How do you crochet cables and lace broom stick pattern?

Answer 1

It is a form of knitting using broomsticks as needles. In modern times the broomsticks are replaced by oversized knitting needles. The method is most common in making afghans and lace where large loopy stitches are desired.

Although the tool used does resemble a knitting needle, I classify broomstick lace in crochet. However, I think it is really a blend of the two. You begin by making a row of chain stitches, but the loops are kept on the hook like in knitting, but then are worked off with a crochet hook. You can find videos demonstrating the method at YouTube and also web sites with instructions that show pictures.

I like to use the #50 needle, but broomstick lace can be worked with smaller needles as well.

Answer 2

You can use a very large knitting needle for bigger loops and you can create different rows with different size stitches. The only stitch that you need to know is single crochet, can you believe it? For this tutorial, I used my favorite crochet thread in size 3 with a size C crochet hook and a size 17 knitting needle. The usual grouping of stitches is 4 to 6. Your initial chain will vary in length depending on how many groups of stitches you want to make. In this example, I am going to make 4 groups of 5 stitches so I will chain 20.

Answer 3

You can find videos on "How To" and U-Tube and Expert Village. Just search how to make Broomstick Lace. I only know about sewing it up the center as you go. I'd use Button Thread or another very strong thread- it would depend on what type fiber you are using.

Answer 4

Broomstick lace is actually crocheted. There's a link below with detailed instructions in this technique.