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	Crochet - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Crocheted fabric in the modern sense is begun by placing a slip-knot loop on the hook, pulling another loop through the first loop, and so on to create a chain.
		This method distinguishes crochet from other methods of fabric-making such as knitting, as it is composed entirely of loops made with a single hook and is only secured when the free end of the strand is pulled through the final loop.
		Crochet in the round or filet crochet, worked in rows of 'open' or 'closed' mesh to create patterns, were most common.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Crochet (794 words)

	Crochet History - Victorian & Edwradian Crochet - Irish Crochet
		Crochet has been handed down from generation to generation through family and friends and from what I understand in the early years, without written patterns.
		Crochet began as a cottage industry in Ireland with a lace called Irish crochet or guipure lace.
		The people who crocheted the Irish laces were truly masters of their craft.
	www.victoriancrochet.com /history.tpl (617 words)

	Encyclopedia: Tunisian crochet (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		In Afghan crochet, each row is worked in two halves: the first half is worked from right to left and the second half from left to right.
		Categories: Crochet The word crochet is derived from the Middle French word croc or croche, meaning It describes the process of creating fabric from a length of cord, yarn, or thread with a hooked tool.
		You can use any knitting chart for Tunisian intarsia crochet as the proportions are about the same as knit stitches, but you will have to turn the chart on it's side because tunisian crochet stitches are taller than they are wide, and knitting stitches are wider than they are tall.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Tunisian-crochet (431 words)

	Berkeley Daily Planet
		Far from being an ancient indigenous art, Irish crochet was invented in the mid-1800s as a way of enabling families and communities to survive the potato famine.
		Irish crochet was a cottage industry: the workers were supplied with the materials, which they worked in their homes.
		Irish lace found ready buyers in Dublin, London, Paris, Rome, New York and San Francisco (a major center for the distribution of Irish crochet until the earthquake of 1906).
	www.berkeleydaily.org /text/article.cfm?issue=04-19-05&storyID=21207 (963 words)

	Crochet World Crochet Questions
		It is said that several Irish nuns brought the art of crochet back to Ireland from the French convent in which they trained.
		Irish crochet became so sought after that a cottage industry was formed to keep up with the demand.
		The most meticulous crocheters would cut their thread at the end of each row and reattach it back at the beginning without turning so that there was no wrong side.
	www.crochet-world.com /features/crochetquestions/crochetquestion_aug2004.html (1356 words)

	Irish Lace--Irish Crochet
		Irish lace, per se, has been divided into many categories...the more I read, the more kinds I've found, notably: Irish Crochet; Youghal (Yougal) lace; Carrickmacross lace; Kenmare lace; Inishmacsaint needlelace; and Limerick lace.
		Irish crochet is famous as far back as 1743 when the Royal Dublin Society awarded prizes for outstanding examples.
		Fabric was crocheted to a tulle background, part of the fabric was cut away, then the tulle was decorated with different needle stitches.
	www.white-works.com /Irishlace.htm (640 words)

	AllRefer.com - crochet work (Arts And Crafts) - Encyclopedia
		crochet work[krOshA´] Pronunciation Key, form of knitting done with a hook, by means of which loops of thread or yarn are drawn through other, preceding loops.
		Crochet stitches are all based on the chain or single crochet, i.e., a single loop.
		The art finds its highest expression in Irish crochet, done with the finest thread and hooks in intricate patterns, usually displaying a motif of leaves or flowers set in an open weblike ground.
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/C/crochetw.html (253 words)

	Crochet Guild Newsletter History of Crochet (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		A great many sources state that crochet has been known as far back as the 1500s in Italy under the name of 'nun's work' or 'nun's lace,' where it was worked by nuns for church textiles," she says.
		Research suggests that crochet probably developed most directly from Chinese needlework, a very ancient form of embroidery known in Turkey, India, Persia and North Africa, which reached Europe in the 1700s and was referred to as "tambouring," from the French "tambour" or drum.
		Crochet began turning up in Europe in the early 1800s and was given a tremendous boost by Mlle.
	www.crochet.org /newslet/nl0997a.html (665 words)

	Crochet - A Biography Disputed
		Much early crochet was done by simply looking at a crochet sample and copying it, or by working from a picture of a completed piece.
		Crochet became a cottage industry in Ireland because of the great potato famine of the mid 1800’s.
		In the 19th and early 20th century, missionaries to various colonies taught crochet everywhere; from the heart of Africa, to the West Indies, to tiny villages in China.
	www.suite101.com /article.cfm/crochet_/97047/2 (478 words)

	Crochet
		Crochet became an important source of income in some countries at various points in history.
		crochet was used by the women of villages to supplement their incomes.
		Double-ended Crochet: This form of crochet is showing up a lot in today’s pattern books as “Crochet-on-the-Double.” The hook used is a long tool with hooks on both ends.
	www.geocities.com /kdd628 (810 words)

