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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• Thursday craft goals update – Weeks 38-40

  
  Underground Crafter: Needlecrafts, handmade creativity, and other good stuff — Authority: 107
  Wow, I have been pretty negligent in updating my craft goals !  In my defense, I did have to take almost two weeks off from the blog because of various life stuff (mostly work).  I don’t actually have all that much to report as a result, but here goes… Personal crafting goals 1. Work my way through  ...
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• Woofie Warmer Wednesday ~ Annie has Frosting in the Center!

  
  Life is art ... Art is Life — Authority: 107
  Hi everyone! Happy Wednesday! Archie and I are so excited to feature fashion expert, Annie Medina today! She is simply delicious in her Chocolate Cupcake inspired Woofie Warmer ! Her mom, Nancy , is an amazing artist and takes her with her to all of her Gallery Events . Annie says now ...
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• Crochet Succulents Are Hardy As Can Be

  
  Neatorama — Authority: 739
  I don’t know about you guys, but I’m terrible at gardening. That’s why these crochet succulent gardens seem like such a great option. If you know someone who wants a garden but kills plants at an record-breaking rate, these might make a great Valentine’s Day gift. Link Via CraftZine
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• Interview with crochet designer, Vashti Braha

  
  Underground Crafter: Needlecrafts, handmade creativity, and other good stuff — Authority: 107
  I am so excited to share an interview with Vashti Braha today.  I first learned about Vashti’s work because, as you know, I love Tunisian crochet, and she has designed some amazing Tunisian crochet patterns.  I’m a devoted subscriber to her Crochet Inspirations newsletter .   If you love to crochet, you ...
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• Lots of Blocks

  
  Craft Gossip — Authority: 142
  If  you have Lego-crazy kids like I have, you’ll want to make this lively blanket! The free pattern is aptly named and comes complete with a helpful tutorial. If you read much of my blog, you are well aware that I’m not a fan of joining motifs – like these bright blocks.  But Andrea uses a simple join that ...
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• Year of Projects: Crochet Master Class – New York Groove

  
  Underground Crafter: Needlecrafts, handmade creativity, and other good stuff — Authority: 107
  (This post is part of my Year of Projects:  Crochet Master Class: Lessons and Projects from Today’s Top Crocheters series . You can find my first Irish crochet post here .) Like Ace Frehley , I’m back! Click here to view the embedded video. Did you miss me?  (I missed you!) I ...
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• Princess Aprons: Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Belle or Alice plus Mickey or Minnie crochet hat!

  
  Old School Saving — Authority: 129
  Groop Dealz has some great boutique items for you today!  If you see something you like, get it now as these typically dont last long, usually one day.  $9 Princess Aprons - Choose from Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Belle or Alice ($15 Value) $11 Mickey or Minnie Crochet Hat $5.25 ...
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• Crochet Class Number Two: Make a Scrunchie

  
  Dewey's Treehouse — Authority: 412
  Did you crochet along with us last Saturday? Today the girls will be getting together again, and the planned project is a hair scrunchie.   Scrunchies are endlessly variable...searching for "crocheted scrunchie" will bring up all kinds of patterns.  The basic idea is this:  take a coated ponytail elastic, and ...
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• What’s the Weirdest Thing You’ve Crocheted With?

  
  Craft Gossip — Authority: 142
  Since you can crochet with anything you can wrap around a hook, we have many choices to crochet with. What’s the weirdest thing you’ve crocheted with? I’ve used plastic grocery sacks, plastic newspaper sleeves, horribly rough old Aunt Lydia’s rug yarn, macrame cord, string, twine, fabric strips, and the ...
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• Yarn Projects

  
  Laughing Leah Loves Lilies — Authority: 104
  All three kids in their finished monster hats: side view of Jareds (he requested a mohawk!) The main reason I wanted to learn how to crochet was to be able to do different flowers. There are SO many more options for flowers when you crochet instead of knit. I sat myself down in front of some youtube videos ...
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• Bringing the Crazy

