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Crocheting

Crocheting Article

Crochet is a process of creating fabric from yarn or thread using a crochet hook. The word is derived from the Middle French word croc or croche, meaning hook. Crocheting, similar to knitting, consists of pulling loops of yarn through other loops. Crochet differs from knitting in that only one loop is active at one time (the sole exception being Tunisian crochet), and that a crochet hook is used instead of knitting needles.

Around the world, crochet became a thriving cottage industry, particularly in Ireland and northern France, supporting communities whose traditional livelihoods had been damaged by wars, changes in farming and land use, and crop failures. Women and sometimes even children would stay at home and create things such as clothes and blankets to make money. The finished items were purchased mainly by the emerging middle class. The introduction of crochet as an imitation of a status symbol, rather than a unique craft in its own right, had stigmatized the practice as common. Those who could afford lace made by older and more expensive methods disdained crochet as a cheap copy. This impression was partially mitigated by Queen Victoria, who conspicuously purchased Irish-made crochet lace and even learned to crochet herself. Irish crochet lace was further promoted by Mlle. Riego de la Branchardiere around 1842 who published patterns and instructions for reproducing bobbin lace and needle lace via crochet, along with many publications for making crocheted clothing from wool yarns. The patterns available as early as the 1840s varied and complex.


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MAGIC CROCHET, VOLUME 26, AUGUST 1983

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10 BALLS OF PURPLE COTTON CROCHET THREAD YARN SIZE 10

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Old-Time Crochet 35+ Patterns Doilies Filet Crochet

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Crocheted Petting Zoo Pattern Lamb Rabbit Pink Elephant

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Fleisher's Sweater Book - Revised Edition Vol . 106

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Crochet leaflet - The Thread Crochet Christmas Village

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THREAD CROCHET BOOKMARKS PATTERNS MINIATURE BEAR Flower

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LA Leaflet - Thread Tissue Box Covers Book Two

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LOT 6 SOFT COLORS COTTON YARN #10 THREADS CROCHET CLEA

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White BIrches Favorite Doilies 25 Heirloom Doilies

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Sundown & Harmony Doily Crochet Patterns

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Classy Lady's Skirt and Top Crochet Pattern + More

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Crochet leaflet - Hearts and Flowers (doilies)

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Pop Fashions Vol. 91

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Quick Knits For "Big Boyes" No. 2

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LOT 40 BALLS COTTON YARN #20 THREADS CROCHET TATTING

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Shells For Every Occcasion... Vol. 88

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JAPANESE STANDARD GAUGE GARTER BAR SET. EXC. CONDITION

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"CROCHET IN A DAY" 110+ Q&E PROJECTS SAVE $$ IMPERFECT

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BEAUTIFUL Crocheted SWEATERS 39 Patterns P. Bevans HCDJ

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Pirate Bear & His Bird Crochet Pattern + More Patterns

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1939 Knick Knacks to crochet - Book No. 134

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CROCHET PATTERNS BOOK LOT DOILIES AND MORE DOILIES

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Special Needle Assortment from HD Taylor Company

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Set of 8-1/2" Hand Crochet Doilies (Burgandy/Rose)

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BABY BOY AFGHANS THROW CROCHET 4 PATTERNS DRUMMER PLAID

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Sunsuit with Vest Baby Crochet Pattern + More Patterns

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Set of 2 Hand Crochet Doilies (Burgandy/White)

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LOT 6 PASTEL COLORS COTTON YARN #10 THREAD CROCHET CLEA

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Fleisher's Hand-Knit Fashions - Vol. 102

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CROCHET AFGHAN PATTERNS CLASSY NEW AFGHANS PATTERN BOOK

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16" ROUND LACY THREAD DOILY CROCHET PATTERN

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Pineapple Crochet Patterns Christmas Curtains Valances

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Heirloom Baby Booties Crochet Patterns

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RAG RUG Kit Crocheted - Includes Oval & Round Patterns!

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DELENA/ELIZABETH HIDDLESON VOLUME 16 CROCHET PATTERN

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CHILD SHORT OVERALLS CROCHET PATTERN

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Fun Swim Suit/Bikini & Cover-up Crochet Pattern

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Butterfly Baby/Toddler Set Knitting Pattern + More

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Lot Vintage Crochet Doll Clothes Books inc Circus

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Butterscotch Baby Bolero and Dress Baby Crochet Pattern

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MAGIC CROCHET, VOLUME 23, JANUARY 1983

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Roo Designs Childrens Truck Sweater Knitting Pattern

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Merry-Go-Round Baby Afghan Crochet Pattern

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BABY AFGHAN CROCHET PATTERNS BLANKETS PATTERN NEW BOOK

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1960's CROCHET BRIDE**ANNIE'S ATTIC CROCHET PATTERN

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Annie's Attic 5 crochet & PC pattern leaflets Barbie sz

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Set of 2 Hand Crochet Doilies (Orchid Pink/White)

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Crochet Hat Patterns Baby Child Cap Pirate Cowboy Crown

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Virtuoso & Cogwheel Doily Crochet Patterns

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ELIZABETH HIDDLESON VOLUME 7 CROCHET PATTERNS

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Heart Afghans Crochet Patterns Baby Afghan Pattern Book

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Crochet Star Spangled Summer Fun

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12"inch Pansy Crochet Doily (Pink,Yellow,Violet, Blue)

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Tiny Tots Doll Crochet Pattern

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Infant's Dress, Hat, and Booties Baby Crochet Pattern

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Noni Lenten Roses Beaded Purse Felting Knitting Pattern

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Back to School Backpack Crochet Pattern + More

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Fleisher's Cardigans - Vol. 94

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8 Adorable ANIMAL CROCHET Patterns Amy Gaines New Book

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Set of 2 Blue and White Hand Crochet Doilies

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SINGER KNITTING MACHINE CAST ON COMB - 200 NEEDLE SIZE

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Victorian Minature Baby Carriage Crochet Pattern

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Columbia Minerva Super-Sonics III - Leaflet 2512

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Large Lot Vintage Tatting & Crochet Edging & Doilies

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Quick Knits For "Big Boyes"

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Club Chic Lady's Dress Crochet Pattern

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Soft Layette Baby Crochet Pattern + Magazine w/ More

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Tractor Baby Boy Overalls Crochet Pattern

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Four Filet Placemat to Mix or Match Crochet Patterns

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Crochet Thread Mini Doilies Doily Patterns Coasters NEW

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SET OF 3 HEAVY METAL M/C KNITTING CLAW WEIGHTS 7" LONG

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Columbia Minerva More Super-Sonics - Leaflet 2511

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