	Lacis Tools & Materials
		Crochet and filet crochet patterns for table and bed linens and curtains.
		The story of Irish crochet in Brittany as the result of the sardine crisis in early 20th c.
		A compilation of the major guides to Irish Crochet lace of the early 20th c, when the motifs reached a pinnacle of freedom and dimensionality.
	www.lacis.com /catalog/data/b_crochet.html (2143 words)

	Irish Crochet For Beginners
		Although many may say that Irish crochet is a dying art, it's still a wonderful skill to master for those that love to create fine works of art from fine threads.
		"Irish Crochet And How To Make It" is from the Priscilla crochet collection, and has been translated to today's modern English so that the reader can much better understand the instructions.
		How to crochet medallions of pure elegance, that are so pleasing to the eyes that others will be shocked to see that crochet is more than just plain old granny squares.
	www.alphasoft.cc /ebooks/recreation/irish-crochet.html (497 words)

	Traditional Crafts from Moytura's Irish Bookshop (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		This part of our Irish bookshop has a group of books on Irish handcrafts such as Irish crochet and lace, Aran knitting patterns, Celtic designs and iron-on transfers, Irish pottery from Belleek.
		Irish Crochet Designs and Projects by Mary C.
		Here are 49 Irish crochet patterns that offer today's needlecrafters a renewed acquaintance with a beautiful form of ornamentation.
	www.moytura.com /irishbooks/crafts1.htm (1017 words)

	Clones Lace
		There are several photographs of crochet gatherings and stories about many of these ladies who designed, taught or contributed in some way to the tradition of Clones lace.
		Crochet is more than just a craft to them; it is a joy with love infused with each handwork created.
		The gardens are worked with a grouping of motifs with Irish crochet netting between the pieces.
	www.beadwrangler.com /book-crochet30.htm (473 words)

	Handmade Laces: Filet, Crochet, Cutwork, Knitting, Tatting, Embroidery and Applique
		Crochet had been used earlier as a fabric structure, but became popular as a lace-making technique in the mid-19th century.
		With netting stretched on a frame, a tambour needle (much like a fine crochet hook) was used to pull a series of thread loops through the net and onto the surface.
		Of all the laces on these pages, tatting and crochet were the primary types that occupied American needlewomen in the past.
	www.marlamallett.com /l-other.htm (1390 words)

	Irish Crochet and Freeform: Cousins!
		In Irish Crochet, the motifs are first crocheted.
		Since much of freeform is borrowed from Irish Crochet, I think it's safe to call them first cousins.
		The leaves are also a traditional Irish motif; I just made them "fluffy" by adding mohair to my gold yarn I was using at the time.
	journals.aol.com /crochetwithdee/CrochetWithDee/entries/1376 (319 words)

	'Crochet Allsorts!'
		Irish Crochet can be divided into two main groups.
		When I was doing some course work I had to write in just a few words a very brief description of Irish Crochet.
		Three dimensional motifs applied to a crochet mesh or motifs laid out and tacked to brown paper, mesh worked afterwards joining to the motifs as the work progresses.
	groups.msn.com /CrochetAllsorts/irishcrochet.msnw?pgmarket=en-ca (146 words)

	Edwardian Vintage Clothing: #1563 Irish lace gown at Vintage Textile (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		We never tire of the charm of fine Irish lace with its enduring romantic appeal and nostalgia for a time when life was more genteel.
		The European craft of crochet reached its peak in Ireland, where it was used to copy 17th century Venetian needlepoint laces.
		Aside from its beauty, Irish crochet is favored by collectors because it is durable.
	www.vintagetextile.com /newpage93.htm (235 words)

	Irish / Celtic / Filet & Symbol Crochet
		This book is a good read for many with a general interest in biography or needlework and is an excellent reference for historians or antique outlets.
		Crochet a treasury of 20 beautiful filet designs to dress up your home, including table runners, curtains, chair sets, tablecloth, curtain ties, placemats and pillows.
		By Cartier-Bresson — This practical guide provides instructions for creating a number of lovely Irish crochet trimmings — edgings, collars, yokes, inserts and a bib, among them — that will add immediate interest to babies’ and children’s garments as well as lingerie, blouses and other apparel.
	www.crochetaustralia.com.au /category17_4.htm (520 words)

	Crochet Tips - Irish Lace
		The delicate three-dimensional flowers, leaves and sprays that characterize Irish crochet are considered by many to be the finest example of the crocheter's art.
		In Irish crochet, separate motifs are worked, often over a foundation or filling cord, then joined to one another with an openwork ground.
		Each Irish crochet piece uses three different sizes of thread – a thick thread for the foundation, a medium thread for the motifs, and a thin thread for the ground.
	www.dotcomwomen.com /crafts/craftstips2.shtml (125 words)

