Broomstick Lace
This crochet technique from the 1800s is also known as jiffy lace or peacock eye crochet. Broomstick lace crochet is made using a crochet hook and another long item, such as a broomstick.
Historically, a broomstick was used as the long tool, which is how this lace got its name. Now a plastic knitting needle or a wooden dowel is used along with the crochet hook.
A broomstick, as large as its circumference, would yield a lacier and open textile. The large knitting needle and dowel create a closely woven fabric.
To learn more about this technique, see our broomstick lace topic page.
Broomstick Lace Patterns
This technique can be used to make many things that might be made with traditional crochet. Below are many creative broomstick lace patterns to make beautiful lacy projects such as:
- Scarves
- Shawls
- Baby blankets
- Afghans
- Bracelets
- Tops
- Vests
My favorite pattern below is the broomstick lace crochet top. It is a very simple pattern, and the end result is a lacy top to layer over a cami or other top.
The designer chose to use two very large knitting needles taped together to make the “broomstick” portion of the set of tools. The other tool is the crochet hook.
Taping two large knitting needles together was an ingenious way to make a tool as large as a broomstick for this lacy piece.
The taped knitting needles make the top with a very open lace effect. It shows great creativity all around.
For those just starting with broomstick lace crochet, this is a simple pattern since all of the crochet stitches that are necessary to know are single crochet and half double crochet stitches.
If you know how to crochet, I see this as the perfect beginner broomstick lace crochet pattern.
This very well may be my next crochet project!
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Practice the broomstick lace technique by making a soft baby blanket.
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On this blog find a free crochet pattern for a broomstick lace baby blanket.
The Purple Poncho
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With this tutorial, you use a crochet hook and one giant knitting needle to learn how to work a small band of lace using the broomstick lace technique and create a finished cuff in no time! It's FREE!
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This lovely broomstick crochet afghan is a rainbow of colors. Loops are created on a giant knitting needle; a crochet hook works them together to form the pattern.
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Make a unique quilt with this broomstick lace square!
Crochet Crochet 'N More
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This top is pretty quick, and at least for this pattern you only need to know how to single-crochet and half-double crochet.
Mama In A Stitch
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Simple pattern modifications transform this broomstick lace scarf into a stole or throw, making it an incredibly diverse design.
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The popular broomstick lace technique was used in the creation of this stunning and chic short vest.
Crochet World
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A nice lightweight wrister pattern for spring!
Gritty Knits
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Crochet a warm and beautiful cuff and at the same time improve your broomstick crocheting skills!
Craft Bits
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A video tutorial and, of course, written instructions to walk you through the Broomstick Lace Infinity Scarf from start to finish.
BHooked
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**Note: The Pattern is Free, the price listed is for the yarn. This free Broomstick Lace Clutch pattern is made with medium weight yarn.
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Practice the broomstick lace technique by making this wrap.
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**Note: The Pattern is Free, the price listed is for the yarn. This free Broomstick Lace Mother's Day Scarf Pattern is made with medium weight yarn that has a skill level of easy.
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You will find free broomstick lace scarf instructions here.
Super Mom No Cape
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**Note: The Pattern is Free, the price listed is for the yarn. The Broomstick Lace Crochet Shell Pattern is a crochet sweater pattern made with light weight yarn that has a skill level of expert.
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This broomstick lace pattern is for a long scarf.
City of Crochet
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This attractive crochet scarf is made from Caron Cakes yarn using broomstick lace and crossed trebles.
Golden Lucy Crafts
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