NOTE: If you do not have 130 loops, you may fib it by crocheting together more or less loops. When ending the last sc of the row, pull up and slide it onto the broomstick. If your yarn isn’t slick, the loops aren’t going anywhere. *Insert hook through next 5 loops, yo, pull up loop, ch2, 4sc in loops* (repeating * to * in every 5 loops to end.) Remove loops as you go or remove all loops and stitch up loops in your lap or on a table. Remove first broomstick lace stitch from hook, do not chain at the end of the stitch. You want those loops to straighten out once your project is completed. Stitches should be loose enough they don't cinch the yarn. NOTE: The first full broomstick lace stitch of every row is the only one with 6 stitches- in this pattern. Yarn is behind broomstick, insert hook under first 5 loops, yo, pull up a loop, ch2, 5sc in 1 st 5 loops. (Some yarns are too slick to remove from the broomstick without the stitches sliding, but most can be worked off the broomstick just fine.) Pull up a loop for each chain- 130 loops on broomstick- loose enough to fit hook between loops and broomstick. The idea is the edge look like the completed end, but this is not crucial. Though I didn't get a photo of it, you may use any single loop to get a similar effect. NOTE: My previous photo does NOT show this as the back hump as I didn't realize, until I had completed the blanket, it was a detail I appreciated. Start with the next chain, insert hook under back bump and pull up a loop- like you have flipped your chain over- not under both loops. R1: ch130, loop the last chain onto broomstick. Both of these are ones she made and they look so soft. My friend Pam, who encouraged me to try this stitch, works her prayer shawls in multiples of 4 for a more subtle appearance. How to Broomstick Lace Baby Blanket Photo Tutorial & Instructions for other Rectangular Works: This tutorial requires you work in multiples of 5. In this pattern, “broomstick” will refer to whatever tool you use to make your loops. * Baby Bee's (Hobby Lobby), Meema's Blue (3 balls) * 3/4 ” pvc pipe (the measurement of the opening, not the width), large knitting needle or a ruler Wooden dowels will be an excellent addition to your supplies IF, and only if, you purchase them already sanded down like the ones I found at a local craft store. * “Broomstick” - The hunt to see what else was available other than knitting needles, rough broomsticks and pvc pipe proved fruitful. * A crochet hook – Whatever hook the yarn you chose calls for… go up one or two sizes. What do I need to make Broomstick Lace stitch? To start, if you can yarn over, pull up a loop and single crochet, you can make a scarf, a baby blanket, an afghan or whatever your imagination leads you to.
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