Selynah Slusser Brief history of crochet There really is no proven beginnings of crochet Believed to be taught to nuns in the 1500s Some say derived from Chinese needle art called tambouring ID: 153263
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Crochet
Selynah
SlusserSlide2
Brief history of crochet
There really is no proven beginnings of crochet
Believed to be taught to nuns in the 1500’s
Some say derived from Chinese needle art called “tambouring”
The mid 1800’s patterns surfaced in Europe
During Irish famine used to supplement income
During the
V
ictorian era
After World War I & II
In the 60’s and 70’s
Todays fashionsSlide3
Materials to Use
Hooks
Yarn (or other textiles)Slide4
Basic Stitches
Single Crochet
Half-double CrochetSlide5
Basic Stitches
Double Crochet
Treble CrochetSlide6
Different stitches and patternsSlide7
Using a pattern
T
he guesswork is taken out of it
T
he colors are already picked for you
They are easy to read and followSlide8
Not using a Pattern
You can further customize what you are making
Picking your own colors
Make up your own stitch combinations
Make up your own designsSlide9
In conclusion
You can hand make an affordable, personalized gift that will be cherished forever. Crocheting is not only easy, but fun, therapeutic, and affordable. Not to mention if you get good at it you may be able to provide yourself with some extra income.