While the kids are busy using the pool, I am poolside and attempting
broomstick lace. A very old technique only now instead of using the handle of a broom, a large, plastic knitting needle is used to crochet 'onto'.
I purchased this book which has step-by-step photos and wonderful directions. And such cute, cute projects. I would
looooooove to try and crochet that beautiful shawl in the upper left hand corner........
This was my practice swatch and I loved the rippled effect that mimicked the waves in the pool. And this was so easy to do and the results are so amazing!
A bulkier type of 'lace' but the feel of this in your hands is
wonderful. I will have to say that trying to 'hold' the large knitting needle is quite awkward and I'm still trying to find a more comfortable way to balance that and the stitches that get slipped onto the plastic needle.
And honestly, these coasters took about 5 minutes to do. They were so much fun and easy to do!
While the kids are busy using the pool, I am poolside and attempting broomstick lace. A very old technique only now instead of using the handle of a broom, a large, plastic knitting needle is used to crochet 'onto'.
I purchased this book which has step-by-step photos and wonderful directions. And such cute, cute projects. I would looooooove to try and crochet that beautiful shawl in the upper left hand corner........
This was my practice swatch and I loved the rippled effect that mimicked the waves in the pool. And this was so easy to do and the results are so amazing!
A bulkier type of 'lace' but the feel of this in your hands is wonderful. I will have to say that trying to 'hold' the large knitting needle is quite awkward and I'm still trying to find a more comfortable way to balance that and the stitches that get slipped onto the plastic needle.
And honestly, these coasters took about 5 minutes to do. They were so much fun and easy to do!
12 comments:
those are great, it looks like you've been knitting them your whole life. They don't look easy at all.
Hi Dawn,
You're right - that shawl is lovely. But the coasters are so cute and what a great gift they'd be. I don't dare trry to learn something new to do - I can't do all I need to now! Blessings, marlene
I've never heard of this before. It's really cute!
I remember seeing patterns for broomstick lace when I was learning to crochet many years ago. I've never tried it but yours looks beautifully done. I think you should try the shawl!
I've never seen this before...what a lovely idea. I've tried crochet in the past and can't seem to get the hang of it (actually, I can't get the tension right on the yarn) and have given up on learning...knitting is my thing. But those coasters are darling! Love them.
I'm back. Glad to see I can comment again. YOU've been busy while I was vacationing. Looks great. Love the vibrant color choices. You are such a daredevil, you will try anything!
How cute is that! You could easily do the shawl, by the looks of it. Very interesting. I love crochet, as it is so quick to do.
Love the flowers - they'd be a great decoration in a little girls room too. How pretty
Kris
How cute! I don't think I've ever heard of this type of crochet before.
I do remember when I was much younger (cough), I had a contraption that looked like an H only the bars were on the top and bottom rather than across the center. You would then crochet around the l l part. It was pretty nifty. :o)
I made probably 20 or 30afghans out of that broomstick lace pattern (like your practice swatch) about 20 years ago. Your post brought back lots of memories. I sold most of them and gave several as gifts. I think I need to make one again for myself! Thanks for your lovely post! Twyla
I want to learn how to do that too, your projects are awesome!
your background is fine!!! leave it already!!!
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