If you’d like to learn more about crochet hooks, check out my post on ergonomic hooks – these are really the best to work with (and two of the above hooks fall into the ergonomic category). Check out this review from Nicki’s Homemade Crafts to see why they are so amazing. These interchangeable Tunisian crochet hooks are perfect for every project. If you haven’t tried Tunisian crochet yet, what are you waiting for? It looks so much like knitting but you use a hook – it’s really the perfect combination of the two. You can check out what the Hook Nook Life has to say about Furls here. I have a wooden hook from Furls that I adore as well as some of the metal ones. These are awesome and they have so many different ones in price ranges to suit everyone’s budget. If you’ve been in the crochet world for long, I’m sure you’ve heard of Furls amazing crochet hooks.
And, if that’s not enough – Stitching Together has an another great review here I love the different colored handles that make it easy to grab the right size without having to search for the tiny writing, they are lightweight and ergonomic and they don’t cost a fortune! I really love all things Clover, too! Read what Moogly thinks about the Clover hooks here. You can order these online or find them at your local craft store. From an inexpensive aluminum hook to specialty one of a kind designs, you’re sure to find one you like.
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How To Join A Long Series Of Chains Without Twisti.How to make a flat border for granny square blankets.Grafting live stitches to cast on or bound off sti.How to Graft Live Stitches to a Cast On Edge.Master class crochetting washcloths cylindrical wi.How To Attach Yarn Using the Russian Join.If you are following this example, you will have 20 single crochets for a base (do not remove your hook): So, my formula looks like this: (5× 4) + 1 = 21.Ĭhain 21, then single crochet in the second chain from the hook, and in each remaining chain to the end. Here is the formula for your beginning chain: (number of loops per group× number of lace groups) + 1.įor this tutorial, I decided on five loops per grouping and I want four groups. Then, decide how many lace groups you want/how long you want your row to be. You can start your first “loop” row right after you make your chain, but I find it is easier to make a more sturdy “base layer” with a row of single crochet.ĭecide how many loops you want for each of your lace groups – it can be any amount. That’s okay – just make the correct number of single crochets in your lace loop groups and keep going. Inevitably, once in a while you will discover that you are one loop short. You can also use a broomstick, a ruler, a knitting needle, a pipe, or a turkey baster. You can make your own pin, like I did, or you can purchase one here. Here are some other methods: video by Crochet Geek, picture tute at Crochet Cabana, picture tutorial at Crochet Spot, picture tutorial at Kootooyoo. There are many different ways to make broomstick lace, so do what feels right for you. This tutorial shows my way, using this pin. Anything with a little give and stretch will be easier to work with. If you are a beginner, I suggest using a synthetic or synthetic blend yarn.
Pull your lace loops snugly around whatever lace tool you are using, but not too tight. Take heart! Practice makes perfect, as they say. Broomstick lace has a bit of a steep learning curve because it is so awkward. This is a very wordy and picture-ey tutorial because it is a pretty involved process, so please bear with me! I’ll break it into four parts:īe patient with yourself.