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BROOMSTICKS AND HAIRPINS?
January 29, 2008 |
Recent crochet sightings have awakened an interest in me to learn these two crochet techniques - hairpin lace and broomstick. To that end, I’ve done some surfing and come upon some great sites to learn these techniques. So, as usual, I thought I’d share:

Here’s a close up of broomstick (in a pretty blue). I found a good tutorial for it at:
http://www.crochetcabana.com/specialty/broomstick_lace_jiffy_lace_.htm
And, remember my recent post about the ‘orphan’ broomstick shawl I found at the thrift store? It’s really a beauty. I NEED to learn this technique!
Even more interesting is the hairpin lace site I found as it comes with spoken directions in addition to great pictures of the technique with the voice over:
Here’s a sample from the site:
from this site:
http://www.sykospark.net/hairpin/
As I have investigated these techniques, I’ve discovered a variety of tools used to create them. First, broomstick got its name because originally a broomstick was used! While you can still cut off your dollar store broom to create the tool, an inexpensive plastic ‘broomstick’ is more commonly used.
As for the hairpin loom, there are several different types available. The one pictured above is an older style and can be purchased inexpensively new or at garage sales. A slightly more expensive tool is now available from Clover:
I can’t speak to the effectiveness or ease of use of either one as I’ve yet to try this technique. Although you’ll hardly ever find me in a skirt, it’s this pattern that originally interested me in hairpin lace:
I just LOVE the drape of this skirt and would love to see it applied to other garments. When I master this technique, I’ll report back…..
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