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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• Easy Stitch for iPhone and iPod touch

  
  Hook and Needles: Knitting and Crochet Blog (cool stuff, techniques, and things I find) — Authority:
  If you are learning to knit or crochet, and you have an iPhone or iPod touch, here’s an application that give step by step instruction s. I haven’t tried it, but some of you may find useful: Easy Stitch
  3 hours ago

• Amigurumi Robin

  
  Cute Designs UK - Loving Handmade Plushies, Crochet Amigurumi and Kawaii — Authority: 113
  Continuing with another of my more winter themed amigurumis this is a little robin I made. Quite an obvious idea after making so many owls recently. :) I actually cant believe were well into November already! :O Id better get a move on listing some of my other ones. Anyway, the robin is up for adoption at my etsy ...
  4 hours ago

• Block 31

  
  Fat-Quarter — Authority: 463
  Last week I finished another block for my Groninger blanket. It’s the last original block I wanted to knit. I only need 3 more blocks, but my knitting needles will stay in my knitting bag for some time. I’m making a black crochet blanket for my daughter. She needs one for her new room when she’s moving out in ...
  4 hours ago

• Clanger

  
  Janet Clare — Authority: 112
  You’re right I have been knitting a Clanger! It was good fun too. A bit fiddly here and there, but fun! Here’s the free pattern I used if you’re tempted to make one for yourself.  This one is a present for a good friend of ours who loved the Clangers as a small boy. Whether he’ll actually want one ...
  9 hours ago

• Learn to Crochet - Broomstick Lace Video Tutorial

  
  Hooked on Needles — Authority: 120
  Heres an oldie, but a goody, for you crocheters out there...Broomstick Lace! This method of crochet got its name because back in the day a broomstick would have been used to hold the large loops on the loop row. These days there are so many different sizes of large knitting needles made of so many different ...
  10 hours ago

• not quite right.

  
  little red hen — Authority: 106
  Ive started a new crochet project (although I promised myself I would not as this time was supposed to be devoted to the kids and the house.) But I could not resist this lovely cardi /shawl that can be worn several different ways. the endless cardi /shawl pattern from stitch diva studios I like that this one ...
  11 hours ago

• and I still make things, too!

  
  mixedupbeauty.net — Authority: 99
  Holy crap, two posts in one day? *is ded* Lest my blog become solely a book review blog–not that there’s anything wrong with that, but once upon a time [before Twitter], I actually blogged several times a week!–here are a couple things I’ve knit and crocheted recently I’m sooo bad about taking pics and ...
  18 hours ago

• What is the Right Side of a Crochet Piece?

  
  Learn to Crochet - Free Instructions and Patterns — Authority: 118
  From time to time you may come across crochet instructions telling you to have the " right side of the work facing you ." Right side means, the side facing out after your project is finished. If you like the look of the back of the stitches, that can be your right side. When you work the afghan stitch, you ...
  18 hours ago

• Trying To Keep It Together

  
  Yarn Pixie — Authority: 108
  Now Playing: Destination Truth on SyFy Rewind Chullachaqui/Bermuda Triangle ---------- Heres my progress on my scarf for the Red Scarf Project this year... Id say Im maybe a quarter of the way done. Looks good, may need some blocking. The seed stitch is a bit fatter than the other sections. Just one ...
  19 hours ago

• How long does it take to learn basic crochet skills?

  
  http://diddy.name — Authority: 165
  I want to learn how to crochet a cupcake and some other cute things. On average, how long do you think it takes to crochet a simple 3" disk? I have seen photos in blogs that make many crochet figures and they’re really cute but seem really hard to make. Any tips on crocheting also? Does anyone recommend a website ...
  21 hours ago

• Manly Granny

  
  cara lou — Authority: 106
  I told you I was addicted to these granny squares, right? This afghan is essentially the same as the previous one (same stitch, etc) but in different colors and with a scalloped border. Lisas baby shower was today -- this afghan is for her little boy due around Christmas. We are very excited to have another ...
  22 hours ago

• The Crochet Answer Book: Solutions to Every Problem You’ll Ever Face; Answers to Every Question You’ll Ever Ask

  
  Webmaster News — Authority: 144
  From Booklist Crochet might be easily defined as creating a series of loops with hooks; to many novices, however, the craft itself might defy simple understanding. Eckman comes to the rescue with dozens of well-thought-out questions, comprehensible answers, and chapters on topics ranging from equipment needs to ...
  22 hours ago

• I just had to make a birdie too !

  
  trudette — Authority: 110
  One of my favourite Blogs is Attic24 , Lucy crochets the most wonderful things and has many tutorials of her lovely creations on her Blog as well. For example this birdie tutorial , I just had to make a birdie too ! Have a look at this Attic24 Inspired Flickr ...
  1 day ago

• Another baby Altay, to match blankie

  
  Chez Plum blog — Authority: 110
  The baby blankie for my baby’s cousin is finished, except for those darn ends to weave in.. :-P I wanted to make a little extra present “from me” to my cousin, as the blanket is a request from my grandmother. So I made another baby Altay hat with some of the leftover yarn. Of course it’s going to be much ...
  1 day ago

• The Socks have Friends

  
  All Things Tangled — Authority: 126
  I finished my Pink and Black House Socks a couple of days ago, but havent had time to post them. You can click on the picture for a more detailed description. Unlike the last pair I made, these ones I crocheted. Theyre super warm and cozy, and if by January, theres a pair that hasnt sold, Im taking them for myself. ...
  1 day ago

• Crochet Cell Phone Cases #2

  
  Ragamuffin Quilts — Authority: 115
  I made 2 more cell phone cases last night. I think Im hooked, literally. LOL Ok that was funny for me since I crocheted them and the fact I just woke up from only 4 hours of sleep so Im silly tired. The 2nd green one has a cute popcorn texture in the stitches. The blue & brown is a also nice with its deep earth ...
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• BABY HATS – KEEP THOSE LITTLE ONE’S EARS WARM!

  
  Crochet — Authority: 108
  I’ve run across such cute caps for baby lately that I thought I’d better share.  Check out some of these for gifting or for charity. SPORT WEIGHT WITH H HOOK http://www.lovinghugsfamily.com/hatpattern.html There’s another one at the same website that is made with sock/fingering weight and a G hook. ...
  1 day ago

• Crocheted Bender

  
  Geek Crafts — Authority: 535
  Who’s everyone’s favorite booze guzzling, foul-mouthed, kleptomaniac robot ? Well, that’s easy! Bender ! I don’t know why we see so many more Bender crafts than any other character from Futurama , but I love them! Coryjo posted her Crocheted Bender on craftster , he’s cute, he’s cuddly, and ...
  1 day ago

• Weekending with the Bug!

  
  ... With A Saudi Accent — Authority: 118
  بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم My eldest is joining me and my youngest at home today. The bug has got her down now too. But I know shes having a little fun with us! I kicked off my weekend with an enlightening Parenting Session. It was brilliant but I will have to leave that for another post! ...
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• Vintage crochet Friday #43

  
  thornberry — Authority: 122
  Whoops, I missed Friday! So here is Vintage crochet Saturday. Fashionable peasant styling with the gently gathered neckline, beautiful lace pattern, not sure about the colour.  Otherwise, definitely crochetable!
  1 day ago

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