Looking for the perfect lightweight crochet stitch for your next shawl or scarf project? This collection of 50+ lacy crochet stitches for summer shawls and scarves features everything from simple one-row repeat patterns to elegant openwork designs with beautiful texture and drape.
Whether you’re making a breezy summer shawl, a lightweight evening wrap, a delicate crochet scarf, or a stylish layering accessory, you will find plenty of inspiration here.
All crochet stitch tutorials from in this post are available for FREE here on this website in the Stitches section. Each stitch includes a link to a detailed step-by-step photo tutorial, making it easy to learn new techniques and confidently start your next project. Simply click on the link or on the photo of the stitch and get started!
Best yarn for crochet summer shawls and scarves
The secret to a beautiful crochet shawl is choosing yarn with excellent drape and softness. Lightweight fibers help lacy stitches open up and create that airy, elegant look summer accessories are known for.
- Cotton yarn. Cotton is one of the most popular choices for summer crochet projects because it is breathable, lightweight, comfortable in warm weather, and great for stitch definition. It is best for everyday summer shawls, lightweight scarves, and beach wraps.
- Bamboo yarn. Bamboo yarn has gorgeous drape and a silky feel that works beautifully with lace stitches. Crocheters love it because it is soft and fluid, has a slight sheen and it is excellent for openwork patterns. It is best for elegant evening shawls, dressy wraps, and lightweight accessories.
- Linen yarn. Linen creates airy fabric with a slightly rustic texture. This yarn is cool and breathable, durable and it becomes softer over time. It is best for modern shawls, minimalist summer scarves, and lightweight layering pieces.
- Cotton blends. Blends like cotton-acrylic or cotton-bamboo combine softness with practicality. They are perfect for easy-care shawls and beginner projects.
Tips for crocheting summer shawls and scarves
Before choosing your stitch, here are a few helpful tips to make your project even better:
- Use a larger hook. Sizing up your hook helps open lace patterns beautifully, improve drape, and prevent stiff fabric.
- Block your finished project. Blocking is essential for lace crochet as it helps open the stitches, define the lace pattern, and improve the overall shape.
- Pick the right stitch for your style. Simple one row repeats are great for relaxing crochet and minimalistic shawls and scarves, open lace has an elegant drape, while textured lace works great for cozy wraps with dimension.
- Consider gradient or ombre yarn. Lacy stitches look stunning with gradient cakes, hand-dyed yarn, and soft color transitions.
How to choose the right lacy crochet stitch
In the list below, you will find easy one row repeat lacy crochet stitches and more elaborate lacy crochet stitches. One row repeats are perfect for relaxing crochet sessions, beginner lace projects, and mindless crocheting while watching TV. They are also ideal for large shawls and wraps because the pattern is easy to memorize. A little more intricate stitches are great for adventurous beginners and intermediate crocheters. They work well for heirloom projects, statement shawls, wedding wraps, and elegant scarves.
Lacy crochet stitches are perfect for creating lightweight, elegant shawls and scarves you can wear year-round. Whether you prefer simple one-row repeats, delicate openwork, or intricate floral lace, this collection of 50+ crochet stitches for summer shawls and scarves has something for every style and skill level. Save your favorite stitches, choose a beautiful lightweight yarn, and start your next crochet masterpiece today. 🙂
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Lacy crochet stitches for summer shawls and scarves
1. Eyelet and boxed V stitch
For this crochet stitch you should know how to make a single crochet and a double crochet. The eyelet and boxed V stitch is a repeat of four rows.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
2. Striped eyelet stitch
For this crochet stitch you should know how to make a single crochet and a double crochet. The tutorial shows how to make a treble crochet. The striped eyelet stitch is a repeat of six rows.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
3. Zigzag eyelet stitch
For this crochet stitch you should know how to make a single crochet and a double crochet. The zigzag eyelet stitch is a repeat of two rows.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
4. Lacy V and double V stitch
For this crochet stitch you should know how to make a single crochet and a double crochet. The lacy V and double V stitch is a repeat of two rows. It is easy to make and it is suitable for crochet beginners.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
5. Lacy checkered block stitch
For this crochet stitch you should know how to make a single crochet and a double crochet. The lacy checkered block stitch is a repeat of four rows.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
6. Lacy spider column stitch
For this crochet stitch you should know how to make a single crochet and a double crochet. The lacy spider column stitch is a repeat of two rows.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
7. Eyelet and mixed block stitch
For this crochet stitch you should know how to make a single crochet and a double crochet. The eyelet and mixed block stitch is a repeat of four rows.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
8. Lacy square and eyelet stitch
For this crochet stitch you should know how to make a single crochet and a double crochet. The lacy square and eyelet stitch is a repeat of two rows. This stitch is easy to make and it is suitable for beginners.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
9. Braid and mesh stitch
For this crochet stitch you should know how to make a double crochet. The braid and mesh stitch is a repeat of one row. It is a reversible crochet stitch and it looks the same on both sides. It is very to make and it is suitable for beginners.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
10. Lacy stacked V stitch
For this crochet stitch you should know how to make a double crochet. The lacy stacked V stitch is a repeat of one row. It is a reversible crochet stitch and it looks the same on both sides. It is very easy to make and it is suitable for crochet beginners.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
