Crochet Terms

Crochet terms can be confusing at times, as they vary by country, so be sure to known which terminology the patten you have chosen is using. Here is a handy reference to most of the crochet terms and acronyms you will find in patterns. Notable Crocheting throughout History There are many theories on the origin…

What is Crochet?

Crochet is derived from the French word croche meaning hook. Crochet stitches are closed stitches from start to finish, while knit stitches are all open stitches until bound off. Notable Crocheting throughout History There are many theories on the origin of crochet, but it remains a mystery. The first printed pattern was from 1824, but…

What is Knitting?

Knit is derived from the word for “to knot” – Middle English knitten, Old English cnyttan. Knit stitches are all open stitches until bound off, while crochet stitches are all closed stitches from start to finish. Knitting can be done by hand or by machine. Notable Knitting throughout History Many theories exist on the origin…

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Welcome to my attempt at rounding up all the information I usually spend hours searching for repeatedly when doing various crochet and knit projects. I thought printing out the information would help, but instead it has left me with piles of papers stacked in various places that takes too long to page through to find…