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Articles about crocheting (0-50 of 137)
- All About Embroidered Loops
By: Max Johnson | - Loops are extremely pervasive in stitching, knitting and crocheting. They can be used to stitch small details onto garments, or as ornamental details in themselves, attached to the edge of fabric for a stylish touch. They are also used in the lettering embroidered onto garments for some groups, particularly athletes participating in major league sports, where the lettering is used to spell out a player's surname and number on the team.
A picot is a loop of thread which is made to ...
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- Craft Home Business
By: NIRMAL | - A craft home business is the ideal business enterprise for people who love arts and crafts. It is the best way to make the most of an individuals natural artistic ability. There is a wide variety of craft home businesses that can be very profitable. Some of the most popular crafts for a home business include candle making, beading, quilting, soap making, flower pressing, crocheting, and even woodworking.
Craft home businesses are not only for women but also for men. Regardless o ...
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- Differences Between Knitting And Crocheting
By: Pam McNeely | - For most people who have not worked with either knitting or crocheting, there appears to be little difference between the two, and even more confusion about what the process actually is. Most people at least know that both involve a needle and yarn, but the understanding usually stops there. For those who have done one and not the other, there is usually confusion about what the other method actually does and some of the things that are possible to be created with it.
The basic ...
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- Crocheting In Style
By: Jennifer Stevens | - Forget spending hours finding the perfect sandals for that summer dress. Crochet your own! Using free crochet patterns found online, this project is perfect for both the beginner, and a seasoned crocheting expert. Before you know it, your closet will be lined with a pair of sandals for every occasion. Your friends will definitely envy your new found shoe style!
Whats a day at the beach without a killer swimsuit and sandals to match? If youve seen those plain J ...
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- Quliting Projects - Preparing The Fabrics
By: Bercle George | - Choosing fabric for a quilting project can be as much fun as doing the project itself. Even if to quilters choose the same quilt pattern, different choices of fabric will make each quilt unique. Most quilter's prefer using fabric that is 100 % cotton because they are easier to sew, mark, press and hand quilt. If you are shopping for fabric in a quilt shop you will rarely find fabric that is not pure cotton. Fabrics will also probably be arranged according to colors and print types.
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- Quilting - Considering Some Of The Best Books
By: Bercle George | - Whether you are a beginning quilter, or an advanced practitioner of the craft, you will find many books on quilting that will help advance your knowledge. Quilting books fall roughly into several categories, and numerous titles abound in each. The categories of books are how-to, pattern encyclopedias, historical, books about the joy of quilting, and art books.
How-to books are probably the most popular, and the first stop for the beginning quilter. They range from books which disc ...
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- Quilting And Dealing With The Thread
By: Bercle George | - The boom in quilting as a hobby and craft has caused manufacturers to produce a huge variety of thread. Yet you'll find there is such a wide selection of thread that choosing the correct thread for your quilting project can leave you scratching your head in puzzlement. You'll find an array of choices, whether you shop at a brick and mortar store on the internet. This article will shed some light on the confusing selection of thread for quilting.
Thread for quilting falls broadly i ...
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- Quilting - A Brief Discussion On This Craft
By: Bercle George | - Quilting is a craft that has been around for centuries. For hundreds of years, the Chinese have used quilted cloth for their padded winter clothing. The Crusaders found that the quilted shirts worn by Arabs offered a great deal of protection under their chainmail. They even brought the idea back home in the 13th century. The process was adapted by European women for the use in creating bedcovers.
Quilting came to America with the Pilgrims, in the 16th century. Lack of resources ma ...
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- Quilting - Enhancing With Embroidery
By: Bercle George | - Embroidery is enjoying a resurgence in popularity, much the same as quilting and knitting and other hand crafts. Many crafters who enjoy quilting also end up enjoying embroidery and might feel as if they have torn loyalties-which craft to pursue in the small amount of time available for hobbies? The good news is that quilting and embroidery make excellent companions. Crafters who love quilting but are attracted to the depth and color that embroidery stitches offer can follow both their loves by ...
