This oversized, sporty-style sweater features a bold, chunky knit with a simple diagonal lace motif, perfect for a modern youth-oriented look. The cropped fit ends at the natural waist, while the heavily dropped shoulder line creates a relaxed, slouchy silhouette. Wide, long tube sleeves and a shallow boatneck neckline complete the design.
The pattern repeat is 18 stitches and 18 rows high, and note that the chart is provided for circular knitting—both odd (right-side) and even (wrong-side) rows are shown, meaning the lace pattern is worked on every round. If you choose to knit flat in turning rows, I recommend adding 1 extra stitch to the total number of repeats, then begin the row with the stitches indicated before the repeat and end with the stitches shown after the repeat on the chart.
For flat knitting, remember to reverse the chart symbols on even (wrong-side) rows as follows: k2tog right-leaning becomes p2tog left-leaning; k2tog left-leaning becomes p2tog right-leaning; knit becomes purl; and k3tog becomes p3tog.
Knitting Chart
Symbol Key
- <2 slip, slip, knit (ssk)
- U yarn over (yo)
- ↑ knit 3 together (k3tog)
- 2> knit 2 together (k2tog)
- ⬜ knit stitch (k)
Diamond Lace Knitting Pattern Sweater – with careful attention to the reversed symbol directions for purl-side rows when working flat, this design yields a beautifully textured, sporty-chic sweater that’s both trendy and comfortable to wear.
Other Lace Pattern
Modern Lace Sweater Knitting Pattern Free
Аn ideal choice for knitters seeking both elegance and simplicity. This oversized lace sweater is designed to fit sizes 36 to 40 (US 6–10) thanks to its loose, forgiving shape. The pattern combines a delicate lace stitch with a stockinette base, resulting in a light, airy fabric. Crafted from luxurious Lana Grossa Setasuri Big yarn (70% alpaca, 20% silk, 10% merino wool), this sweater is soft, warm, and offers beautiful drape.
