At this point, if it is easier for you to manage, you can remove the large needle from your work altogether.ĥ. Slide your hook through the first group of loops (for this example that’s 5 loops per repeat) and pull them off the needle. This step creates the large loops of yarn you will see in the finished lace.Ĥ. Repeat until you have drawn up a loop through every stitch in your chain and transferred them onto the knitting needle. Crochet back into the chain, drawing up a loop in each stitch and pulling it up over the knitting needle.ģ. Draw the final chain up over the knitting needle.Ģ. For this sample I wanted to make repeats of 5, so I chained 15 stitches for 3 repeats. When making broomstick lace, this tool is often called the “pin.”ġ. I used a needle from a pair of ‘Speed Stix’ (US 50/25mm). Large knitting needle (or actual broomstick, if you dare!): You can use any large needle for this project the larger your needle, the larger your loops will be.I used a US K10.5/6.5mm hook for larger, more open stitches. Crochet hook: Use whatever hook you feel works best with your yarn.I chose Martha Stewart Crafts Extra Soft Wool Blend because I love the twist and soft luster. Yarn for your project: Choose a yarn you want to show off.
For a long time I was intimidated by broomstick lace, so I wanted to share how easy it is to create this beautiful, reversible fabric! Dating back to the 1800s, this technique creates large loops of yarn that gently twist to the left, giving the finished project especially elegant drape. Broomstick lace has a beautiful, open look that really shows off the character and texture of your yarn.
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