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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• My Christmas gift to you (free pattern)

  
  Sunshine's Creations — Authority: 129
  I am making this pattern available as a free down load as your holiday gift for reading my blog thank you. This is a limited time offer I will change it back for a purchase item at the end of January. download now On children this is a cape on small to medium adults it is a caplet. sorry I have no ...
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• My First Christmas Present

  
  Enthusiastic crochetoholic — Authority: 125
  I received a copy of Crochet Today in the post yesterday. There was no message attached to it but the label suggested that it was one of 4. I asked everyone I knew if they had sent it to me and got denials all around. My friend suggested that there must be a Santa and he had sent it. Later in the day I contacted my ...
  19 hours ago

• 365.356: scarf

  
  ohmygoodknits! — Authority: 120
  gift #12 was completed yesterday. It’s a simple DC scarf. 16DC, including the turning chain, for approx. 100 rows with a SC border, using a 6.5mm (K) hook. Lion Brand Homespun yarn in “bourbon.” Gift #13 is waiting for my DPNs. Gift #14 may get the axe.
  23 hours ago

• Crocheting a Yurt

  
  CRAFT — Authority: 700
  Kate Pokorny is crocheting a yurt from woolminiyurt. Not a mini yurt, although she makes those too, but a full-size structure that will support itself and provide shelter. Her projects called Yurt Alert , and you can get involved at Kates website and support her through Kickstarter , where theres also a neat video ...
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• Rushed Christmas Order and Holiday Hairstyles

  
  Crochet*D*Lane — Authority: 120
  I rushed delivered this little cutie and adorable pair of pink and white leg warmers today for a dear customer of mine to make it in time to be under the Christmas tree this week! Phew....now I can breathe!! ;) This past weekend we had an early Christmas dinner at my grandparents in laws. They always have their ...
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• Crochet, Kittens and Kits!

  
  The Fantail — Authority: 131
  Crochet Kittens blog is a delight. Regular readers will know I am a big fan and have been inspired by Selena and The Animators Wife to have a go at crochet, (finally, I hear her say...) I have Amigurumi World which was recommended by a crocheter over on Ravelry as a good beginners book, and once, I get the ...
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• Cuba, farewell

  
  The Notorious C.J.T. — Authority: 117
  Since the Cuban authorities had other ideas about our vacation (Shannon called it 20 minutes , but it was really closer to an hour total on the ground there), I’ve had to figure out other ways to amuse myself while off work for a few days-other than wound licking. I’ve done some more knitting-the shawl I started ...
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• Knit or Crochet Winter Eternity Scarves

  
  A Mom in Red High Heels - Beauty & Style Tips for Moms — Authority: 504
  I found more great eternity scarves!  Metropark has knit or crochet variety (and also a flashy silver one!). I adore the look of this scarf style and am on the mission to get everyone in one this season! $19 Metropark.com Don’t forget, you can buy a $5 pattern to knit your own chunky eternity scarf with a ...
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• Crochet a Rug for Your Family Room, Living Room, Bedroom or Any Room

  
  Craftdrawer Crafts — Authority: 140
  Large Picot Lace Rug This lovely, large, and lacy Picot Rug would make a beautiful addition to your home decor. Edged with fringe and accented with braids, it is crocheted using three strands of worsted weight yarn and sizes N (9.00 mm) and Q (15.50 mm) hooks. How To Download this pattern ...
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• Vanna’s Glamour Goes to the White House

  
  Lion Brand Notebook — Authority: 122
  A few weeks ago, LBY-customer Lisa S. posted on the Lion Brand Yarn Studio ’s Ravelry board some pretty cool news: So I knit my sister a Golden Honey Shrug in the Sapphire colorway of Vanna’s Glamour and she wore it to the White House Christmas party last night! How cool is that???? Lucky for us ...
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• Amigurumi, my new obssession

  
  Qwaider Planet — Authority: 168
  I have a new crafting obsession. Mr Bear and Mr Hippo Hehehe there’s something wrong with them, their heads should be round, and I just can’t seem to get them round enough. Not that it really Read More......( read more )
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• Amigurumi, my new obssession

  
  Chocolate Mints In a Jar — Authority: 121
  I have a new crafting obsession. Mr Bear and Mr Hippo Hehehe there’s something wrong with them, their heads should be round, and I just can’t seem to get them round enough.  Not that it really matters, because I got my hooks, yarn and a total addiction to crocheting little amigurumi creatures. Similar Posts ...
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• Not crackers...

  
  Dragonfly — Authority: 118
  Ive so enjoyed having time at home this year to get stuck into making loads of hand-made gifts for Christmas. Perhaps this is my vocation. It seems the more I make, the more I want to make and my brain is fit to burst. One thing I find a complete waste of money is Christmas crackers. Every year we seem to spend ...
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• Ho Ho Ho from Doggie Darling

  
  Veronica Darling's Crafty Adventures — Authority: 123
  Oh dear. Have I got cabin fever? (I am in a holiday house with my parents, my brother and his fiancee and THREE dogs - please dont tell anyone!) YES Have I gone cuckoo for Christmas. HARDLY BUT A LITTLE BIT I followed these gorgeously simple instructions , and shortened it just a bit and only did one row ...
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• The Elves Have Taken Over

  
  Say-very Sweet Things — Authority: 111
  I made a crocheted sweater and hat for baby Elizabeth- Crochet Sweater and Tam/Hat I got the pattern at Bella Bambina .  The hat/tam I made up off the top of my head.  I had the Night, Night Kitty that I had crocheted for Brian a couple of years ago model it. Sweater and Tam/Hat I Crocheted Brian ...
  2 days ago

• Vampire Bite Necklace for Your Twilight Mom

  
  Neatorama — Authority: 773
  Got a Twilight Mom ? Etsy seller meekssandygirl crocheted the perfect necklace for her: a Vampire Bite silk cashmere necklace. Link | More unusual Christmas gift ideas by our very own Jill Harness over at Inventor Spot
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• W.W.C.J.D? (What Would Crocheted Jesus Do?)

  
  Homemade Hilarity — Authority: 126
  Continuing our countdown to Jesus birthday, I bring you my favourite Jesus ever (EVER): Yay! Happy crochet googley-eyed Jesus!   With less-than a nose (hah! see what I did there?) and a penchant for chocolate cake, evidently.  So what would crocheted Jesus do?  Give you a big chocolatey hug while ...
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• Manic Monday: Crocheted Baby Blanket

  
  Craftster.org Blog — Authority: 542
  Mamaedgar made this gorgeous baby blanket for friend’s baby. It took a little longer than expected… The baby got it when she was 9 months old! When you hear that the blanket is comprised of 52 separate hexagons, each of which took 25 minutes just to make, let alone connecting them and then weaving in all those ...
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• Send a Little Lola (and a Little Love!)

  
  Lion Brand Notebook — Authority: 122
  This holiday season, spread the yarnie joy with our favorite yarncrafter, Lola ! Send this and many other free e-cards to your friends and family by clicking here . Happy Holidays! Related links: Free knit & crochet e-cards Lola — Not Your Average Knitter PLUS interview with cartoonist Todd Clark
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• Skirt, Ruby doll and hooded cardi

  
  Chez Plum blog — Authority: 109
  Holidays are upon us, and it’s snowy and cold outside: more reasons to stay warm inside and craft away:-) I finished sewing Maud’s new skirt, and she wore it yesterday with all the family. I was proud, and got a few compliments too. Of course Prune asks for hers now ! I also started a Ruby doll . ...
  2 days ago

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