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- Embroidery Using Applique Techniques
By: Bercle George | - Applique is a quilting technique which involves applying layering one fabric above another and sewing it on. The term appliquecomes from the French word appliquer, which is a French verb meaning "to put on." Even though the word comes from the French, the technique has been used in many cultures and throughout history, with the earliest examples of appliquebeing found thousands of years ago. Learning the uses and how-tos of appliquewill expand the possibilities of quilting enormously for you. Ap ...
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- Crocheting Is One Of The Highest Paying Hobbies!
By: shaktian2009 | - Many people have hobbies. Retirees and housewives often have hobbies to help keep them occupied during moments of relaxation or boredom. But not many people realize that you can make money from most hobbies. By taking your hobbies and turning them into cash at flea markets and swap meets, you can easily earn a modest income while having fun.
Crocheting is one of the highest paying hobbies. Crochet thread is often inexpensive while still being durable, washable, and delicate in app ...
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- Crocheting, Making The Right Choices
By: Nashlah Boyayan | - To me there is nothing more exciting than starting a new project. You pick your pattern then off to the store to find the perfect yarn. It's so exciting to envision the finished product. Unfortunately things don't always go as planned. Once you start to work the yarn it just doesn't look right. Then the whole thing ends up shoved in a bag never to surface again. Yeah, you know just what I'm talking about!
The up side is, this is a problem that can be avoided. Whenever you ...
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- How To Learn The Secrets Of Crochet Flowers Making
By: Muna Wanjiru | - Both a skill and a hobby, crocheting is the joy of many women who get to spend their time in the most pleasant of ways: embroidering, knitting, decorating and more. Varied colors, diverse materials, different objects, sometimes they all get to have a little thing in common: the beautiful crochet flowers used for embellishment. Watch crochet flowers for just a second and you will see that they look perfectly inspired from a joyful child's drawing: the colors and the shapes are a lot bolder than y ...
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- Get Some Handy Work Knitting And Crocheting Ideas
By: Melusi Maseko | - Finding the perfect gift for new parents can often be a challenge. Many times new parents have either already shopped for their babies, or they have other children and have many of the things they will need already in their homes. One perfect gift option in this case is the gift of a handmade crochet baby blanket.
When making a blanket for a baby, here are some points to consider
Blanket Color - If you know the color scheme of the nursery, or even the sex of the b ...
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- The Art Of Crochet
By: Winifred Holstone. | - Crochet is an art form and a popular craft that's been enjoyed by modern civilizations for more than a century. Derived from the French word "croc", meaning "hook", crochet is the art of creating fabric creation from a thread, yarn or other fibers, much like knitting and weaving. The main difference is the type of hook that's used in crochet.
Origins
Some say that the craft of crocheting began in some parts of South America, Arabia and China. However, there has be ...
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Social Web Results   Hooking Stitches: Chemo Cap Shared By: HookingStitches - This stack of hats is headed to Halos of Hope on Tuesday morning! :) Until then, I'll be crocheting a matching prayer square to accompany each one of...
 from the archives: candy garland » whip up Shared By: chocolatechow - Create this simple garland by crocheting the candy directly to a crochet chain. These are an easy way to brighten up your tree or holiday decor.
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 Sale Crocheted Sunflower Necklace by kstreasures Shared By: rosewksjewelry - This beautiful necklace was made after my Mom (Patty) was watching a crocheting show. They showed a pattern that made a necklace out of medallions, but...
 Crafty Crocheting by CraftyCrocheting Shared By: craftycrocheter - Unique Gifts are always found at Crafty Crocheting, I hope you enjoy browsing the store. I will try to have different items for you to choose from.
- What Makes An Easy Crochet Pattern? Learning To Read Crochet Patterns
By: Amy Wells | - Crochet patterns can look confusing at first. However, once you understand how a pattern works, and become familiar with the more common crochet stitches, you'll find reading crochet patterns one of the easiest aspects of crochet. Learning to read a crochet pattern will help you feel more confident when learning the basics of crochet.
Patterns can be written in several different ways. Crochet instructions can be written out in abbreviations, presented as symbols, or can be a co ...
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- What Is Crocheting In Plain English?
