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| tribalcime |
Posted - Nov 26 2008 : 5:11:01 PM
http://blog.grittyknits.com/ViewEntry_broomsticklace.aspx I was looking for a new crochet stitch and saw this. Does snyone her euse it ? do they like it ?? :P
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| sunshine |
Posted - Nov 30 2008 : 5:02:29 PM
you can still buy them ( the tools that is as stores) it just doesn't look like a U any more it is usually two metal rods with a piece of plastic that fits at either or both ends depending on the company that makes it. I still do both of those types of lace
tutorial on hairpin crochet that shows the fork I am talking about
http://www.sykospark.net/hairpin/
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| electricdunce |
Posted - Nov 30 2008 : 4:22:43 PM
Thank you, Sunshine. I realized when you posted that that you were absolutely right....I wonder if anyone does that kind of crocheting any more. It has been a long time since AI've seen one of the hairpin lace devices in any craft or knitting store.
Karin
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| sunshine |
Posted - Nov 30 2008 : 3:59:40 PM
Karin you are talking about hairpin crochet and a hairpin crochet fork not broomstick lace
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| tribalcime |
Posted - Nov 30 2008 : 07:42:00 AM
isnt this fun to be inspired ?
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| yarnmamma |
Posted - Nov 30 2008 : 06:56:26 AM
ya'll are getting me inspired...gotta go look for mine
Linda in Scranton, PA
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| electricdunce |
Posted - Nov 30 2008 : 12:11:24 AM
I remember my aunt made an afghan using broomstick crochet, but she had a tool made for it, it was like two knitting needles with a loop at the top so it made a big upside down U and she showed me how to use it. Can't remember if I made anything to speak of....but it is a very useful device.
Karin
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| yarnmamma |
Posted - Nov 29 2008 : 6:55:10 PM
yikes!! big knitting needles...fascinating!!
 
Linda in Scranton, PA
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| tribalcime |
Posted - Nov 28 2008 : 03:50:59 AM
http://www.style-files.com/2006/12/09/christien-meindertmas-giant-knitwork/#comment-121419 gotta see this -talking about BIG knitting needles. :)
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| tribalcime |
Posted - Nov 28 2008 : 03:06:55 AM
i bet it would make a beautiful shawl and tops. I am filling up my "learn to do " list for coming year . I am going to have such fun learning new things.I dont make new year resolutions --i make new years learn to do lists
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| BarefootGoatGirl |
Posted - Nov 27 2008 : 7:20:44 PM
this is next on my try list! i plan to crochet myself some apron tops for summer and this would make an excellent shirt portion!
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| Sitnalta |
Posted - Nov 27 2008 : 12:55:55 PM
OOh yes, I love this stitch. I had a wicked time learning it, but once I found that the key was to make sure that everything was held tightly then it was no problem. It makes the most beauitufl shawls and such. :)
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| pinkroses |
Posted - Nov 27 2008 : 10:25:16 AM
One of my sister-in-laws use to do it
I don't know if she still does it or not.pinkroses
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| prairielandherbs |
Posted - Nov 27 2008 : 08:40:00 AM
how interesting! never heard of this either. just sent the links to my mom, who crochets. |
| Marcy |
Posted - Nov 27 2008 : 08:34:07 AM
I love to crochet, but I have never heard of this. Thanks for posting this. I am so gonna have to try it!
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| yarnmamma |
Posted - Nov 27 2008 : 08:18:35 AM
I just looked at that Bonne's link and liked it the best.
I also never thought of using a ruler instead of a broomstick or knit needle...I think I'll try that!
the link from there to increase and decrease is what I'll study next..
nice easy crochet patterns....but looking so much different.
I think you'll enjoy this Lisa!!
Linda in Scranton, PA
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| tribalcime |
Posted - Nov 27 2008 : 02:41:34 AM
I actually have a big fat knitting needle :) I will have to give this a try. I was getting really bored with regular crochet . I needed some new inspiration .When I cleaned the craft room a few weeks ago I rounded up a basket of leftover yarn pieces . I just keep pushing basket out of my way. Now maybe I will use them with this broomstick lace stitch. Kristin, your granny using a broom handle is cool . There are quite a few of us broom riding farmgals here :)
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| yarnmamma |
Posted - Nov 27 2008 : 02:09:54 AM
I held the knitting needle in my left hand and arm, but looks like this pic is in the right. I guess ya do whatever is comfy for you.
Linda in Scranton, PA
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| yarnmamma |
Posted - Nov 27 2008 : 02:00:49 AM
I learned it a long time ago and it's simple enough that I made a winter scarf with that pattern lately.
It is just a broomstick like a knitting needle ONLY use ONE(now ya buy ONE big fat knitting needle for this) It really is easy and makes a nice lace...almost hard to tell it is crochet.
Give it a try and enjoy! I do! I remembered it after several years, so it must be simple...lol 
Linda in Scranton, PA
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| LivingWell4You |
Posted - Nov 26 2008 : 6:37:05 PM
Lisa, I made an afghan for my mom many years ago using this technique. It was easy to do. It looked pretty and lacy but was also surprisingly warm.
Let me know if you decide to try it. I'd love to see what you make with it.
God bless -
Karen ~ Chickherder & Farmgirl Sister #311 |
| Bonne |
Posted - Nov 26 2008 : 6:20:18 PM
My mother used to do it. CPC has a few patterns utilizing the technique.
http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/directory/broomstick_lace.php
 http://bonne1313.blogspot.com/ BLOG
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| barnagainkristin |
Posted - Nov 26 2008 : 6:17:00 PM
So happy you posted this. My grandmother who is no longer with us crocheted us each beautiful afghans and she used a sawed off broom handle. I always wondered if anyone still knew how to do this. Maybe I will have to try one. When she used to work on them it didn't look too hard. She shared many of her skills with me but this wasn't one of them probably because as a teenager I wouldn't have wanted to carry around a broom handle with my project. Now I ride on one:) By the way Lisa I love your signature.
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| Tina Michelle |
Posted - Nov 26 2008 : 5:14:32 PM
it is very pretty isn't it/quite unique looking.
(I don't crochet..yet..but have always loved crochet items..my granny was terrific at crocheting)
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