Broomstick Lace Tutorial

Broomstick Lace is a crochet technique that uses a knitting needle.  Also referred to as "Jiffy Lace", the techniques is fast and creates open, lacy fabrics.  We offer a series of casual online videos to teach you this fast and rewarding technique.

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Choose from one of the tutorials below for further instruction on crochet.  (All abbreviations are US Abbreviations, see our links for equivalents.)

Introduction to Broomstick Lace - Part 1

Introduction to Broomstick Lace - Part 2

Working in the Round with Broomstick Lace

Shaping Part 1:  Decreasing with Broomstick Lace

Shaping Part 2: Increasing with Broomstick Lace

Recommended Needles:  Use a pair of Jenkins #19 Knitting Needles for this project.  A pair is required for working Broomstick in the round.  The Jenkins needles provide a long working area and will fit the entire width of the jacket on one needle.