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My First Hairpin Lace Afghan

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Hairpin Lace Is Beautiful

One of the most beautiful afghans I have made is this one with a stitch called hairpin lace. It requires a special frame. The stitch is a simple single crochet and you wrap loops around the frame.

I crocheted this afghan for my parents when I was pregnant with my daughter. She had her 36th birthday earlier this month. My dad passed away in 2008. My mom said it was his favorite blanket and did I want it back. I can see him sitting in his recliner with the afghan wrapped around him. I'm happy it brought him comfort for so many years.

Let me show you how to make a hairpin lace afghan.

Hairpin Lace Necessities

You'll Need Some Things To Get Started

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Casting On and Basic Hairpin Lace Stitch

This video shows the basic frame and starting a strip of hairpin lace. There are different sizes of frames for longer and wider strips.
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Do You Like Hairpin Lace?

Will You Try Hairpin Lace For Your Next Project?

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Yes, it looks like fun.

Joann says:

I just learned how. I'm looking for a pattern to make the wavy one on the cover of the book you're showing next to you.

Susan says:

Yes it fun fast and pretty

Candy Hart says:

Your picture above near the beginning appears to be broomstick lace, not hairpi lace?

maggie says:

Years ago, I made 13 in a row for Christmas gifts for my family. I remember that someone had made a smaller version afghan, in pastels, for a baby gift; but I don't remember the dimensions. (How many skeins, how many loops, how many strips, eg.)

lucybell144 says:

Yes!

Craftybegonia says:

Lovely!

skiesgreen says:

At this stage in life I am happy to observe rather than do so I love your effort

Lou says:

I am trying to find all the materials and an easy project to try. But, yes to your question. GQD

Joan4 says:

only if you teach me!

karen says:

i would like to. but dont know were to get all of the things i need to do it with. i would also like to make afghan but i have no pattern.

No, too complicated for me.

Tipi says:

I just like looking at it!

Pukeko says:

I can knit scarfs and crochet beanies - that's it.

OhMe says:

I am very awkward with a needle for some reason. I really admire your talent

 
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  • Jo Little Apr 27, 2011 @ 11:38 am | delete
    Gee Beth...and you're a nurse, and an operating room one...I think nurses are the closest thing we have to angels here on the planet...no wonder your dad loved your afghan, he wasn't just a looker!
    But I was surprised to hear, first, that your mum would part with it, if he loved it, and also, that he did love it. Couldn't get my dad to wear those "prissy" things so eventually socks [and I had to be careful of so much, pattern, colour, yarn] were all I could make him.
    I have crocheted for years, was taught by a wonderful teacher [she must have been a nurse in her spare time] when very young and went on blindly without guidance the next year when I moved up a grade from then on...so I had never hear of hairpin lace. But I have a loom now and am teaching myself to do it with all sorts of media, including copper and sterling wire for jewellery, to add to my very small but still young attempt to make part of my living from hand crocheted swimwear, lingerie and wire wrapped jewellery. Without seeing ahead at the time I made the decision, it all seems to sort of fit together, almost mathematically...beautifully. You did ask people to let you know they had called by, I found your stuff quite interesting, thanks. Jo in Australia.
  • Tipi Apr 3, 2011 @ 8:52 am | delete
    My Mom did crocheting, including hairpin lace. I treasure the afghan she made for me years ago. I would say you had an excellent first run on your first hairpin lace project.
  • SereneSea Feb 21, 2011 @ 5:36 am | delete
    Is Afghan a shawl ? It looks lovely and the patience of stitching it is remarkable.
  • skiesgreen Jan 31, 2011 @ 4:58 am | delete
    Well I am not sure what an Afghan is. Is it a type of shawl? We probably don't have too many of them in Australia. Great lens and enjoyable subject.
  • WordCustard Jun 28, 2010 @ 8:56 am | delete
    What a love about this afghan is not only the love and skill that went into it but also the memories it holds. I'm sure it will continue to be treasured for a long, long time. At the moment, the pear is the beginning and end of my crochet experience... but you are tempting me to stick at it!
  • Joan4 Jun 22, 2010 @ 10:41 am | delete
    Beautiful! I am struggling with a ripple afghan right now. I am seriously a Level I Kindergarten crocheter!
  • Sylvestermouse May 4, 2010 @ 2:50 pm | delete
    Such a beautiful gift of love! I am so glad you Dad actually used the afghan. So often we put these treasures away to preserve them and they don't ever get used. I am glad you have such lovely memories associated with your gift.
  • ElizabethJeanAllen Feb 21, 2010 @ 6:21 pm | delete
    Absolutely beautiful. I'm always looking for new craft ideas. I can't stand to have my hands still. I need to be working on something all the time.
    Thanks for sharing and thank you for the blessing on my newest lens, Fun and Funky Doormats.
    Lizzy
  • Evelyn_Saenz Feb 21, 2010 @ 4:34 am | delete
    What a treasure you have to pass on to future generations!
  • Pukeko Feb 19, 2010 @ 5:24 am | delete
    Beautiful and what a wonderful sentimental item. Thanks for sharing.
  • HorseAndPony Feb 18, 2010 @ 9:52 am | delete
    I love your afghans. They are beautiful.
  • mbgphoto Feb 17, 2010 @ 2:13 pm | delete
    Beautiful lace!
  • Heather426 Feb 16, 2010 @ 10:40 pm | delete
    love it! 5*
  • OhMe Feb 16, 2010 @ 8:41 pm | delete
    Oh this is beautiful and I really appreciate all the effort it took to make such a gorgeous piece. I love to wrap up in an Afghan but don't think we have a Hairpin Lace Afghan. I always feel like I am wrapped in love.
  • bdkz Feb 16, 2010 @ 7:57 pm | delete
    Beautiful!
  • rms Feb 16, 2010 @ 2:26 pm | delete
    Such a beautiful pattern! I love it!
  • LeanneChesser Feb 16, 2010 @ 6:50 am | delete
    I won't be creating a hairpin lace afghan anytime soon, but it looks beautiful! I like the story you shared about your dad! Congrats on your first lens for the Get Cracking challenge!
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