Broomstick Lace. It has a history of a couple of hundred years, possibly more. It moves along quickly. Traditionally done, there are teardrops in rows and a ridge or two between those rows. Sounds simple. And it is. There's a knit version and a crochet version.
Knit broomstick lace
1 size 35US needle
1 pair size 8US needle
Worsted weight yarn
This is going to be a 5 stitch repeat.
Cast on 25 sts, using smaller needle.
K 1 r using small needles.
R2: using large needle, k 1 row.
R3: * using small needle, insert into first 5 sts, (k, p, k, p, k) in those 5 sts then drop off the left needle. Rep from * across.
R4-5: k using small needle.
Two rows 2-5 for desired length. Bind off using smaller needle.
Crochet broomstick lace
1 size 35US knitting needle
1 size H (5mm) crochet hook
Worsted weight yarn
This is going to be a 5 stitch repeat.
Ch 25.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch and each ch to the end. Do not turn. (24 sc)
R2: put the loop on the knitting needle, * insert hook in bl of next st, put on needle. Rep from * across. (25 loops)
R3: * insert hook into 5 loops, work 5 SC in those loops before removing loops from needle. Rep from * across.
Rep R2 and R3 for pattern until desired length is reached.
This stitch is great for blankets. Sweaters would be fantastic done with finer yarns and a smaller "broomstick " (I suggest size US 13 to US 19) and smaller needle or hook suitable for the yarn choice.
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