By: Amy Wells | - While crocheting has not been around as long as the ancient craft of knitting, like many crafts, it has undergone a resurgence in popularity. The first evidence of crochet wasn't until the 19th century, as before then, people used more economical techniques to create fabric. Unlike sewing, crocheting developed as a leisure activity for women to create luxuries such as lace edgings, collars, and more. Today, crochet has a new look, as new fabrics, hooks, and yarns have become widely available. ...
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- Crocheting For Beginner:tools And Tips To Get Started
By: Amy Wells | - If you are learning how to crochet, there are some things to consider that will make your crocheting experience easier and more fun. In addition to hooks and yarn, there are also several other tools that you should consider getting before you start a crochet project. Having everything in place at the beginning will make you feel much more prepared.
The first thing to consider is the type of hooks or hooks you'll be using. Crochet hooks are made from a variety of materials, incl ...
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- Crocheting Overview
By: Daniel Thomas | - Crocheting has been a favorite craft for generations, and with good reason. Mastering the art of crochet enables you to create wonderful and useable pieces of art, at a very reasonable cost.
Today's crochet patterns are more interesting and inspiring than ever, and incorporate vibrant colours and exciting new fibers. Using new patterns, you can crate fun, fashionable, functional and economical pieces to wear.
Over the years, people have taken up and enjoyed the ...
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- Knitting And Crochet - Will There Be A Revival?
By: Susan Dean | - I don't know about you but when I was a little girl, nearly every woman and some men at some stage knitted or crocheted. We always wore garments that were hand knitted especially. There was always knitting and crochet patterns lying around the house. My mother and grandmother would always have knitting on the go in the evenings when they finally sat down to rest.
These garments were then handed down to the next child or pulled apart and reused for the next sweater or cardigan. ...
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- The Benefits Of Crocheting
By: Byran Kempa | - Many people looked for a crochet cape pattern the day Martha Stewart was first released from confinement. The cape she wore quickly gained attention and the crochet cape pattern became an instant classic. Serious crochet enthusiasts, however, know that there are many different cape patterns for crocheting that are stylish, sophisticated and easy to make.
Crocheting has regained popularity in recent years as many people find it a great stress relief while also being practical. F ...
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- The Simplicity And Enjoyment Of Crocheting
By: Byran Kempa | - Crochet purses are a classic and stylish replacement for leather or vinyl purses. Not only that, they are inexpensive and fun to make!
Finding the perfect pattern for your crochet purse is the easy part. There are literally thousands of purse patterns available for free online. From a traditional granny square bag to a freeform purse, from a ruffled handbag to Star Spangled clutch, you are sure to find what you want online. (Of course, if you want to have a picture of Whinny the P ...
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- A Beginners Guide To Crochet
By: Byran Kempa | - Beginner crochet books, guides and classes are becoming more popular as women and men begin to enjoy the ancient art of crocheting. Whether the interest in crocheting comes from a desire to create something, or comes from a desire to engage in a therapeutic activity, beginner crochet products and services are skyrocketing in popularity.
Crocheting, unlike knitting, is done with one "needle". With the right technique, it is possible to crochet everything from blankets and throws, ...
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- How To Read And Understand Free Crochet Patterns For Babies
By: Charles Cox | - Free crochet patterns for babies are indeed a welcome sight for new mothers, given that they've already had too many expenses, and most simply can't afford to buy newer clothes as baby grows. So for mothers who already know how to make their baby's clothes, it is always a good thing to find a free crochet pattern.
But before grabbing the first free crochet pattern for your baby's clothes, it is worthwhile to keep a few things in mind which will avoid irritation later. And more i ...
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- Hat Crochet Patterns
By: Charles Cox | - Hats are a common these days for people young and old. Some wear them to keep the hair from flying but many just want to protect their heads from the sun and rain. Many people use them in cold climates as the thickness of the yarn warms their head.
Hats can be worn year round. Manufacturers who sell them certainly make them available in all sizes and the yarn used is dependent on the climate. If a person knows how to stitch, then they can get some good ideas from stores, magaz ...
