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Crocheting: Scarf - Broomstick stitch
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Scarf - Broomstick stitch

Crocheted scarf - broomstick stitch

Crocheted scarf - broomstick stitch

Instructions

This scarf was made using a cotton yarn. It is made similarly to the cowl I posted earlier. Create the number of broomstick stitches you want for the width of the scarf and then make it as long as you like. I also added a couple of rows of single crochets now and then to break up the pattern and make it pop a little at the ends. If you need directions on this stitch, just go to YouTube and ...
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Category: Crocheting

Type of item: Clothing

For: Women

Style: Traditional


Materials

Cotton yarn - I used 3 skeins Size I crochet hook

What was your inspiration?

My daughter-in-law liked this stitch and wanted me to try to make something out of it.

What are you most proud of?

I learned best on a worsted eight yarn - this yarn was too hard at first. Once I got the stitch using the worsted weight I was then able to use this yarn successfully.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Practice the stitch until you get it down. I used a mop handle as it was the width I wanted and it was not as dirty as my broom!! (I did try a very thick knitting needle but it was too hard to keep stable so I recommend you stick with something that has a long handle.)

 

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greenleo41385499 on craftsy.com
Apr 09, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
I like it.. really easy make broomstick i learned more...
gisela622 on craftsy.com
Jan 01, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
beautiful, wow really broomstick?? will watch. since u from va, did u know there is a quilting show in hampton in february?
Marie Withrow on craftsy.com
Jan 06, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
No, will check it out, thank you!
gisela622 on craftsy.com
Jan 06, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
http://www.quiltfest.com/activities.asp?id=8
Zannah on craftsy.com
Dec 29, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Wonderful, i had no idea that you really do use a broomstick.
Marie Withrow on craftsy.com
Dec 29, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you. I had no idea either and wonder who first figured this out !?
Baka on craftsy.com
Dec 29, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful!