In this crochet stitch tutorial you’ll learn how to crochet the broomstick lace stitch.
The broomstick lace stitch pattern is a wonderful lace crochet stitch and it gives a stunning finish to any crochet project.
You’ll have a great photo tutorial to help you learn this crochet stitch, as well as a simple video.
Let’s dive into this stunning lace crochet stitch pattern.
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What is the broomstick lace crochet stitch pattern?
The broomstick stitch crochet stitch pattern is a great crochet stitch combination that creates lovely lace crochet pieces.
As the name suggests it uses a “broomstick” in addition to the regular crochet hook to create it.
The stitches you will need to know is chains, single crochet stitches & double crochet stitches.
The pattern is a stitch multiple of 5 stitches & it is a 2 row repeat.
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Crochet a blanket!
Use this crochet stitch pattern to crochet a blanket! Learn more about crochet blanket sizes & making one with any size crochet hook & yarn:
Materials Needed
To crochet the broomstick lace stitch pattern you can use any crochet hook size and weight yarn. If you’re following a crochet pattern, use the crochet hook and yarn suggested to get the correct gauge.
Crochet Abbreviations
- dc = double crochet
- sc = single crochet
We try our best to include all crochet abbreviations in the list above for the crochet stitch pattern, but sometimes we may forget one or two.
Learn more about crochet abbreviations & find a complete list on our Crochet Abbreviations & Terms post.
How to Crochet The Broomstick Lace Stitch – Written Tutorial
Row 1: Chain a multiple of 5 + 1.
Row 2: Sc in 2nd chain from hook. Crochet sc in all chains from last row.
Row 3: With a “Broomstick” draw up a loop and add to the broomstick from all stitches from last row.
Row 4: Move 5 loops from “Broomstick” over to the crochet hook. Tighten and slip stitch around the 5 loops. Chain 2 stitches. Dc 4 stitches around the loops. *Move the next 5 loops from “Broomstick” over to the crochet hook. Tighten and sc 1 stitch around the 5 loops. DC 5 stitches around the same 5 loops**. Repeat from * to ** until end of row.
Row 5: With a “Broomstick” draw up a loop and add to the broomstick from back loop of all dc stitches from last row.
Repeat row 4 and 5.
How to Crochet the Broomstick Lace Stitch
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Starting the stitch
- Chain as many stitches as the pattern suggest. Always chain a number that can be divided by 5, + 1 extra chain.
- Turn your work & single crochet (sc) stitches along chain (ch) row.
Drawing up loops onto the broomstick
- Move the loop from the crochet hook to the broomstick and insert crochet hook into back loop of next stitch.
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- Draw up a loop.
- Move the loop onto the broomstick.
- Draw up loops from the back loop of every stitch across row. You have now all loops on the “Broomstick”.
Crochet double crochet stitches in the loops
- Move 5 loops over to the crochet hook
- Slip stitch around the 5 loops to start the row.
- Chain 2, counting as the first double crochet.
- Yarn over and insert hook into the 5 loops.
- After inserting crochet hook into the 5 loops, yarn over to draw up a loop. The yarn over isn’t shown on the photo.
- Draw up a loop, you have 3 loops on your hook.
- Finish as a regular double crochet.
- Repeat the last 4 steps, 3 more times to finish the first group of 5 dc.
- Move the next 5 loops onto the crochet hook.
- Tighten and crochet 1 sc around the 5 loops.
- Crochet 5 double crochet stitches into the 5 loops.
- To finish the row, repeat the last 2 steps.
- Repeat from step 2 to continue to crochet the broomstick lace stitch.
- The photo shows how it looks after repeating a couple of times.
Broomstick Lace Stitch Video Tutorial
NB!! There’s no sound on this video! But even without the sound you may find it helpful.
Crochet Patterns Using The Broomstick Lace Stitch
I hope you enjoyed learning how to crochet the Broomstick Lace Stitch.
It can be used for so many beautiful crochet projects! Happy crocheting!
