Broomstick Lace
This crochet technique from the 1800s is also known as jiffy lace or peacock eye crochet. Broomstick lace crochet is made using an appropriate hook for crochet and another long item, such as a broomstick.
Historically, an actual broomstick was used as a 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 to make long loops.
A broomstick as large as its circumference would yield a lacier and open textile, while the large knitting needle and dowel create a closely woven fabric.
Many different types of yarn will work, such as worsted weight yarn and super bulky yarn. Variegated yarn also produces a lovely effect.
To learn more about this technique, see our broomstick lace topic page.
Broomstick Lace Crochet Patterns
This technique can be used to make many things that might be made with traditional crochet. Below are many creative broomstick lace free 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 that can be layered over a cami or other top.
The designer used 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 give the top 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. Then, simply repeat row after row.
If you know how to crochet, I see this as a great beginner pattern.
This very well may be my next crochet project!
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Practice the broomstick lace stitch 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. The broomstick lace loop is created on a giant knitting needle; a crochet hook works them together to form the broomstick pattern.
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Make a lovely quilt with this unique crochet stitch; 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 half-double and single crochet stitches.
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 broomstick lace 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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