How to crochet broomstick lace

Описание: In this DROPS video we show how to crochet broomstick lace, aka jiffy lace or peacock eye crochet, a historic crochet technique from the 19th century.

Created by using a crochet hook and a thick knitting needle. Traditionally a broomstick was used, but a big lightweight needle as the one we use in our video works better.

The larger needle the lacier effect. The fabric created is soft yet stable, and well-suited for scarfs and blankets where an interesting lacy effect may be desired.

The base of the pattern is a chain stitch. The number of ch stitches are normally multiples of 3 through 6, in our video we used 5. We start with 15 ch which is 3 times 5.
Row 1: Pick up a loop through each of the ch stitches and transfer loops onto the needle.
Row 2: Work sts from the needle by sliding them off in groupings of 5 at a time and working the 5 double crochet stitches through the top of each group of loops at the same time.
Row 3: Pick up a loop through each of the dc and transfer them onto the needle.
Repeat row 2-3.

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