Lace Diamond Shrug Knitting Pattern

Easy Lace Diamond Shrug Knitting Pattern – Elegant Lightweight Cotton Bolero

The Diamond Lace Bolero is a lightweight knitted shrug crafted from soft summer cotton yarn, designed as a refined womens dress cover up and elegant accessory for warm-weather styling. This feminine crop cardigan works beautifully as a wedding or bridal bolero, a delicate evening layer, or a breathable open sweater for everyday wear.

Worked in sport weight cotton on 6 mm needles, it creates an airy, breathable fabric with a soft, flowing texture that feels light against the skin, ideal for summer days and cooler evenings.

The garment is knit as a simple rectangle and seamed along the edges to form the sleeves, creating a relaxed silhouette with wide, elbow-length sleeves that drape softly and enhance the airy, elegant look. A repeating diamond lace motif, created with yarn overs and decreases, defines the back of the piece. The openwork diamonds form a rhythmic geometric pattern that adds texture and visual interest while preserving the fluid drape of the fabric.

Presented as an easy row by row tutorial, the pattern provides clear guidance throughout the process. The design includes yarn overs and right and left leaning decreases, making it a great project for knitters ready to explore lace while creating a polished and elegant result.

Sizes
XS – 4XL

You Will Need
Sport weight cotton yarn such as Drops Safran, Drops Love You 7, or similar, 4 skeins, approximately 200 g total
1 pair of 6 mm knitting needles, US 10
Yarn needle for seaming

Gauge: 17 stitches and 19 rows per 10 cm, 4 in, in stockinette stitch using 6 mm needles

Available language: English

Level: Easy knitting pattern

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