Broomstick lace

[2] Traditionally a broomstick was used, hence the name, but the modern variant is a lightweight plastic knitting needle or smooth wooden craft dowel.

[3] In Croatian folk costume in the 1800s and 1900s, needlework was often used to accent the sleeves of the oplećak (woman's blouse).

The number of stitches in this beginning chain are normally counted in multiples of 3 through 6, depending on the desired effect.

The first row can either be immediately done in Broomstick lace, or instead incorporate a single or half-double crochet stitches.

[1] The overall appearance of the work will vary based upon the number of loops in a group, the size of the knitting needle being used, as well as the type of yarn being used.