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Basic Instructions for Beginning Crochet

Crochet is a popular craft around the world. For thousands of years, people have used the art of crochet to create lace and fabrics to use on their garments and to sell to others. Crocheted items were a sign of wealth and prestige.

Tunisian Crochet Tutorial - A Free Beginner Crochet Tutorial

The mixture of crochet coupled with knitting is the specialty of Tunisian crochet The characteristic or nature of Tunisian crochet is that it favors thick, long, strong and warm fabric thus making it favorable for winter clothes especially sportswear. Tunisian crochet start from a chain, which the same in conventional crochet, thereafter one loop from every stitch is taken on the hook as we stitch from let side to right side along the path.

Crochet Fork Or Hairpin Lace Loom - The Larger Hooks Are Needed Today

It used to be a simple crochet hook, yarn and a pattern was your total supplies if you crocheted. Today we have a much larger selection of crocheting equipment and many are great improvements. But some are just new variations of the old equipment. There is a new crochet fork or as we called it a hairpin lace loom. There are many different brands out today. When I was young we made our own lace loom.

Crochet Flowers - A Great Way to Use Up Your Leftover Yarn!

One problem commonly faced by those who do a lot of knitting and crocheting is the question of what to do with their leftover yarn. These are the bits and pieces -- sometimes a few yards -- of yarn that are left over from the hats, scarves, mittens etc. that you have knitted or crocheted. What do you do with all of this yarn? Just throw it away? Not if you have a lot of it -- that's like throwing money away!

Craft Crocheting from Your Home

Crocheting is not only a craft but an art. Once you master the basic stitches you will be well on your way to creating masterpieces you will be pride to share with your family and friends. Anyone can learn to crochet as long as they put their mind to it.

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