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Crochet (; ) is a process of creating fabric from yarn, thread, or other material strands using a crochet hook. The word is derived from the French word "crochet", meaning hook. Hooks can be made of materials such as metals, woods or plastic and are commercially manufactured as well as produced by artisans. Crocheting, like knitting, consists of pulling loops through other loops, but additionally incorporates wrapping the working material around the hook one or more times. Crochet differs from knitting in that only one stitch is active at one time (exceptions being Tunisian crochet and Broomstick lace), stitches made with the same diameter of yarn are comparably taller, and a single crochet hook is used instead of two knitting needles. Additionally, crochet has its own system of symbols to represent stitch types.

History

Origins

Lis Paludan theorizes that crochet evolved from traditional practices in Arabia, South America, or China, but there is no decisive evidence of the craft being performed before its popularity in Europe during the 19th century. The earliest written reference to crochet refers to shepherd's knitting from The Memoirs of a Highland Lady by Elizabeth Grant (1797–1830) in the 19th century. The first published crochet patterns appeared in the Dutch magazine Pénélopé in 1824. Other indicators that crochet was new in the 19th century include the 1847 publication A Winter's Gift, which provides detailed instructions for performing crochet stitches, although it presumes that readers understand the basics of other needlecrafts. Early references to the craft in Godey's Lady's Book in 1846 and 1847 refer to crotchet before the spelling standardized in 1848.

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Websites

Crochet -- All About Crocheting -- Free Patterns and Instructions
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Crochet - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Crochet! Magazine - Defining Crochet
Crochet! Magazine is the official magazine of the Crochet Guild of America. In its pages, you'll find fabulous crochet patterns and helpful articles that support its ...www.crochetmagazine.com

Crochet Me
An online crochet magazine, updated throughout the year, providing free patterns and original features.www.crochetme.com

Video
How to Crochet - Part 1 - Basics for the Absolute BeginnerFriday, 18 May 2012 15:40:28
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Blogs

Crochet Spot » Blog Archive » Decreasing Blocks in Filet Crochet ...
Decreasing in filet crochet is incredibly simple. You either simply make the row shorter or start the row with slip stitches, and this works whether you're decreasing on top of solid blocks or spaces. To decrease at the beginning ...Candace10 Hours 50 Minutes agohttp://www.crochetspot.com/

Felicia Day Learns to Crochet @Craftzine.com blog
When actress Felicia Day launched her new YouTube channel, Geek & Sundry, I was thrilled. I was particularly intrigued by a very brief glimpse of her crocheting in the opening of her show, The Flog, where she shares her...Rachel HobsonWednesday, May 16, 2012 3:00 PMhttp://blog.craftzine.com/

Stashbuster Crochet: A Quick Crochet Project Idea - How to Crochet ...
You know those inevitable little yarn-ball leftovers from all your crochet projects that are not-quite-enough size for anything substantial to be made? Well, I've got enough to fill two giant plastic bins in my already ...Sharon Zientara19 Hours 0 Minutes agohttp://www.crochetme.com/blogs/how_to_crochet/default.aspx

Steal: Rihanna's Giorgio Baldi Unif Clothing Crochet Birkin Skirt ...
Rihanna hit up Giorgio Baldi restaurant with bestie Melissa in a lace tub top accented by a $68 Unif Clothing Crochet Birkin Skirt: The sheer number comes in black and white, and features a fun scalloped hem. Hot! or Hmm….Claire20 Hours 49 Minutes agohttp://fashionbombdaily.com/

Filet Crochet-Spring Break: Addicted to Filet Crochet 5 « Music City ...
Filet Crochet-Spring Break: Addicted to Filet Crochet 5. Christening Themed Personalized Coffee Favors · 6 5/16 x 46 1/8 Custom Poster Frame 6.313 X 46.125 Picture Frames · Sharp FO15CR Thermal Ink Ribbonrefills ...darren6411 Hours 58 Minutes agohttp://www.musiccitynews.com/

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Jackson County woman who has been on dialysis nearly 35 years called "a miracle" - The Jackson Citizen Patriot - MLive.com
She can no longer crochet, a favorite pastime. They leave their home by 5:15 am on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and he wheels her inside in a wheelchair. Once she is in her chair for her treatment that begins at 6 am, he leaves to work out at ...2 Hours 37 Minutes agowww.mlive.com

Sense of Fashion: Savannah boutiques show off the best of texture - Savannah Morning News
Creating single silhouettes of delicate lace, adding tight pleating that creates swing or just a knot of crochet to draw your eye — texture is an element of design that is often not overlooked while selecting your clothes for today.10 Hours 27 Minutes agosavannahnow.com

Sue E. Anderson - Staunton News Leader
She loved to sew, knit, crochet, read and travel. She was an avid Cubs fan and was a doll and teddy bear collector. The joys of her life were her children and grandchildren. She is survived by two daughters, Rebecca Higgins and her husband, Richard, ...8 Hours 1 Minutes agowww.newsleader.com

Religion Calendar for the Erie area - GoErie.com
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY: Second Tuesday; 1-2 pm; Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania administration building, 5031 West Ridge Road; Sisters of St. Joseph associates looking for people who like to knit or crochet. Info: 836-4134.10 Hours 41 Minutes agowww.goerie.com

CHURCHES' CORNER - Port Huron Times Herald
They teach knitting, crochet and needlework. For details about these programs, call (810) 990-4388. The church is at 4311 Pine Grove Road. PORT HURON TWP. – Worship services will be at 8 and 10:30 am Sunday with Sunday school at 9:15 am The ...4 Hours 7 Minutes agowww.thetimesherald.com

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