![]() ![]() It does look like Donna had fun participating as a model with her children in the photo shoots!īroomstick Lace Crochet by Donna Wolfe is a fantastic new book published by Stackpole Books! I learned broomstick Lace from my Grandmother years and years ago. They are also gifts that can be made quickly using extra yarn from my stash. The photography in this book is not as stunning as other books I have featured, but the photos are more than adequate to give you an idea of the finished designs. Both make use of decorative buttons that fit nicely into the broomstick stitches and are cute and functional. Two of the projects that stood out to me were the headbands and the book cuffs. There are many other helpful tips as well, including how to substitute other tools should you not have a size 50 knitting needle handy! Perusing this book reminded me of the time I taught this stitch to a group of new crocheters who were all pre-teens and quickly picked up this technique pretty easily with only a few weeks of crochet experience under their belt. All of the patterns are very easy and approachable. I would recommend this book to even the newest crocheters and those hesitant to learn new stitches to just jump on in! This stitch is a lot of fun, and this book provides many step-by-step photos to lead you along. While in the Spring Lace Infinity Scarf, groups of both ones and threes are used in other broomstick lace patterns, other groupings and Return Passes may be used.If you have never learned how to crochet broomstick lace, this could be a great starting point for you! Donna Wolfe of has come up with 20 designs using a very basic broomstick stitch in her new book Broomstick Lace Crochet. Work across the row of loops in groups of three, working three single crochet in each group of three loops. Chain one….Īnd single crochet three in the top of the three loops as if they were one. Pull the working yarn up to the height of the loops, yarn over and pull through the three loops. Starting on the right side of the row, insert your hook into the first 3 loops, Return Pass in Threes: Remove the knitting needle from the loops, being careful not to twist or pull on them. Single crochet in each loop across to the end. ![]() Pull the working yarn up to the height of the loop, yarn over and pull through the loop.Ĭhain one and single crochet in the top of the big loop. Starting on the right side of the row, insert your hook into the first loop, Return Pass in Ones: Remove the knitting needle from the loops, being careful not to twist or pull on them. How to Work the Return Passes in the Spring Lace Infinity Scarf (pattern found on next page) Slip the loop onto the needle without twisting repeat from * across and do not turn. Moving from left to right across the row of regular crochet, skip the first single crochet and *insert the hook through both loops of the next single crochet, yarn over and draw up a loop. With the knitting needle held to the left, slip the last loop on the hook onto the needle (counts as first loop). Note that in many broomstick lace patterns, the Loop Pass is worked in the back loop only however, in the Spring Lace Infinity Scarf, the Loop Pass is worked under both loops.Īt the end of the previous row, do not turn. The Return Pass is where the variations typically occur. In others, only the Return Pass is written out as the Loop Pass is almost always the same. ![]() In some patterns, the broomstick lace rows will be written as two rows in the pattern, one for each pass. There are many variations on this technique, but the basic idea is simple, fun and easy to master – with just a little practice.īroomstick lace rows are worked in two “passes” – the Loop Pass and Return Pass – both made from the right side of the fabric, without turning. The knitting needle is used to create uniform large loops of yarn, which are then connected with crochet stitches to create a stable, lacy fabric. Broomstick lace is a distinct crochet technique that uses a large knitting needle or dowel in addition to the usual crochet hook.
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