Broomstick lace is a crochet lace stitch developed in the 19th century. You might also hear it referred to as a jiffy lace or peacock eye lace, but broomstick lace is most common. This is because historically, crocheters actually used a broomstick to create this stitch. These days we recommend a large knitting needle, crochet hook, or dowel of some kind. It’s just easier than getting out the broom.
Supplies To Get Started:
- Yarn
- Crochet Hook
- Large knitting needle or dowel (12.00-25.00mm)
Getting Started With a Loop Row
Pull up a long lp and transfer to knitting needle or dowel.
Insert hook into next st.
YO, pull up a long lp, and transfer to knitting needle or dowel.
Rep steps 2-3 across the row.
Tips & Tricks
- The larger the knitting needle or dowel, the more open the eyelet.
- Make sure you are putting the loops onto the needle or dowel in the same direction with no additional twists.
- Working on a flat surface can sometimes be a challenge for this stich, try holding your knitting needle in different positions to achieve a comfortable working position.
- Try to truly work your single crochet stitches at the very top of the loops so the eyelet looks even and the fabric will lay flat.
- As you work the single crochet rows into the large loops, give the crochet fabric a small pull to elongate and open the eyelets.
Single-Stranded Broomstick Lace
After completing the lp row
Insert hook in first lp.
YO, pull through a lp, ch 1 (bringing the yarn to the top of the lps). This does not count as a stitch.
Work a SC in first lp.
Work a SC in each lp across.
Five-Stranded Broomstick Lace
After completing the lp row
Insert hook in first 5 lps.
YO, pull through a lp, ch 1 (bringing the yarn to the top of the lps). This does not count as a stitch.
Work 5 SC through the center of these 5 lps.
Insert hook in next 5 lps.
Work 5 SC through the center of these 5 lps.
Rep steps 4-5 across the row.
