Summer! Time for barbeques, relaxing by the pool, hanging out with friends, and great seasonal food. Whether you’re eating outdoors or in, you can get in the mood and brighten things up with the Summer Waves Placemat and Coaster set!
Broomstick Lace, aka Jiffy Lace, is one of those things that I avoided for far too long. Sure, it’s pretty, I thought, but it’s got to be hard. Well I was absolutely delighted to sit down one day and discover it’s super easy! And now it’s one of my favorite things to crochet. Here’s how I do it:
You can use this technique for clothes, blankets, whatever you like, though I don’t recommend it for a potholder. The Baby In Bloom Sweater and Bonnet both use broomstick lace, and I can’t wait to design more crochet patterns with this stitch. I hope this video tutorial encourages you to give it a try yourself, if you haven’t already. What sort of projects do you want to make with broomstick lace?
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Last week I was lucky enough to receive a copy of Urban Edge, by designer Shannon Mullett-Bowlsby, published by Leisure Arts. And I’m super excited to be able to give you an inside peek! I snapped a few pics this overcast May morning (hence the blurriness, my apologies), so let’s dive in.