11. Striped half double crochet mesh stitch
For this crochet stitch you should know how to make a half double crochet. The striped half double crochet mesh stitch is a repeat of two rows. It is very easy to make and it is suitable for crochet beginners.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
12. Eye stitch
For this crochet stitch you should know how to make a single crochet and a double crochet. The tutorial shows how to make a double crochet two together stitch (dc2tog). The eye stitch is a repeat of four rows.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
13. Eyelet stitch
For this crochet stitch you should know how to make a single crochet and a double crochet. The eyelet stitch is a repeat of four rows. It is easy to make and it is suitable for crochet beginners.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
14. Large uneven clam stitch
For this crochet stitch you should know how to make a single crochet and a double crochet. The large uneven clam stitch is a repeat of four rows.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
15. Shell eyelet stitch
For this crochet stitch you should know how to make a single crochet and a double crochet. The shell eyelet stitch is a repeat of two rows. It is very easy to make and it is suitable for crochet beginners.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
16. Verbena stitch
For this crochet stitch you should know how to make a single crochet and a double crochet. The tutorial shows how to make a double crochet two together stitch. The verbena stitch is a repeat of two rows.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
17. Double trellis stitch
For this crochet stitch you should know how to make a single crochet. The tutorial shows how to make a double treble crochet stitch. The double trellis stitch is a repeat of four rows.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
18. Lacy interlocked circles stitch
For this crochet stitch you should know how to make a double crochet. The tutorial shows how to make a double crochet two together stitch and a treble crochet. The lacy interlocked circles stitch is a repeat of four rows.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
19. Checkered net stitch
For this crochet stitch you should know how to make a double crochet. The checkered net stitch is a repeat of one row. It is a reversible crochet stitch and it looks the same on both sides. It is very easy to make and it is suitable for crochet beginners.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
20. Lacy stacked bows stitch
For this crochet stitch you should know how to make a single crochet and a double crochet. The lacy stacked bows stitch is a repeat of two rows. It is very easy to make and it is suitable for crochet beginners.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
21. Offset V stitch
For this crochet stitch you should know how to make a double crochet. The offset V stitch is a repeat of one row. It is a reversible crochet stitch and it looks the same on both sides. This is very easy to make and it is suitable for crochet beginners.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
22. Stacked puff grid stitch
For this crochet stitch you should know how to make a single crochet and a double crochet. The tutorial below shows how to make a puff stitch. The stacked puff grid stitch is a repeat of two rows.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
23. Large uneven fan stitch
For this stitch you will use a treble crochet. The tutorial shows how to make a treble crochet stitch. The large uneven fan stitch is a repeat of two rows.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
24. Lacy checkered diamond stitch
For this crochet stitch you should know how to make a double crochet. The lacy checkered diamond stitch is a repeat of one row. It is a reversible crochet stitch and it looks the same on both sides.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
25. Lacy boat stitch
For this crochet stitch you should know how to make a double crochet. The tutorial shows how to make a double crochet two together and a double crochet three together stitch. The lacy boat stitch is a repeat of four rows.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
26. Double mesh stitch
For this crochet stitch you should know how to make a single crochet and a double crochet. The double mesh stitch is a repeat of two rows. It is a very easy crochet stitch suitable for beginners.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
27. Lacy aligned picot stitch
For this crochet stitch you should know how to make a double crochet. The tutorial shows how to make a slip stitch and a picot stitch. The lacy aligned picot stitch is a repeat of two rows.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
28. Braids and columns stitch
For this crochet stitch you should know how to make a single crochet and a double crochet. The braids and columns stitch is a repeat of one row. It is a reversible crochet stitch and it looks the same on both sides.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
29. Lacy cupcake stitch
For this crochet stitch you should know how to make a double crochet. The tutorial shows how to make a treble crochet and a slip stitch. The lacy cupcake stitch is a repeat of four rows.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
30. Striped picot mesh stitch
For this crochet stitch you should know how to make a single crochet and a double crochet. The tutorial shows how to make a picot stitch. The striped picot mesh stitch is a repeat of two rows.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
31. Drunken granny stitch
For this crochet stitch you should know how to make a double crochet. The drunken granny stitch is a repeat of one row. It is a reversible crochet stitch and it looks the same on both sides.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
32. Mini lacy spider stitch
For this crochet stitch you should know how to make a single crochet and a double crochet. The mini lacy spider stitch is a repeat of four rows. It is a reversible crochet stitch and it looks the same on both sides.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
33. Striped treble crochet mesh stitch
