NO BROOMSTICK REQUIRED!SCARF et the fabulous loopy lacy results of broomstick lace without the broomstick! I always struggle to hold anything other than a hook when I'm crocheting - this put me off making anything with broomstick lace for years. But, by using an easy to make loop stitch alternative, I am able to achieve a similar look with this quick and easy substitute. I hope you find it as easy to make as I did. YOU WILL NEED 300 m Aran, Worsted or Chunky yarn, an appropriate hook for your chosen yarn, a needle for neatening ends. GAUGE - variable. :rn is written in UK and US terms with video tutorial and chart for reference.
| UK abbreviation | UK term | US abbreviation | US term |
| ch | chain | ch | chain |
| dc | double crochet | SC | single crochet |
| st(s) | stitch(es) | st(s) | stitch(es) |
| rep | repeat | rep | repeat |
| BLO | back loop only | BLO | back loop only |
When instructed to make 1ch, always pull tightly after working for a neater finish. The video below will show you the loop stitch technique I used - if your own method varies, you should find it works in just the same way :) Please visit https://youtu.be/Gul1I3RQ6mA for full-screen version or if the embedded video is not available to you.
UK TERMS - PATTERN
Commence with a multiple of 4 + 1ch. Row 1: (Starting in 2nd ch from hook) 1dc in each st to end, turn - multiple of 4 sts. Row 2: 1ch, (working in BLO) 1dc in each st to end, turn. Row 3: 1ch, loop stitch in each st across, turn - multiple of 4 loops. Row 4: 2ch - does not count as st and is only used to raise height, \*(inserting hook into next 4 loops at once) 4dc in 4-loop group, rep from \* to end, turn. Row 5: 1ch, (working in BLO) 1dc in each st to end, turn. Row 6:As Row 5. Rep Rows 3 - 6 until desired length. Fasten off, neaten ends and add a fringe if desired.
US TERMS -PATTERN Commence with a multiple of 4 + 1ch. Row 1: (Starting in 2nd ch from hook) 1sc in each st to end, turn - multiple of 4 sts. Row 2: 1ch, (working in BLO) 1sc in each st to end, turn. Row 3: 1ch, loop stitch in each st across, turn - multiple of 4 loops. Row 4: 2ch - does not count as st and is only used to raise height, \*(inserting hook into next 4 loops at once) 4sc in 4-loop group, rep from \* to end, turn. Row 5: 1ch, (working in BLO) 1sc in each st to end, turn. Row 6: As Row 5. Rep Rows 3 - 6 until desired length. Fasten off, neaten ends and add a fringe if desired.