  
  Slugs on the Refrigerator — Authority: 105
  Arent these sweet? I am not really into the whole Cath Kidston floral and polka dots thing, but I saw these in a charity shop and had to have them.  They sung to me and at £4, unmissable.  They were supposed to be £4.50, but I had all 3 children with me, creating havoc with the shop and as I was paying. Georgia ...
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• Ankle Warmers

  
  :: steph chows :: — Authority: 403
  Psst... Dont forget to enter the giveaway!I fully admit it, Im a white athletic sock and just about every type of shoe kinda girl... sure Ill wear tights with some pumps when I have to go to a work meeting, I dont totally embarrass myself... but most work days its just me, a few equally crazy coworkers, and the work ...
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• Super Seniors ~ Meet Peanut

  
  Life is art ... Art is Life — Authority: 107
  Meet Peanut! Hi everyone! Happy Wednesday! I have a very special senior to share with you today. :) He is a 18 year old shitzu named Peanut. He lives in PA with his 12 year old pug sister, Gladys, and his Mom, Linda H . I introduced you to Linda a few months back when Archie got ...
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• Crochet & Flowers

  
  Mockingbird Hill Cottage — Authority: 110
  Ive been churning out some Obsession Scarves for the shop. Perhaps churning isnt the best word for the creative process. How about  joyfully stitching? I so want to get the shop up and running, but there are photos to be taken, pricing to figure out, mailing costs - oh my goodness.  As for photos - the skies have ...
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• 14//2012 {{granny cushion}}

  
  Quilt while you're ahead — Authority: 105
  I can hardly believe it myself, but I had never crochet a granny square type cushion before.   Ever. And I guess if Im honest the thought of weaving in all those ends was the only reason I didnt.  So many changes of colour... so many ends.  Scary.   Then one night Mr M was out on a business dinner I sat at my ...
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• The Moorish Mosaic Afghan: The Perfect Stash-Busting Project

  
  Crochet Me: The Blog — Authority: 106
  For several years, the Moorish Mosaic Afghan has waited impatientlyin my queue as I gathered my yarn—a few skeins from this project, a couple fromthat project, a left over skein donated by a friend. The color design of thiscrochet afghan makes it the perfect stash busting project, allowing you to combinevarious ...
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• Toasty Tuesday ~ Meet The Slimmer Pugs

  
  Life is art ... Art is Life — Authority: 107
  Happy Toasty Tuesday everyone! I could not wait to show you the fabulous photo shoot our friends, The Slimmer Pugs , had in their new sweater vests ! Meet Georgie above in his Custom Sweater Vest... Kelly Green / White / Navy Lily Hot Pink / Pastel Variegated / White Mimi ...
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• Make Do and Mend: Easy to Make Slippers from the Second World War

  
  Miss Beatrix — Authority: 110
  Before I begin, I just wanted to say, new followers - hello! Thank you so much for reading this blog, I really appreciate it. Its wonderful to know that while Im merrily tapping away at my keyboard there are folk out there actually reading what I have to say.  Dont be shy, say hi! And if you think Im ...
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• Introducing ~ Woofie Warmer ~ Dog Neck Warmers

  
  Life is art ... Art is Life — Authority: 107
  Happy Monday Everyone! I am so excited to show you my Newest Crocheted Accessory to my Dog Apparel Line! Introducing Woofie Warmer ~ Dog Neck Warmers! Red collar / Dark Purple trim / Lavender bobbles Many customers over the years have asked for a crocheted warming hug for their larger canine ...
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• Check Out bebe Lined 3/4 Sleeve Crochet Bodycon Dress

  
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  bebe Lined 3/4 Sleeve Crochet Bodycon Dress Review bebe Lined 3/4 Sleeve Crochet Bodycon Dress Feature 92% nylon, 8% spandex. Machine wash. Made in USA. SKU 193044 Style S0CWD1019600 Model is 5’9″ and is wearing a US size S. bebe Lined 3/4 Sleeve Crochet Bodycon Dress Overview Sexy it up in this ...
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