The word crochet is derived from the French word crochet, a diminutive of croche, in turn from the Germanic croc, … See more

Knitted textiles survive from as early as the 11th century CE, but the first substantive evidence of crocheted fabric emerges in Europe during the 19th century. Earlier work identified as crochet was commonly made by … See more

In the 19th century, as Ireland was facing the Great Irish Famine (1845–1849), crochet lace work was introduced as a form of famine relief (the production of crocheted lace being an alternative way of making money for i… See more

Fashions in crochet changed with the end of the Victorian era in the 1890s. Crocheted laces in the new Edwardian era, peaking between 1910 and 1920, became even more elaborate in texture and complicated stitching. … See more

Basic materials required for crochet are a hook, scissors (to cut yarn) and some type of material that will be crocheted, most commonly used are yarn or thread. Yarn, one of the most commonly used materials for crocheti… See more

Crocheted fabric is begun by placing a slip-knot loop on the hook (though other methods, such as a magic ring or simple folding over of the yarn may be used), pulling another loop through the first loop, and repeati… See more