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- Relevant Fact 1: Crochet as people know it today has existed since the early 1800's. http://www.crochet.org/newslet/nl0997a.h...
- Relevant Fact 2: Some experts believe a form of crochet existed in Italy in the 1500's. http://www.crochet.org/newslet/nl0997a.h...
- Relevant Fact 3: Poor or middle class people originally were discouraged from making crochet pieces for their own use. http://www.beadwrangler.com/samplers/cro...
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Crochet
Crochet is a skill that traditionally uses a crochet hook and yarn or thread to create practical items, such as blankets, sweaters, hats and scarves or intricate fancy work like doilies and dresser scarves. Many people associate crochet with afghan blankets, which are traditionally made with a group of multicolored crochet squares called Granny squares that are joined together to form the blanket. -
Background
Crochet has been popular with European and American people who enjoy handwork since at least the 1800's. Crochet probably comes from a similar technique, called Tambour, which Europeans discovered when they visited countries in the Far East.http://crochet.org/newslet/nl0997a.html Today, there is a renewed interest in traditional crochet work. In addition, wire crochet is very popular with jewelry lovers. -
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Introduction to Crochet
Learning to crochet is so much easier when someone is demonstrating the steps. People used to learn their crochet skills by watching their mother or grandmother create Granny squares or scarves, but, as handwork became less common, they have had to look for other ways to learn. This video is a great introduction to crochet basics.
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Mahalo Answers for Crochet
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What are the benefits of crocheting? 3 AnswersThe biggest benefit to crocheting is that you are carrying on a wonderful tradition that has been around for centuries. So many items you see in stores and at f... read more -
Does anyone know where to buy crochet hooks in Toronto? 3 AnswersI am an avid crocheter, hope you enjoy making artwork in a dying art. I try to share chrocheting with anyone who will sit still long enough. Attached is a rea... read more -
I'm thinking of my next crochet project...any ideas? 4 AnswersHave you heard of Ravelry? If you haven't then you should join - it will honestly change your (crocheting) life. Hundreds of crochet projects at your fingerti... read more
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zig zag or ripple stitch 2 Answershttp://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://image.spreadshirt.com/image-server/image/composition/3940509/view/1/producttypecolor/135/type/png/width/280/height... read more
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I should go do some crochet and listen to wussy music to unwind huh?
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@mommytaco I tend to crochet more now than Cross stitch..
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'asldkjwelfs uncle bill taught me how to crochet!! /makes hats forever
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@jojosutherland Wish I did! Get into a right "fankle" with crochet but word on the street is that it's uber cool now.
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Posted New Product: Crochet Patterns Filet Irish Lace French English Leaf Daisy Edgings to my online store. http://bit.ly/6csiOz
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