Originally Published for the Summer 2020 Ficstitches Yarns Kit Club.

Broomstick or “Jiffy” Lace was a common technique in the 1960s and 70s, found in many booklets published in those years. This is a quick way to create an open lacy fabric by working crochet stitches into large loops pulled up on an over-sized knitting needle, or broomstick, hence the name.

The shrug is created with a rectangle of broomstick rows worked out from the center back and seamed to form sleeves. Different numbers of stitches are worked into the groups of loops to create waves rather than the straight rows of traditional broomstick lace.

Difficulty: Advanced Beginner
Approximate Finished Size: One size fits most. Opening can be adjusted by seaming sleeves more or less. 55” wide by 24” deep
Yarn: Sample shown in Baah Yarn La Jolla (400yds/115g), 100% Superwash Merino in Blue Magic
Notions:
G (4.25mm) or hook size to obtain gauge
1 Knitting Needle size US 35/20mm
Yarn needle
Stitch Markers (recommended)