Crochet History & Basics - Part I
Crochet for absolute beginners When you learn any art form, it is good to know some facts about it. It is also good to know its origin and its history, that way you can relate to it not only physically but also emotionally, in a better way, I guess..! This post tells few things about crochet history, crochet in India and few basic stitches that you should know or learn if you want to go to a crochet Adventureland. Crochet History While evidences of knitting and other forms of handwork can be found during ancient times, the origin of Crochet and where or how or when it started is unknown. The word Crochet comes from French word croc, or croche for hook. But it is believed that Crochet established itself as a form of Craft somewhere during the late 16 th century. Unlike today, earlier people used whatever they could get their hands on, to crochet but now we have wide range of hooks for different types of yarn/thread. Earlier Crochet was mostly used to create