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.
Sweaters, hats, blanket, wash clothes, dresses....everything can be created with crochet technique. Crochet bags and earrings are easy to make too.
http://www.hassdesign.com/FiletCrochetDesigns/IP/CrochetBagPatterns/
Crochet appliques are a good way to embellish bags and purses or dresses.
There are some free iPhone Apps for crocheting. iCrochet has instructional videos for beginners. KnitMinder Lite is helpful to organize the projects, while LionBrand Yarn has many free patterns.
http://www.cnet.com.au/free-iphone-apps-for-knitters-and-crocheters-339302868.htm
Crocheting Tips
- It is possible to teach yourself to crochet
- Easier to learn by example, from a teacher or video
- Experiment until you find the most comfortable way for you to hold the hook
- Beginners should start with plain smooth yarn
- Metal or wooden hooks are usually preferred to plastic hooks
- Steel hooks are used to crochet with thread.
Crochet Magazines
Crochet Today
Interweave Crochet
Crochet!
Crochet-World
How to Crochet a hat/
This cap is easy to crochet. It uses only single crochet stitches. Try making one with stripes.
Crochet Patterns
Crochet patterns are written using abbreviations to the stitches used. The most popular abbreviations are:
ch for chain
sc for single crochet
dc for double crochet
hdc for half double crochet
sl for slip stich
tr for treble crochet
st for stich
Crochet Magazines
Crochet Magazine: Crochet!
Crochet Me: Online Magazine
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References
Fast Facts
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Fact:
Word comes from the Middle French term croche, meaning "hook"
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1812
Earliest written reference to crochet
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Fact:
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Fact:
Crochet produces fabric faster than knitting
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Fact:
Uses 1/3 more yarn than knitting does for the same item, as it tends to produce a thicker fabric with less give
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3 basic stitches
Slip stitch, single crochet, double crochet
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Kippah
Jews wear Kippah(crocheted skull caps). Those are usually made by Arab women from Deir Abu Meshal, near Ramallah
