhar
• PROJECT TYPE stitch
• CRAFT crochet
• SKILL LEVEL beginner

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PHOTOS by Elena Kozhukhar / Ravelry.com

Find this free pattern on ellej.org, or read more about it on Ravelry.

How to Crochet Seven Wonders Lacy Stitch

This easy lacy crochet stitch is perfect for beginners, because it uses basic techniques and works up fast. You can go for one color, or introduce lots of them, as you can see in the pictures below. Kate from Crochetpedia came up with three unique colorways, which you can use in your projects, so check them out and get inspired! On her website you will find step-by-step photo tutorial and a chart.

• DESIGNED by Crochetpedia
• PROJECT TYPE stitch
• CRAFT crochet
• SKILL LEVEL beginner

PHOTOS by Crochetpedia / crochetpedia.com

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Find this free pattern on crochetpedia.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.

 

How to Crochet The Cupcake Stitch

Wondering how to make your projects even more cute? How about this adorable cupcake stitch by Hopeful Honey? Rows of little sweets create lacy texture, which will be perfect for delicate baby blankets or table runners. As you can see below, pink palette works great, because it makes the cupcakes look like they are chocolate flavor with whipped cream on top. Try out different combinations of colors, though, to see what will suit your needs best.

• DESIGNED by Hopeful Honey
• PROJECT TYPE stitch
• CRAFT crochet
• SKILL LEVEL upper beginner

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PHOTOS by Hopeful Honey / hopefulhoney.com

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Find this free pattern on hopefulhoney.com.

 

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Colorful Cables Crochet Stitch

If you are looking for a decorative crochet stitch, try this one by Tejiendo Peru Team, because it’s colorful and interesting. Interlacing stitches look great in two colors, but if you like, go for the whole rainbow. You can see below how cool it looks! This crochet technique will be perfect for home decor, such as table runners or lightweight blankets, so be sure to check it out.

• DESIGNED by Esperanza y Ana Celia Rosas
• PROJECT TYPE stitch
• CRAFT crochet
• SKILL LEVEL upper beginner

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Stills from video by Tejiendo Peru / youtube.com

Find video tutorial in Spanish on their YouTube channel, or find our English translation here.

 

Flower Mesh Crochet Stitch

Isn’t this project the most delicate mesh you’ve ever seen? Feminine floral pattern makes it look fun and elegant at the same time, so consider using it in summer garments or as home decor. I can see a lovely table runner made with this stitch, or a lightweight crochet vest with playful fringe. Below you can see how great it looks in soft yellow yarn, but be sure to experiment and find your own colorway, which will suit your needs best.

• DESIGNED by Handwork diy
• PROJECT TYPE stitch
• CRAFT crochet
• SKILL LEVEL upper beginner

Stills from video by Handwork diy / youtube.com

Find video tutorial in Spanish on author’s YouTube channel.

 

Crochet Boxed Block Stitch

This stitch is as fun to make as it is to look at it, I promise! It reminds me a bit about arcade stitch, but it’s much simpler. Basic crochet stitches are enough to create it, so it’s great for beginners, who want to learn something new. As you can see below, you can change the colors to create stripy “bridges”, but I’m sure that it will look great in one solid color, too. Tutorials by Crochet’n’Create are full of info and useful tips, so check it out asap!

• DESIGNED by Crochet’n’Create
• PROJECT TYPE stitch
• CRAFT crochet
• SKILL LEVEL beginner

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PHOTOS by Crochet’n’Create / crochetncreate.com

Find this free crochet pattern on crochetncreate.com.

 

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Honeycomb Trellis Crochet Stitch Tutorial

PHOTOS by Stitch in Progress / stitchinprogress.com

Find this free crochet pattern on stitchinprogress.com.

 

Honeycomb Crochet Stitch Tutorial

Another fantastic tutorial for honeycomb stitch reveals even more possibilities, because you can see how cool it looks in plain pink. Little eyelets create nice, regular pattern, which will be a crown jewel of any project you decide to use it for. It will look great in slouchy market bags, for example, which were a hit this summer, and likely will be back next year. Learn this stitch with Daisy Cottage Design!

• DESIGNED by Daisy Cottage Designs
• PROJECT TYPE stitch
• CRAFT crochet
• SKILL LEVEL upper beginner

PHOTOS by Daisy Cottage Designs / daisycottagedesigns.net

Find this free crochet pattern on daisycottagedesigns.net.

 

Angel Crochet Stitch

PHOTOS by Meladora’s Creations / meladorascreations.com

Find this free crochet pattern on meladorascreations.com.

