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Broomstick Stitch – Crocheting With Popsicle Sticks

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This tutorial is for crocheting with a popsicle stick to create a Broomstick Stitch.

It looks rather fiddly so maybe that is why only a bracelet style cuff was made. Have you tried this technique?

Source: FabArtDIY

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  3. Can you post the compete directions for completing the project shown? (It appears to be a cute purse.) Thank you!

  10. This is a really tedious way to do broomstick lace. Normally it’s done with a large knitting needle (17, 19, or 35 if you want to get a little wild) and a larger (Size K or above) crochet hook. The result is very pretty and not nearly as tedious as this looks.

  11. Video would be so much better with step by step instructions. I don’t do well with pictures without any verbage!

  13. OMG! people! YouTube is FULL of videos for various different crochet stitches! Including this very pretty broomstick stitch! Just go to the YouTube website and do a search for the particular stitch you want to learn!

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Whip It Up Crochet Blanket – Free Pattern

This Free Whip It Up Crochet Blanket Pattern from Mary Maxim looks like pure comfort crochet. It is a free download for a crochet afghan, and Mary Maxim describes it as a beautifully textured blanket with a plush, soft texture designed to be worked up quickly.

The yarn choice is what really sets the tone here. This pattern uses Bernat Blanket Extra Thick, with 5 skeins and a U.S. U/50 (25 mm) crochet hook. That puts it firmly in the jumbo-yarn category, which usually means fast progress, chunky stitches, and that lovely instant-gratification feeling where the blanket actually starts looking like a blanket very quickly. Mary Maxim lists the yarn as weight 7 jumbo.

The finished size is also generous at 52 x 60 inches, so this is more than a tiny lap throw. It sounds like a proper snuggle-on-the-sofa blanket, and one that would make a nice gift as well. Mary Maxim specifically suggests it as a throw for home décor or as a thoughtful handmade present.

Skill-wise, this one looks very approachable. The page lists it as Beginner / Easy, and the stitch requirements are simple: chain, double crochet, repeat, single crochet, and slip knot. That makes it a good option for newer crocheters who want a chunky blanket project without too much fuss, or for more experienced crocheters who just want something relaxing and cozy on the hook.

I also think this is the kind of pattern that has strong appeal for anyone who likes fast, useful projects. Jumbo yarn blankets are not subtle, but that is part of their charm. They feel squishy, dramatic, and very giftable. Sometimes you want a delicate heirloom project, and sometimes you want a big soft blanket that feels like crocheting with a cloud. This one definitely leans toward the second category. That last part is my take based on the listed materials, size, and description.