For this crochet stitch you should know how to make a single crochet. The tutorial shows how to make a treble crochet. The striped treble crochet mesh stitch is a repeat of two rows.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
34. Harvest chevron stitch
For this crochet stitch you should know how to make a double crochet. The tutorial shows how to make a puff stitch. The harvest chevron stitch is a repeat of one row. It is a reversible crochet stitch and looks the same on both sides.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
35. Large lacy zigzag stitch
For this crochet stitch you should know how to make a double crochet. The large lacy zigzag stitch is a repeat of four rows.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
36. Large tilted squares stitch
For this crochet stitch you should know how to make a single crochet. The tutorial shows how to make a treble crochet and a treble crochet three together. The large tilted squares stitch is a repeat of two rows.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
37. Aligned crown stitch
For this crochet stitch you should know how to make a single crochet and a double crochet. The aligned crown stitch is a repeat of four rows.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
38. Belgian mesh stitch
For this crochet stitch you should know how to make a single crochet and a double crochet. The Belgian mesh stitch is a repeat of two rows. This stitch is easy to make and it is suitable for crochet beginners.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
39. Lacy stacked leaf stitch
For this crochet stitch you should know how to make a double crochet. The tutorial shows how to make a double crochet four together stitch. The lacy stacked leaf stitch is a repeat of two rows.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
40. Honeysuckle stitch
For this crochet stitch you should know how to make a single crochet and a double crochet. The tutorial shows how to make a treble crochet. The honeysuckle stitch is a repeat of two rows.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
41. Aligned lotus stitch
For this crochet stitch you should know how to make a single crochet and a double crochet. The tutorial shows how to make a puff stitch. The aligned lotus stitch is a repeat of two rows.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
42. Simple cupcake stitch
For this crochet stitch you should know how to make a double crochet. The simple cupcake stitch is a repeat of four rows. It is a beautiful multicolor crochet stitch that is easy to make.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
43. Little arches stitch
For this crochet stitch you should know how to make a single crochet. The little arches stitch is a repeat of one row. It is a reversible crochet stitch and it looks the same on both sides. It is very easy to make and it is suitable for crochet beginners.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
44. Aligned four leaf clover stitch
For this crochet stitch you should know how to make a single crochet and a double crochet. The tutorial shows how to make a double crochet two together and a double crochet three together stitch. The aligned four leaf clover stitch is a repeat of four rows.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
45. Wild net stitch
For this crochet stitch you should know how to make a double crochet. The tutorial shows how to make a slip stitch and a picot stitch. The wild net stitch is a repeat of one row. It is a reversible crochet stitch and it looks the same on both sides.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
46. Crossed fan stitch
For this crochet stitch you should know how to make a single crochet and a double crochet. The crossed fan stitch is a repeat of four rows.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
47. Picot and large V stitch
For this crochet stitch you should know how to make a single crochet. The tutorial shows how to make a treble crochet. The picot and large V stitch is a repeat of four rows.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
48. Ladder stitch
For this crochet stitch you should know how to make a single crochet and a half double crochet. The ladder stitch is a repeat of one row. It is a reversible crochet stitch and it looks the same on both sides.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
49. Large stacked mussel stitch
For this crochet stitch you should know how to make a half double crochet. The tutorial shows how to make a double treble crochet stitch. The large stacked mussel stitch is a repeat of two rows.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
50. Lacy diamond eyelet stitch
For this crochet stitch you should know how to make a single crochet and a double crochet. The tutorial shows how to make a slip stitch. The lacy diamond eyelet stitch is a repeat of two rows.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
51. Lacy aligned scallop stitch
For this crochet stitch you should know how to make a single crochet and a double crochet. The tutorial shows how to make a treble crochet. The lacy aligned scallop stitch is a repeat of two rows.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
52. Simple mixed mesh stitch
For this crochet stitch you should know how to make a single crochet and a double crochet. The simple mixed mesh stitch is a repeat of two rows. It is very easy to make and it is suitable for crochet beginners.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
53. Lacy spider stitch
For this crochet stitch you should know how to make a single crochet and a double crochet. The lacy spider stitch is a repeat of four rows.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
54. Triangle cluster stitch
For this crochet stitch you should know how to make a single crochet and a double crochet. The tutorial shows how to make a double crochet three together stitch. The triangle cluster stitch is a repeat of four rows.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
55. Zigzag net stitch
For this crochet stitch you should know how to make a single crochet and a double crochet. The zigzag net stitch is a repeat of one row. It is a reversible crochet stitch and it looks the same on both sides.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
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