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- Understanding Crochet Instructions
By: Charles Cox | - The basic element in studying crochet patterns and instruction is learning to understand the style of writing and interpreting crochet abbreviations. However, just remember that you dont have to learn and memorize the symbols and abbreviations immediately because you can always refer to your list when needed.
Crocheting directions generally make liberal use of parentheses ( ) and asterisks (*) to show pattern repetitions. For instance, when the pattern instructs you to ...
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- Picking Up And Learning Crochet Stitches
By: Charles Cox | - Crocheting is very relaxing, rewarding, and can be learned quite easily. Crochet is a technique favored by those who enjoy needlecrafts, mainly because crochet stitches allow you to make useful home decor such as doilies, bedspreads, blankets and tablecloths which add to your home environment.
Here are some things worth knowing about before starting a crochet project:
1. All crochet designs begin with a foundation chain that can be long (for afghan) or short for a pr ...
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- Learn The Craft Of Crocheting
By: Charles Cox | - Crocheting is not really a hard skill to learn, but then neither is it an easy one either. In order to get you going, all you need is a good crochet hook, some yarns, measuring tape, yarn needle, some pins, and a lot of determination to finish a crocheting project.
Here is a rundown of tips on how to easily learn crocheting:
Hold the Yarn Like a Pro
For newbies in crocheting, holding yarn could be tricky. It takes some time to get used to it, but kn ...
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- Crochet Thread: Choosing The Best Kind
By: Charles Cox | - Today, there are countless types of crochet thread. The permutations are endless, and each type brings a new and interesting variation. So wide is the choice that it has become quite difficult to decide which is likely to be the best fabric for a particular purpose as many people who are into crochet making probably have no idea what many of these threads are made from.
As a beginner, it's hard to tell from the appearance or the texture of the material. Here are some tips that w ...
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- Crochet And The Fashion World
By: Charles Cox | - It used to be that crochet patterns were used mostly for the home. Lots of crocheters were making a good blanket, afghan or a drink coaster, but now other uses have been found in the world of fashion. They can be used by anybody and finding the right one that will go well with the top, the jacket or the shirt is just the tip of the iceberg.
Crochet can be done in different sizes and shapes. Some can be in the form of a wheel or a star that has different colors in it. This can be ...
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- Crocheting A Scarf
By: Charles Cox | - A crocheted scarf provides a perfect last detail in a lady's outfit. It not only represents something simple as it is only a long and narrow piece of textile worn over the head or around the neck but it can be very useful as well to keep someone warm on a windy day. Yet it can also provide a hint of elegance when used properly.
The wonders of a simple scarf are very much recognized in that there are many companies that manufacture them. Knitted and crocheted garments, especial ...
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- Introduction To Crochet
By: Charles Cox | - Some people say the craft of crocheting came from some parts of South America, Arabia and China, but there has been no evidence to support this claim. Crochet became popular during the 1800's in Europe. There are those that believe the process used in crocheting was present during the ancient times before the hook itself was in existence. People in those times, supposedly used their fingers which were bent in order to make loops and chains.
It's somewhat agreed upon that crochet ...
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- Afghan Crochet Pattern Variables
By: Charles Cox | - There is a variation of crochet which has become very popular called the afghan crochet.
Afghan crotchet is also known as Tunisian crochet. This particular type of crocheting uses an elongated hook which is equipped with a stopper on the end where the handle is located. This is what is known as the Afghan hook.
When employing the afghan method, the rows are worked in two halves. The first half of the rows is done from right going to the left while the other one is worked ...
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- A Comprehensive Guide For Buying Beginner"€™s Crochet Books
By: Charles Cox | - Certainly a good way to quickly become an expert in virtually any field is to find a good comprehensive guide on your subject of interest and of course, crochet is no exception. A great book about crocheting can raise your expertise and allow you to turn simple yarns into fashionable creations much quicker than you think.
Thanks to the many written resources out there, the basics of crochet can be learned very quickly. Of course, with so much information available now, the p ...
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- Learning How To Crochet
By: Charles Cox | - There are several methods on how to crochet a given product. As to which method will be used depends on the type of crochet item being made. Crochet patterns will provide you with the needed instructions and details to proceed in creating your project.
