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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About the broomstick lace crochet stitch pattern
The stitch is not as hard as it looks, & you’ll get used to using the “broomstick” quite quickly.
In this crochet stitch tutorial you’ll learn how to crochet the broomstick lace stitch.
Project level: Easy
Materials
Crochet Hook
Use any crochet hook size that works with your yarn.
Yarn
Use any yarn you like for this stitch.
If you’re following a crochet pattern, use the crochet hook and yarn suggested to get the correct gauge.
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:
Crochet Pattern Notes
- This pattern is a stitch multiple of 5 stitches and a row repeat of 2.
Abbreviations
- ch = chain
- dc = double crochet
- sc = single crochet
We try our best to include all crochet abbreviations in the list above for the crochet pattern, but sometimes we may forget one or two.
Learn more about crochet abbreviations & find a complete list on our Crochet Abbreviations & Terms post.
Instructions for the broomstick lace crochet stitch pattern
Written Instructions:
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.
Step-by-step Photo Instructions
Starting the stitch
Chain as many stitches as the pattern suggest. Always chain a number that can be divided by 5, + 1 extra chain.
Starting the stitch
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.
Drawing up loops onto the broomstick
Drawing up loops onto the broomstick
Draw up a loop.
Drawing up loops onto the broomstick
Move the loop onto the broomstick.
Drawing up loops 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
Crochet double crochet stitches in the loops
Slip stitch around the 5 loops to start the row.
Crochet double crochet stitches in the loops
Chain 2, counting as the first double crochet.
Crochet double crochet stitches in the loops
Yarn over and insert hook into the 5 loops.
Crochet double crochet stitches in the 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.
Crochet double crochet stitches in the loops
Draw up a loop, you have 3 loops on your hook.
Crochet double crochet stitches in the loops
Finish as a regular double crochet.
Crochet double crochet stitches in the loops
Repeat the last 4 steps, 3 more times to finish the first group of 5 dc.
Crochet double crochet stitches in the loops
Move the next 5 loops onto the crochet hook.
Crochet double crochet stitches in the loops
Tighten and crochet 1 sc around the 5 loops.
Crochet double crochet stitches in the loops
Crochet 5 double crochet stitches into the 5 loops.
Crochet double crochet stitches in the loops
To finish the row, repeat the last 2 steps.
Crochet double crochet stitches in the loops
Repeat from step 2 to continue to crochet the broomstick lace stitch.
Crochet double crochet stitches in the loops
The photo shows how it looks after repeating a couple of times.
