HISTORY OF CROCHETING |
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No one is real sure when or where crocheting began,
but it seems like there is a consensus that it originated
in France somewhere around the 18 century. There is historical
evidence that it was practiced by French nuns. When they came
to Ireland and brought their crocheting with them, it quickly
was accepted. At this point it was mostly used to make lace.
Only fine threads were used to make it look like a delicate lacy
effect, which is known as Irish crochet today. At the beginning of the Victorian ere, crocheting start to become popular in England. It was done by leisure class ladies. In the early nineteenth century English crochet was made to look like imported lace. They would use fine thread, often silk to accomplish this affect. In the early twentieth century, English crochet continued the Victorian taste by doing edging on linens and undergarments. Collars, ruffles, doilies, and gloves are still popular items in each generation. Today, more people work with yarn than with fine thread. They use yarn to make afghans, blankets, and sweaters, which can be made with all weights of yarn, with worsted being the most popular. Crochet is one of the most popular needle-arts today because of its versatility and adaptability. You can crochet when riding in a car, watching TV, even riding on a stationary bike. Crocheting can be challenging, but it can also be an easy, fun hobby for all ages. |