Crochet
Crochet. The needlecraft for everyone. What is Crochet?. The creation of fabric using interlocking loops of thread. Crochet vs Knit. Crochet Single active loop One hook. Knit Multiple active loops Two needles. Origins of Crochet. Shifted from the wealthy to the common
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Crochet The needlecraft for everyone
What is Crochet? • The creation of fabric using interlocking loops of thread
Crochet vs Knit Crochet • Single active loop • One hook Knit • Multiple active loops • Two needles
Origins of Crochet • Shifted from the wealthy to the common • Popular in Europe during 19th century • Originally used as substitute for lace • Irish lace • Popular in U.S. during 20th century
Crochet Stitches The Basics Chain Double Crochet Single Crochet
Crochet Stitches Other Common Stitches Puff Stitch V Stitch Shell
Crochet Methods • Standard • Filet • Tunisian • Quilt