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The word crochet is derived from the Middle French word croc or croche, meaning hook. It describes the process of creating fabric from a length of cord, yarn, or thread with a Crochet hook. The origin of the crochet technique is a subject of considerable controversy. The word is not to be confused with "crotchet", otherwise known as a quarter note.
Crocheted fabric in the modern sense is begun by placing a slip-knot loop on the hook, pulling another loop through the first loop, and so on to create a chain. The chain is either turned and worked in rows, or joined end-to-end and worked in rounds. Rounds can also be created by working many stitches into a single loop. Stitches are made by pulling one or more loops through each loop of the chain. This method distinguishes crochet from other methods of fabric-making such as knitting, as it is composed entirely of loops made with a single hook and is only secured when the free end of the strand is pulled through the final loop.
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Was reading a wristlet pattern, and was terribly confused until I realized I was looking at a knitting pattern, not a crochet. Made no sense
Somna (Damaris) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:36:37 -0000
Was reading a wristlet pattern, and was terribly confused until I realized I was looking at a knitting pattern, not a crochet. Made no sense
@JasmineCirjanic Interweave Crochet, Vogue Knitting Holiday 09 and Debbie Blis Autumn. I'm so excited!
nakedknitgirl (Naked Knitgirl) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:43:19 -0000
@JasmineCirjanic Interweave Crochet, Vogue Knitting Holiday 09 and Debbie Blis Autumn. I'm so excited!
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@MullberryCrafts I hear ya. I don't get around to knitting and crochet as much as I would like to.
HandmadeDiva (Edna/HandmadeDIVA) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:22:00 -0000
@MullberryCrafts I hear ya. I don't get around to knitting and crochet as much as I would like to.
We did a big wishlist delivery yesterday: sewing machine, scrap material, crochet needles, knitting needles, and thread
freestorepdx (Free Store Portland) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:24:09 -0000
We did a big wishlist delivery yesterday: sewing machine, scrap material, crochet needles, knitting needles, and thread
@mabeloos and we can arm ourselves with crochet hooks and knitting needles! :D
DIYSara (Sara Anderson) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:25:55 -0000
@mabeloos and we can arm ourselves with crochet hooks and knitting needles! :D
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