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Thursday, December 31, 2009

Crochet

Crochet


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Detail of a crocheted doily, SwedenCrochet (pronounced /kroʊˈʃeɪ/) is a process of creating fabric from yarn or thread using a crochet hook. The word is derived from the French word "crochet", meaning hook. Crocheting, similar to knitting, consists of pulling loops of yarn through other loops. Crochet differs from knitting in that only one loop is active at one time (the sole exception being Tunisian crochet), and that a crochet hook is used instead of knitting needles.





Origins


Some theorize that crochet evolved from traditional practices in Arabia, South America, or China, but there is no decisive evidence of the craft being performed before its popularity in Europe during the 1800s. The earliest written reference to crochet refers to shepherd's knitting from The Memoirs of a Highland Lady by Elizabeth Grant in 1812. The first published crochet patterns appeared in the Dutch magazine Pénélopé in 1824. Other indicators that crochet was new in the 19th century include the 1847 publication A Winter's Gift, which provides detailed instructions for performing crochet stitches in its instructions although it presumes that readers understand the basics of other needlecrafts. Early references to the craft in Godey's Lady's Book in 1846 and 1847 refer to crotchet before the spelling standardized in 1848.[1] Some[who?] speculate that crochet was in fact used by early cultures but that a bent forefinger was used in place of a fashioned hook; therefore, there were no artifacts left behind to attest to the practice. These writers[who?] point to the "simplicity" of the technique and claim that it "must" have been early.


                                                        An example of a crocheted baby blanket.
                                                        The corner square shows a common crochet pattern,
                                                        the granny square.





An example of a crocheted baby blanket. The corner square shows a common crochet pattern, the granny square.Other writers point out that woven, knit and knotted textiles survive from very early periods, but that there are no surviving samples of crocheted fabric in any ethnological collection, or archeological source prior to 1800. These writers point to the tambour hooks used in tambour embroidery in France in the eighteenth century, and contend that the hooking of loops through fine fabric in tambour work evolved into "crochet in the air." Most samples of early work claimed to be crochet turn out to actually be samples of nålebinding. Donna Kooler identifies a problem with the tambour hypothesis: period tambour hooks that survive in modern collections cannot produce crochet because the integral wing nut necessary for tambour work interferes with attempts at crochet.[2] Kooler proposes that early industrialization is key to the development of crochet. Machine spun cotton thread became widely available and inexpensive in Europe and North America after the invention of the cotton gin and the spinning jenny, displacing hand spun linen for many uses. Crochet technique consumes more thread than comparable textile production methods and cotton is well suited to crochet.[3]










Irish crochet lace, late 19th century. The design of this example is closely based on Flemish needle lace of the 17th century.Beginning in the 1800s in Britain, America and France, crochet began to be used as a less costly substitute for other forms of lace. The price of manufactured cotton thread was dropping, and even though crocheted laces took up more thread than woven bobbin laces, the crocheted laces were faster to make and easier to teach. It's believed that some lace manufacturers paid so little that their workers resorted to prostitution.[4]

Irish crochet lace, late 19th century. The design of this example is closely based on Flemish needle lace of the 17th century.






During the Great Irish Famine (1845-1849) , Ursuline nuns taught local women and children to thread crochet. It was shipped all across Europe and America and purchased for its beauty and also for the charitable help it provided for the Irish population.[citation needed]



Early history


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A young girl crocheting, in an 1889 painting by William-Adolphe Bouguereau.Around the world, crochet became a thriving cottage industry, particularly in Ireland and northern France, supporting communities whose traditional livelihoods had been damaged by wars, changes in farming and land use, and crop failures. Women and sometimes even children would stay at home and create things such as clothes and blankets to make money. The finished items were purchased mainly by the emerging middle class. The introduction of crochet as an imitation of a status symbol, rather than a unique craft in its own right, had stigmatized the practice as common. Those who could afford lace made by older and more expensive methods disdained crochet as a cheap copy. This impression was partially mitigated by Queen Victoria, who conspicuously purchased Irish-made crochet lace and even learned to crochet herself. Irish crochet lace was further promoted by Mlle. Riego de la Branchardiere around 1842 who published patterns and instructions for reproducing bobbin lace and needle lace via crochet, along with many publications for making crocheted clothing from wool yarns. The patterns available as early as the 1840s were varied and complex.


A young girl crocheting, in an 1889 painting by William-Adolphe Bouguereau.


