Broomstick Lace - Technique

Technique

As with other forms of crochet the base of the pattern is a chain stitch. The number of stitches in this beginning chain are normally counted in multiples of 3 through 6, depending on the desired effect. The first row can either be immediately done in Broomstick lace, or instead incorporate a single or half-double crochet stitches. The "broomstick" or knitting needle is then used in the next row, as you pick up a loop through each of the stitches in row one and transfer it from the crochet hook onto the needle or dowel. This part of the process is similar to knitting as all stitches in the row are being picked up and held at one time on the knitting needle being used. Once a loop has been pulled up through every stitch, the loops are then worked back off the dowel by sliding them off in groupings of 3, 4, 5, or 6 loops (depending on the desired effect) at a time and working the same amount of single or half-double crochet stitches through the top of each group of loops at the same time.

The overall appearance of the work will vary based upon the number of loops in a group, the size of the knitting needle being used, as well as the type of yarn being used. Experimenting with variations is encouraged so that the most desirable effect for the item being made will result. Typical items made using this technique include afghans, baby blankets, scarves, shawls, and other items where an unusual lacy effect may be desired.

Crochet
Tools
  • Crochet hook
  • Cro-hook
  • Hook gauge
  • List of yarns for crochet and knitting
  • Scissors
  • Stitch marker
Techniques and motifs
  • Bead crochet
  • Blocking
  • Gauge
  • Granny square
  • List of crochet stitches
  • Shell stitch
  • Tapestry crochet
  • Tunisian crochet
Items
  • Amigurumi
  • Bilum
  • Doily
Crocheted lace
  • Broomstick lace
  • Crocheted lace
  • Filet crochet
  • Hairpin lace
  • Irish crochet
Related
  • Crochet thread
  • Dye lot
  • Yarn


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