Tag: crochet
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Shepherd’s Knitting: origins of crochet
Pjoning, Shepherd’s Knitting, Bosnian crochet, Slip Stitch crochet etc… The only way slip stitch is currently used is to connect rounds in hats, or squares of a blanket. Occasionally slip stitch will be used in order to create a ribbing for a project. However, slip stitch was the origin of all other crochet stitches, used…
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What is Embossed Crochet?
There are many ways in which embossing has been used to decorate items such as books, clothing, and accessories. You can even get your own embossing stamp to mark the books in your own personal library. Mirriam Webster defines “Emboss” as: “to ornament with raised work”. So, what does it mean to say “embossed crochet”?…
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How to crochet a hat without a pattern
Why learn how to crochet with no pattern? Many people find crocheting with patterns to be extremely limiting. I am not one of those. I thrive on sheet music in my classical musician life, and pattern-following in my crafting life. However, there comes a time where it is useful to have techniques handy in order…
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5 Basic Crochet Stitches
needed to learn any stitch patterns, and how to use them. In order to learn any skill you need the basic building blocks. For crochet, it is these 5 stitches. All patterns, techniques, and combinations are made with combinations of these. In my research I found that just because a stitch is being used in…
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Beginning Micro or Lace Crochet: Step by step
In order to begin Micro Crochet, or crochet lace, it is recommended to be at least an intermediate crocheter. Learning microcrochet should not be any more intimidating than learning any other skill, and if you are here it means you have already started, if not gained experience in, crocheting. We’ll start with what you already…
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Reflections of a young woman
My hope for my crochet work: “Every worker after a time should be able to work from a drawing, and until she can at least to some extent follow one the highest perfection in Irish crochet cannot be obtained.” -designs and instructions in Irish crochet I am still young. At the moment of the writing,…
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Dawn ‘O Day Bedspread -Pattern from 1941
Dawn ‘o Day Bedspread was published in 1941 by the Spool Cotton Co. in the United States. This pattern is not difficult to read or make if sticking with the motif. Published by an American cotton company, it is a good pattern for a crocheter who wishes to dip their toes into the world of doilies…
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A Winter Gift- 1848 -book review
As we approach fall and the colder months of the year, it seemed appropriate to turn towards winter wear books as the first to review at DMA. So, today we will be looking through “A Winter Gift: for ladies” published by G. B. Zieber and Co in 1848. Unfortunately the only author listed for this…
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Two Types of Irish Crochet: Guipure and Bebe
I was always curious as to why there seemed to be two distinct types of Irish Crochet, but only recently discovered that there is named terminology for these two types. Flora Klickmann, in “The Craft of the Crochet Hook”, says about Irish Crochet, “Generally speaking, there are two distinct classes of Irish Crochet, the popular…
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What Is Irish Crochet Lace?
The General Description: Irish Crochet is a form of lace consisting of botanical motifs made with a hook and lace or sewing thread. Motifs are connected by mesh-like stitches called “grounding” on a background pattern shape. Once motifs and grounding is complete, the pieces can be used for purses, dresses, or short jackets depending on…
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