Sunday, January 29, 2012

Learned a new thing today!

I always love when I learn something new and today was the day! I learned how to do Broomstick Lace! I have a really pretty yarn that is variegated with all the colors on a peacock! Here is a picture of the yarn-it is made by Universal and it is called Reef.

(Photo via Jimmy Bean's Wool website)

If you don't know what broomstick lace is, here are 2 pictures I found one on pinterest and the other on google.

(Photo via pinterest.com)

(Photo via Google.com)

You use a size 35 US Knitting Needle and you pretty much crochet and add loops to this huge knitting needle. Then you take 5 loops off and crochet single crochet into the loop 5 times and on and on. I watched a youtube.com video of this technique and it was really simple!

I will be working on a scarf in between the 2 cowls I'm making. Don't want to get bored!!
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10 comments:

  1. NanaDianaJanuary 29, 2012 at 3:44 PM

    OMGOSH- That is a beautiful stitch pattern. It is gorgeous! xo Diana

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  2. Mary (Bookfan)January 29, 2012 at 4:00 PM

    I LOVE the peacock yarn, Sherri. And how impressive that you learned the lace stitch from a video!!! Can't wait to see the finished product.

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  3. CreateologyJanuary 29, 2012 at 9:12 PM

    Your yarn is gorgeous. I used to do lots of broomstick lace and always really enjoyed it. It is nice to see it in the forefront again. Blissful crocheting...

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  4. MaryJanuary 30, 2012 at 5:17 AM

    That is so pretty - looks complicated but I'll take your word for it being easy!!

    Love your new look - that header is so lovely Sherri.
    Have a great week - Mary

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  5. SherriJanuary 30, 2012 at 6:03 AM

    Mary-I had to change my header to be more Valentine's Day like! I love making up new headers for the different holidays/season!

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  6. tinajoJanuary 30, 2012 at 7:55 AM

    That is so pretty! :-)

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  7. jenclairJanuary 30, 2012 at 11:03 AM

    I'd never heard of broomstick lace before, but I really like the examples you showed. It doesn't LOOK simple!

    Beautiful yarn

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  8. DebbieJanuary 30, 2012 at 3:08 PM

    What pretty yarn, Sherri!
    You are so talented. I'm anxious to see your project.
    xxoo

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  9. KayJanuary 30, 2012 at 11:57 PM

    I love your new header, Sherri!

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  10. DonnaJanuary 31, 2012 at 11:23 AM

    Love that stitch, and love the yarn, too, Sherri!

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