	The Sheelin Irish Lace Museum - Display of Antique Irish Lace (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Crochet lace is worked with a very small fine steel hook with a handle of bone, cork or wood.
		The complete piece of lace is then finished off with one of the edgings characteristic of Irish Crochet Lace.
		In working the spriggs the cord padding is an important factor as its tightness or slackness allows stems or leaves of the various designs to be artistically curved in any desired direction.
	www.irishlacemuseum.com /crochet.html (137 words)

	Crochet
		Even if you are a crochet expert, you will love taking the beautiful strips to work on when you are on the go.
		The afghan / shawl is crocheted in 3ply yarn.
		Crochenit is a double-ended crochet hook technique, using the special Crochenit hook.
	www.stitcheri.com /crochet2.htm (644 words)

	Velona Needlecraft B02411 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Here is a lucid, well-planned guide for crocheters of all levels of skill and experience.
		Newcomers to Irish crochet will find helpful suggestions on materials, detailed instructions for making even the simplest designs, and a thorough grounding in the special techniques characteristic of Irish crochet.
		Also included are clear explanations for the basic crochet stitches so that even a newcomer to crochet may begin in the Irish way.
	www.velona.com /items/024/B02411.html (127 words)

	Masterpieces of Irish Crochet Lace : Techniques, Patterns, Instructions (Dover Needlework Series) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		I have to confess, I love crocheting, but altho the items in this booklet are beautiful the directions are time consuming and a bit more complicated than I like.
		It also holds a lot of history in it, in that anyone who had a poor Irish Grandmother who made lace for the "rich neighbors", will see the reason "rich neighbors" wanted to buy if from her.
		The quality and beauty of the designs is a testiment to the talent and ingenuity of a people who only had something if they could make it out of nothing.
	www.iyares.com /amazon/details.aspx?id=0486250792 (352 words)

	{Stingrae Studios} Arts & Crafts - Crochet (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The Crochet Yearbook is jam packed with patterns and techniques.
		In this volume we show you projects from each season, including: patterns for fabulous fashions-create a magnificent wedding gown, beautiful crochet for your home-make a breathtaking bedspread to be treasured forever, *great gifts for everyone-whether it's "tigers for your woods" or stuffed pigs, there are gifts galore.
		There are special sections on how to convert knitting instructions to crochet, left-handed crochet basics, finishing, as well as an index of stitches.
	www.stingrae.com /books/arts/crochet (363 words)

	Iva Rose Vintage Reproductions - Richardson's Manufacturing Company (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		It is a wonderful collection of patterns in crochet, filet crochet, tatting and hairpin work from the WWI era.
		The collection in this book is comprised of crocheted edgngs and insertions that were designed to add a touch of glamour to your garments.
		For Irish Crochet, there are several medallions, lovely edgings, a yoke, boudoir cap and centerpiece.
	www.ivarose.com /richardson_s_manufacturing_company?b=1 (568 words)

	Amazon.com: Irish Crochet: Crocheter's Historical Pattern Series Volume Two (Crocheter's Historical Pattern Series): ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Irish Crochet : Technique and Projects (Dover Needlework Series) by Priscilla Publishing Co.
		Irish Crochet is the second book in the Crocheter's Historical Pattern Series.
		Irish Crochet is full of patterns that can be used in a variety of ways.
	www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1929169019?v=glance (654 words)

	Victorian & Edwardian Crochet - Show & Tell Gallery
		My passion is Irish crochet, which began 5 years when a friend gave me an Irish crochet pattern book of clothing.
		I can't tell you how honored I was when she thought it pretty enough to wear on her wedding day not to mention all the lovely compliments she gave me. I have to tell you I beamed with joy for over a week.
		She does beautiful pictures of Mermaids and Fairies which she sells on her website but she also does beadwork, crochet, and is working on a book of poetry.
	www.victoriancrochet.com /showandtell.tpl?cart=111581101431655 (662 words)

	Crochet Guild of AmericaTour of Ireland and Wales
		Crochet Guild of AmericaTour of Ireland and Wales
		He was a big help to our Irish bus driver who had a minimal sense of direction, especially in Wales where the roundabouts really threw him for a "loop." Alan charmed all the ladies with his willingness to help!
		She was most gracious and lovely in her antique Irish Crochet blouse.
	www.beadwrangler.com /ireland_tour.htm (1133 words)

	Clones Lace: The Story and Patterns of an Irish Crochet (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		This book tells the social history of the crochet lace-making tradition in south Ulster.
		Crocheting, as it was fondly called, was a part of the community.
		Máire has transcribed the Clones knot-filling stitch and the many secrets of this unique craft from other workers in the area, with easy to follow directions.
	www.villagespinweave.com /IBS/SimpleCat/Product/asp/product-id/724873.html (198 words)

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