Crochet

Crochet is considered a "needlecraft," and is a close cousin to knitting. Crocheting utilizes a small hook to create "chains" in a single piece of yarn. Traditionally, crochet is used to create afghans, especially when those afghans are comprised of granny squares (small squares that are crocheted individually -- often with varying patterns and colors -- and then sewn together to create the finished project). However, you can often find crochet patterns for sweaters, purses, pillows, toys, and even dresses.

There are hundreds of different crochet "stitches," used to create different effects. Basic crochet stitches include: chain, cluster, double crochet, crossed double crochet, half double crochet, long single crochet, loop stitch, and many more.

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “Crochet”

• Blue Owl Crochet Purse

  
  carriewolf.net — Authority: 99
  So I am in love with little metal sew-on purse frames, they work wonderfully with my fine gauge crochet. Here is my first owl purse, I am working on a green one right now. I am hooked.
  20 hours ago

• Winter Sale at Banana Republic

  
  Splendicity — Authority: 496
  If you need to stock up on some last-minute holiday gifts , the winter sale at Banana Republic in stores and online is a great place to look.  With all of the recent snow storms in the East, everyone is definitely going to be wanting some new cold weather accessories that look fashionable and keep them warm.  ...
  20 hours ago

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  DisOrganization — Authority: 128
  The Swamp Monster hat, for Ethan.
  21 hours ago

• Karlies hat

  
  Ashley Akers — Authority: 120
  I made my niece Karlie a hat for Christmas. I had some sizing issues, but it turned out super cute. My brother said he wants on in his size too! Here are all the details about the hat.
  21 hours ago

• Afghan and Ribbon

  
  Say-very Sweet Things — Authority: 109
  Brian took 5th place out of the top 6th winners at his school’s science fair. Brian and his Ribbon Afghan I crocheted for Elizabeth. Elizabeths Crocheted Afghan I have made each grandchild an afghan. Big Whoop! Posted in crochet, crocheting, family, grandson, handmade, photos, school Tagged: afghan, ...
  1 day ago

• First Crocheted Hat

  
  Scatter Sunshine — Authority: 118
  While running late for my crochet class last week I dashed to the computer and typed in "crochet hat free pattern", printed practically the first thing that came up and here is what I ended up with. Im so pleased. It is a little large, but I can fix that on hat number two. The free pattern is here. The pattern is ...
  1 day ago

• Finally!

  
  cats, crafts and penguins — Authority: 114
  It took me a long time to find buttons I liked and then it took a while until I felt like sewing them on, but it is finally finished. My version of the Garter Yoke Cardigan. Made with a rather thick yarn and more of a jacket than a cardigan. I will probably make another one in a thinner yarn some day. And Miss K. ...
  1 day ago

• Capricious - I Dont Think So

  
  Enthusiastic crochetoholic — Authority: 125
  When I got my copy of Inside Crochet Issue 5 my locally living niece saw Capricious cardi and liked it so I decided to make it for her as a surprise as she is so good with me. Taking me here and there when she can. The designer, Marlaina Bird, is from the US and whilst I am not bothered where the designer lives I do ...
  2 days ago

• Darth Vader Amigurumi

  
  Geek Crafts — Authority: 588
  Craftster user, Kirsa ,  crocheted this adorable Darth Vader Amigurumi as a Christmas gift for her nephew. The coolest thing about this Darth Vader is the detail on his chest and…his helmet is removable! (Okay, so I lied, the coolest thing about him is that I got to use “adorable” and “Darth Vader” ...
  2 days ago

• Sold 70 Flowers!!

  
  This Year's Dozen — Authority: 118
  Whew!! Special orders finished and delivered. Glad that’s over. When I delivered the orders, I took along extra flowers. I had made them in as many colors and sizes as fast as my fingers could go. One order was for 20 flowers and a 2nd order was for 24 flowers. I had a feeling all of them would sell. They were so ...
  2 days ago

• But, tomorrow, for real

  
  Life according to... — Authority: 128
  I had these great plans for today about sitting down and writing a real blog post and saying something at least moderately interesting. But, instead, I spent the great majority of my day doing two things. One of them was this: This directly plays into thing #2, which is the afternoon/evening that I spent party ...
  2 days ago

• Handmade crochet package From: Kikis Crochet - Ends 12/20

  
  Handmade Giveaways — Authority: 142
  Win: Handmade crochet package From: Kikis Crochet Open to: International residents End date: December 20, 2009 Direct link to giveaway: http://grshortstop.blogspot.com/2009/12/christmas-giveaway-4-most-adorable-etsy.html
  2 days ago

• CrafTATstic: Crafty Tattoos - Masonette’s Crafty Collection

  
  Craftster.org Blog — Authority: 542
  Check out mansonette ’s gorgeous crafty supplies tattoo! Not only does it encompass some of her crafting loves (crochet and sewing) and have a fantastic banner, but each of the buttons represents a member of her immediate family. Awwww! What an awesome crafty tat!
  2 days ago

• Free Crochet Pattern: Lanel’s Mitts

  
  Craft Leftovers — Authority: 465
  I wear fingerless mittens so my fingers can be fidgety while wearing them and warm. It never fails that while I can use my fingers without gloves, my hands are freaking cold. No more. Taking inspiration from my nerdy star trek loving side, I made fingerless mittens that make my hands feel like Riker’s must have ...
  2 days ago

• Free To Be Crafty: An Adorable Crocheted Helicopter

  
  Craftster.org Blog — Authority: 542
  Who can resist an cheerful inanimate object with a happy smile? Not me! This little helicopter, inspired by the TV show M*A*S*H*, is adorable. It would also be sweet hooked in bright colors for a child’s room. Kjlutz very kindly shared the pattern so you can make one, too. Thanks Kjlutz! It’s so cute! Click ...
  2 days ago

• Handmade Daily: 12/18

  
  St. Louis Handmade — Authority: 129
  Jackie Chambers : Bright Bubbles Necklace- Li me
  3 days ago

• 9 - christmas crochet

  
  The Bird Bath — Authority: 119
  Ive had a little bit of crochet on the go this week. Small distractions of colour. The Catherine wheel pattern is quite a basic pattern to follow - but it took at least four attempts for me to cotton onto what should be going on there. But thats what happens when you get distracted from your distractions..... ...
  3 days ago

• My first ever ( wonky) Potholder

  
  teddybearswednesday — Authority: 125
  Im making some potholders for my mum for Christmas. And Ive finished my first one, but im a bit worried about it, I followed the pattern exactly and it sort of doesnt sit flat and sort of ruffles. Do you think it looks bad? I asked my dad, he thinks its the nature of it, but you know dads men they dont really know a ...
  3 days ago

• Thankful Thursday

  
  From Aura — Authority: 115
  A day off work is something to be thankful about, especially since I had so many unfinished crafting projects. Mini Crochet Cloths contain a mini soap from Heidis Handmades. Crochet Snowmen Ornaments and Coasters Finished Mini Cloth is ready Sock Monkey Ipod Cozy is ready ...
  3 days ago

• Greta

  
  teddybearswednesday — Authority: 125
  Meet Greta the lamb. Greta loves to bake lovely treats for all her friends Pikelet, Kermit, Donut, Colin and Pearl. She also loves skipping ( both with a rope and without), sewing and strawberry sorbet.
  3 days ago

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