Obviously the type of pattern used must correspond to your crocheting skill level. Otherwise time and material will be wasted. The good thing is that there are patterns that have basic diagrams and simple instructions for those ...
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- How About A Crochet Bikini For The Beach?
By: Charles Cox | - Summertime means getting a nice 2-piece suit to wear at the beach and to start working on your tan. Instead of wearing the usual bathing suit made of polyester, why not try something new? Why not show that body with a bikini made from a crochet pattern? A 2-piece bikini is ideal for those who want to show some skin while getting a killer tan.
There are several types and styles available out there. You can choose from a really skimpy one that only covers very little or you can ...
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- General Information About Crochet
By: Charles Cox | - In the early 1800s, lace made materials was much more expensive than crochet products. In Europe, some communities use crochet products to identify their social status, which was an indicator that they could afford crochet products and other lace made items. However, the irony is that the craft of crocheting actually required supplies and materials that were not expensive, using common threads and yarns that were available in nearby markets.
Many assume that the crafts of crochet ...
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- Crochet Fashions And Babies
By: Charles Cox | - Babies bodies are very sensitive to many things such as the heat and cold. To help ensure that an infant is well protected, getting baby clothes with double stitching is a big help. Since most baby clothes are cotton or of thicker fabric, clothes with crochet patterns will do the trick and certainly keep the baby looking fashionable.
Some popular designs for the baby have always been some sort of farm animal. In particular, designs with little lambs, baby rabbits and baby ch ...
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- Crochet For Beginners
By: Charles Cox | - Many people feel that knitted and crochet items survived in the early period of imperialism since communities relied on this kind of industry as their main source of living. During those times, the crocheted and knitted products were mostly purchased by the middle class society.
Also, crochet items were often used as a way to identify the status of a person from early history as well. As the royalties often bought expensive lace products, this actually made the value of crochet ...
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- Crochet Afghan Patterns Make Great Gifts
By: Charles Cox | - Crochet afghan cover patterns are without a doubt one of most popular crochet projects enjoyed by both beginners and advanced crocheters alike. A crocheted afghan cover is most certainly a great giveaway for family and friends. It can not only serve as a wrap or shawl, it can also provide an extra blanket on chilly nights. The term afghan was derived from the textiles that are produced in Afghanistan because they were comparable to the shawls and wraps used in the region.
Croch ...
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- Afghan Crochet Patterns: Watching It All Come Together
By: Charles Cox | - Its a very exciting time in crocheting when you start to put together all the pieces, and watch the material begin to take shape. However, the gratification is not complete until you are able to claim that something great was done with your own two hands when showing off your new masterpiece. Crocheting certainly provides a way of creating a work of art out of some pieces of ordinary yarn, enabling a person to make something beautiful from a very simple element.
This process ...
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- Tips On Learning How To Crochet
By: Gray Rollins | - So, youve always wanted to learn how to crochet, but you just arent sure how to go about it? Besides, all of your family members are knitters and say they couldnt figure out how to crochet. Does that mean that it is too hard to learn to crochet? Actually, many people who knit arent able to crochet easily, but if you dont already knit it is quite easy to learn. Take a look at a few of these crocheting tips and you will soon be chain stitching with the best of them.
T ...
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- Learning The Art Of Crocheting
By: John Austwick | - How often do you find yourself saying: "I wish I knew how to learn more
about this topic"
Well, we were listening! And this article is the result. Enjoy.
Crocheting is not an activity made only for our grannies and for bitter
spinsters. It can be done by everyone. Especially, now that clothing
trends are now more inclined into the use of crocheted items, popular
clothing designers are also smitten by crocheting.
However, croc ...
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- Scarf Crochet Patterns
By: John Austwick | - What you're about to read is the result of ongoing interaction over years with several enthusiasts like you. They are also interested in this subject.
This article was written to answer some of their frequently asked questions and address common issues of interest. And like them, I hope you'll find this information helpful too.
Scarves are a common thing, particularly on those who live in a cold climate. This keeps the neck warm and should be brought eve ...
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