 

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Small Shell Crochet Stitch

Shell stitches are one of the most popular crochet techniques, but this one is absolutely one of the easiest. Designer behind Crochet’n’Create made a simple step-by-step tutorial, that every beginner will be able to apply and master the stitch. Below you can see a peachy version of these lacy crochet stitches, but you should try alternating colors between rows to see what you can make of this design.

• DESIGNED by Crochet’n’Create
• PROJECT TYPE stitch
• CRAFT crochet
• SKILL LEVEL upper beginner

PHOTOS by Crochet’n’Create / crochetncreate.com

Find this free crochet pattern on crochetncreate.com.

 

Post & Shells Crochet Stitch

Staying in a shell theme, this beautiful crochet stitch by Hopeful Honey is one of my favorites. Posts create vertical lines, holding stacks of shells between them – isn’t it clever? In the photos you can see how cool it looks with deep tomato-red yarn color, but I can imagine multi-colored designs, too! With this easy video tutorial you will learn it in no time.

• DESIGNED by Hopeful Honey
• PROJECT TYPE stitch
• CRAFT crochet
• SKILL LEVEL upper beginner

Stills from video by Hopeful Honey / youtube.com

Find this free crochet tutorial on HopefulHoney’s YouTube channel.

 

Lacy Blankets with Free Crochet Patterns

Little Axel Flower Baby Blanket – The Most Beautiful Versions

Flower Baby Blanket

Isn’t this the cutest baby blanket for a sweet little angel? If you know any expecting parents or you’re expecting yourself, this project is going to be just perfect for you. Openwork designed by Lucy Lyons create fun little flower-like pattern, so take a look at the photos below and get inspired! It looks so nice in pastel stripes, right?

• DESIGNED by Lucy Lyons
• THIS VERSION is by Collette-L
• PROJECT TYPE blanket  
• CRAFT crochet
• SKILL LEVEL upper beginner

PHOTOS by Collette-L / ravelry.com

Download original free pattern for this project directly from Ravelry, or read more about this version by Collette-L on its Ravelry page.

 

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Diamond Flower Baby Blanket for Crisps

This amazing, pale green baby blanket is just in the most beautiful shade every, right? It’s just perfect for spring and summer stroller walks, because it is so delicate, airy and light at the same time. Timeless design by Lucy looks great both in solid color, and stripes or ombre. To complete the look, make a simple lacy crochet border, just like the one in the photos below!

• DESIGNED BY Lucy Lyons
• THIS VERSION is by dirtydiamond
• PROJECT TYPE blanket  
• CRAFT crochet
• SKILL LEVEL upper beginner

PHOTOS by dirtydiamond / ravelry.com

Download original free pattern for this project directly from Ravelry, or read more about this version by dirtydiamond on its Ravelry page.

 

Diamond Flower Baby Blanket

Delicate pink baby blankets are just the classic, right? They look amazing, they are lightweight and delicate, moreover they will keep your baby warm and cosy while going on a stroller walk. Combination of pink and mint, which you can see below, is a very classy one, so use it if you’re making a blanket for a little girl.

• DESIGNED BY Lucy Lyons
• THIS VERSION is by teentar
• PROJECT TYPE blanket  
• CRAFT crochet
• SKILL LEVEL upper beginner

PHOTOS by teentar / ravelry.com

Download original free pattern for this project directly from Ravelry, or read more about this version by teentar on its Ravelry page.

 

Flower Motif Stitch Blanket

You can do so much with openwork, and this lovely baby blanket is a great example. Flower-like eyelets make the project playful and interesting, therefore perfect for a gift or a lovely addition to any interior. Kiki created a video tutorial, which will allow you to master this stitch in no time, and pink version by Joanne, which you can see below, is a beautiful inspiration.

• DESIGNED by kiki crochet
• PINK VERSION by Joanne Lowe Allott
• PROJECT TYPE blanket  
• CRAFT crochet
• SKILL LEVEL upper beginner

photo by kikicrochet / kikicrochet-english.blogspot.com

You will find free video tutorial for this stitch on kikicrochet-english.blogspot.com

 

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Leaves Lace Baby Blanket

If you like dreamy and lightweight projects, this one will be perfect, because it features a fantastic leafy pattern. I love original grey version designed by Turquoise with Vanilla, but I’m sure it will look nice in other colors, too! It doesn’t look like it, but this stitch is really easy to master. If you are a beginner, be sure to try it!

