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Technique · Tool-assisted

Broomstick Lace

Elongated loops are held on a large knitting needle or dowel, then grouped and worked off in clusters to form fan-shaped openwork.

Difficulty
Intermediate
Category
Techniques
Common fibres
Wool, Cotton, Bamboo, Silk blends

Definition

Broomstick lace — historically jiffy lace or peacock eye crochet — draws up loops onto a very large needle and crochets them off in groups, creating repeating eyelet fans.

Overview

The name comes from the original improvised tool: a broom handle. Any large-diameter smooth rod works, and the thicker it is, the more dramatic the eyelets become.

Because loops are worked off in even clusters, the pattern is highly regular and surprisingly quick, making it a favourite for wraps and baby blankets where lightness matters more than warmth.

Characteristics

  • Loops held on a large needle or dowel between rows
  • Distinct fan or peacock-eye repeat
  • Airy fabric with generous drape

Typical uses

  • Wraps and shawls
  • Baby blankets
  • Summer garments
  • Decorative panels
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Style category

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Basic stitch

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