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With yarn and a crochet hook, crocheting creates fabric by pulling loops of yarn through other loops. Crochet is similar to knitting, though it uses the hook tool instead of knitting needles. Crochet is used to join pieces of knit fabric together, and for adding embellishments to knitted or crocheted items. When crocheting with thread, delicate and elaborate patterns can be created for decoration.
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Fast Facts
- Word comes from the Middle French term croche, meaning "hook"
- 1812: Earliest written reference to crochet
- Crochet hooks can be made out of steel, aluminum, plastic or wood
- Crochet produces fabric faster than knitting
- Uses 1/3 more yarn than knitting does for the same item, as it tends to produce a thicker fabric with less give
- 3 basic stitches: Slip stitch, single crochet, double crochet
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Ray is crocheting and I'm listen to music and she made me change it from crotching hmph. No fun
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