Hooks ranged from primitive bent needles in a cork handle, used by poor Irish lace workers, to expensively crafted silver, brass, steel, ivory and bone hooks set into a variety of handles, some of which were better designed to show off a lady's hands than they were to work with thread. By the early 1840s, instructions for crochet were being published in England, particularly by Eleanor Riego de la Branchardiere and Frances Lambert. These early patterns called for cotton and linen thread for lace, and wool yarn for clothing, often in vivid color combinations.

Pretty in Pink

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Here's some fairy princess pink.
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my pink

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I have items with pink accents:
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I have this pink:

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Je T'aime~ french for I love you in *pink*

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ditbge says:   http://www.etsy.com/shop/ditbge

Can't seem to get rid of these!!
Recycled Bohemian Rainbow Holly Hobby Button RAVE Embroidery Thread Necklace

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Wednesday, December 30, 2009

I Just Finished This Today.



Heather Grey Scarf

This is a 47x7 in. scarf made with heather grey acrylic yarn. It is a single layer flat panel scarf.



Coordinate this scarf with a matching pet collar and get free shipping on the collar. After all, There's nothing cuter than a pet owner and their pet with matching accessories. (I want to thank WoodstockNYC for giving me this idea and pitch.)
 
 
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Pretty in Pink

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CraftyCrocheting says: http://www.etsy.com/shop/CraftyCrocheting
Here is my pink

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PrettyMyDrink says: http://www.etsy.com/shop/PrettyMyDrink
Thank you! This is my favorite set of wine glasses that I just painted (cherry blossom trees):

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Pretty pink!!!

Here is a touch of Pink!

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Take a peek! :)





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Here is some pink

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KittyKatKards says:
I have some pink in these origami cards!
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My pink!

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Great pink jewelry
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Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Pretty In Pink

I will now be featuring pink items made by fellow Etsians. Be sure to check posts titled "Pretty In Pink".


This is my Pink Heirloom Scarf http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=36804274. Find it and more at www.justbecausecrafts.etsy.com







SatinDollCo says:
Here's one of my pink pieces.
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FlipFlopFancy says:
I have a few things that are pink!

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ditbge says:
Vintage Beaded Pink Tiger's Eye Bracelet and Necklace
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LoriAnnEnchanted says:
I have several you can choose from!
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handarts says:
Pink turquoise earrings:
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Monday, December 28, 2009

Show me the Green

This is the last "Show Me the Green" post. If you like this post look for the other posts with the same title. Soon I will be featuring another color.



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Holly Fairie Hair Fall(s)!!!
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http://www.etsy.com/shop/GalleriaDiGiani

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A OOAK piece, and my favorite piece in my shop:

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Rockology3 says: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Rockology3
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gorgeous green!~






DarkBluebell says: http://www.etsy.com/shop/DarkBluebell
Gorgeous green


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CreationsByRobin says:
Green Sea Glass...

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lashylovesjewelry says:
my newest green ♥
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roseysdesigns says:
I LOVE GREEN!!!!

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PoshAdornments says:
Purple and Green Flourite 2 Row Bracelet
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domosaics says:
Abstrat Meditteranean Mosaic Mirror- On sale
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beadbooty says:
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My green:
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Zosterops says:
Green ring:

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thecrochetqueenn says:
Hello!

Hand Crocheted Slouchy Warm Hat in a Buffet of Greens,Apple Olive Forest Sage Green,Your sure to bring Holiday Cheer where ever you go Enjoy no cost Shipping for the month of December
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EyeDesire says:


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AniasJewelry says:
green
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shabbychic72 says:
Here is my green vase:
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pinkflowercube says:
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handjstarcreations says:
here is my newest, and green!
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NonpareilSoleil says:
I have a dark green scarf that needs some love!
Check it out!

Confetti (Green Speckled Hand-knit Scarf)
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http://www.etsy.com/shop/NonpareilSoleil





HeidelbergDesigns says:
Here's my green

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DASSK says:
my new green
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sarahtoma says:
here is my green items :)

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Chantial says:
Here is my green

Green flora
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Dreamspirations says:
Just listed this Cotton Print Craft Case!

For Knitting needles, Paint brushes, etc :)

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lterrill9 says:
My green / fishing!
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MountainEagleCrafter says:
Here's a very bright way to keep a beverage handy when out walking!



Bright Lime Crocheted Water Bottle Carrier
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http://www.etsy.com/shop/MountainEagleCrafter



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frolickingleaves says:
snug bootties for baby's tootsies :)

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