History of Crochet

Posted on 27. Mar, 2008 by Mom Mag in Crocheting

Crocheting, a hobby loved by many and similar to embroidery, knitting and weaving, unlike its counterparts does not really have a set time of beginning. Crocheting is the process of creating fabric from yarn or thread using a crochet hook.

The first pictures of crochet are found in a Dutch magazine in 1824. Instructions are then found for crocheting in an 1847 publication, which outlined instructions on performing crochet stitches. The book however assumed the reader had some knowledge of other knitting techniques.

There are some claims that crochet existed before this time, and was performed with the forefinger rather than a hook.

Crocheting became a popular technique around the world. It was done by women and children to create blankets and clothes and then sold to make money. These items were mainly purchased by the emerging middle class.

The thoughts of crochet and its value changed over time, but was still a homemaker?s art as late as the 1960-70s. The 20^th century has also seen a rebirth of popularity with a rise of interested do it yourselfers.