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Broomstick Lace Headband

7/10/2013

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I love the #broomsticklace stitch. It is so easy and quick to do, furthermore, with this pattern, it couldn't be simpler. Basically, this headband just stacks the stitches, so you can make it whatever length you like. There isn't a gauge so you can use whatever size hook you want and whatever size stick to create the stitch. Please enjoy! Oh, and don't forget to enter the #Giveaway, only 3 days left until it ends!
Kit's Crafts - Broomstick Lace Headband #FreeCrochetPattern
The name of the broomstick lace stitch comes from the fact that originally it was created using a broomstick. Basically all you need to create this stitch is a stick of some sort, however, most often, people employ a large knitting needle. When I have used a smaller crochet hook for the single crochets, I have used the end of a large crochet hook. Anything around the house will do (a tutorial on Repiny uses a Popsicle stick), just try out one stitch and see how you feel about the proportions. If you would like a video for this stitch, there is a great one by Sandra Roarty. 

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Materials:
10 - 20 yards Yarn of your choice
Hook recommended by yarn manufacturer
Hook/Knitting Needle/Stick with a diameter at least 2X the diameter of your hook, preferably larger
Button that will fit through one of the stitches

Abbreviations:
CH = Chain
SC = Single Crochet
ST = Stitch
YO = Yarn Over

Pattern:
Row 1: CH6, SC in the 2nd ch from the hook, SC in remaining 4sts 
Row 2: Pull the loop on your hook to make it big, then insert your stick into the loop, *insert your hook into the next stitch and pull up a loop, then put that loop onto the stitck, repeat from * with remaining 3sts. You should have 5 loops on your stick and no loops on your hook.
Row 3: Carefully insert your hook into the 5 loops on your stick, YO and pull through the 5 loops, CH1, holding the loops in place, SC5 in through the 5 loops

Repeat rows 2 and 3 until you reach your desired length and bind off. Keep in mind that your yarn will probably stretch at least a little bit, so ending 1 or 2 stitches early wouldn't be the worst idea. Sew on button and weave in loose ends.
Kit's Crafts - Broomstick Lace Crochet
I shared this post on the Friday Follow Along over at Leah Inspired. Those of you with blogs, link up and follow along and if you don't have a blog, just go check out the other great blogs linked up over there.
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4 Comments
Tamara
7/11/2013 07:46:41 am

I am trying like crazy to make this headband for my daughter but it's not working at all and doesn't look anything like yours. No idea of what I'm doing wrong.

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Kristin Baird link
7/11/2013 08:21:26 am

Oh no. Where is it not looking right? Can you email me pictures at kitscrafts2012@gmail.com? I hope we can straighten this out!

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Heather May link
7/18/2013 11:44:06 pm

I sooooo need to pick up my needles and get back to crocheting! I have not done it since I was about 9 - I will spare you exactly how long that has been but I want to teach my daughter ---this may be the right project to start with! Tanks for sharing at the friday follow along! I hope you will link up again this week! http://www.ffflinkypals.blogspot.com/2013/07/friday-follow-along-link-up-and-party.html

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Kristin Baird link
7/19/2013 04:43:20 am

It is a pretty quick little ditty. Thanks so much for featuring the beach bag tutorial! I just got finished linking up.

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