• DESIGNED by Turquoise with Vanilla
• PROJECT TYPE baby blanket
• CRAFT crochet
• SKILL LEVEL upper beginner

PHOTOS by Turquoise with Vanilla / turquoisewithvanilla.com

 

Aidan’s Radiating Diamonds Blanket

Geometric designs, which are worked from the center out, are simply one of my favorites. If you combine it with beautiful lacy crochet stitches, the effect is even more stunning, so take a look at this project. This square baby blanket, which you can see below, is created with multi-colored yarn, and it looks stunning! Designer behind The Crochet Fix came up with a very clever design.

• DESIGNED by The Crochet Fix
• PROJECT TYPE blanket
• CRAFT crochet
• SKILL LEVEL beginner

PHOTOS by The Crochet Fix / ravelry.com

If you want something more delicate, try solid pastel colors, because they are simply timeless. If it’s a gift, consider incorporating parts of the pattern into baby clothes – it will create a lovely set together.

PHOTOS by The Crochet Fix / ravelry.com

Find this free crochet pattern on thecrochetfix.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.

 

Vintage Vibes Blanket

One of the many perks of square blankets is the fact, that they can grow infinitely – I mean, you can make them as big as you want! Just work one more row, and one more after that, and so on. Below you can see, how nicely color blocking can be used to complement the pattern. It’s a beginner-friendly project, so don’t tell me that it’s too hard for you – it’s not!

• DESIGNED by The Crochet Fix
  
• PROJECT TYPE baby blanket
• CRAFT crochet
• SKILL LEVEL upper beginner

PHOTOS by The Crochet Fix / ravelry.com

Find this free crochet pattern on thecrochetfix.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.

 

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Violet Vintage Vibes Baby Blanket

Girly, boyish, or unisex? Whatever color palette you choose, you can be sure that a well-written pattern will allow you to pull it off. This blanket, originally designed by The Crochet Fix, comes to life in lively lilacs in ThreeOaksCrochet’s version. Scalloped edging finishes it off nicely, just take a look below and see for yourself!

• DESIGNED by The Crochet Fix
• THIS VERSION by ThreeOaksCrochet
• PROJECT TYPE stitch
• CRAFT crochet
• SKILL LEVEL upper beginner

PHOTOS by ThreeOaksCrochet / ravelry.com

Find this free crochet pattern on thecrochetfix.com, or read more about it on Ravelry. More about this version is available on Ravelry.

 

Tranquility Blanket

This lacy baby blanket is an epitome of tranquility for a couple of reasons – first one is a repetitive pattern, which will be a meditative endeavor. Plain pink hue is a cute and timeless choice for a baby blanket, and delicate openwork will look lovely in a crib. Be sure to make it as big as you like, though – don’t limit yourself and think about it as a new addition to your interior.

• DESIGNED by Sarah’s Stitch Studio
• PROJECT TYPE baby blanket
• CRAFT crochet
• SKILL LEVEL upper beginner

PHOTOS by Sarah’s Stitch Studio / sarakayhartmann.wpcomstaging.com

Find this free crochet pattern on sarakayhartmann.wpcomstaging.com.

 

Summer Stripes Baby Afghan – pattern no longer available!

Summer Stripes Baby Afghan

This cute baby blankie will be perfect for both girls and boys as their first blanket when they leave the hospital. It’s going to be the best reminder of that magical time, when you first hold your baby in your arms. As you can see below, this fun pattern looks even more vibrant with colorful stripes.

• DESIGNED BY Lion Brand Yarn
• THIS VERSION is by katya1601
• PROJECT TYPE blanket  
• CRAFT crochet
• SKILL LEVEL upper beginner

PHOTOS by katya1601 / ravelry.com

This pattern is no longer available, but you can see it on Ravelry, or read more about this version by katya1601 on its Ravelry page.

 

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Summer Sky Stripes Baby Afghan

Shades of blue are one of the best colors to use in a baby blanket. They are very soothing and calming, while the yarn is being warm, cosy and very soft, so it won’t irritate the baby skin. Shell edging is a nice finishing touch for this project, so take a look below, get inspired and make your own!

• DESIGNED BY Kristin Omdahl
• THIS VERSION is by sunshinegirl3
• PROJECT TYPE blanket  
• CRAFT crochet
• SKILL LEVEL upper beginner

PHOTOS by sunshinegirl3 / ravelry.com

This pattern is no longer available, but you can see it on Ravelry, or read more about this version by sunshinegirl3 on its Ravelry page.

 

English Translations of Lacy Stitch Tutorials

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