How to Crochet a Broomstick Lace Stitch

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Broomstick Lace

Crochet is a pattern of loops and stitches to create an interesting visual display. The broomstick lace pattern is an older pattern that really isn't seen very much anymore. It is an incredibly easy pattern that gives a lovely, lacy appearance to your afghan.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

yarn
crochet hook
broom handle or a large (size 50) knitting needle

Step 1

Use a multiple of 5 stitches to make a foundation chain the desired length of your planned afghan. As you know, the length depends on your plans for the afghan(baby blanket, throw or full sized afghan). The size also determines the amount of yarn you will need.
Step 2

Loops onto the Broomstick

For the first row, pull up the last loop. Put it on the broomstick or knitting needle, which is held in the left hand. Insert the hook in each chain and pull the yarn through creating a loop to place on the broomstick or knitting needle. Do this for the entire length of the piece.
Step 3

Pulling Loops off the Broomstick

For the second row, insert the hook in the first 5 loops. Put the yarn over the hook and pull the 5 loops off of the broomstick or knitting needle. Pull the yarn through the loops, holding them together as one loop, and chain one. Follow with 5 single crochets in that set of loops. Repeat this through the entire length of the piece.
Step 4

For the third row, do not turn the piece. Poll the last stitch on the hook up and place on the broomstick or knitting needle. Working in the back loop, pull the yarn through each single crochet of the previous row and place on the broomstick or knitting needle. Repeat the second and third rows until the work is the desired length ending with the row of single crochet.