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Crochet: A History Part 1

The word Crochet comes from croc, or croche, the Middle French word for hook, as well as the Old Norse word for hook, krokr. In Holland it is known as Haken, in Denmark, Haekling, in Norway it is Hekling, and in Sweden it is Virkning. Crochet, itself, is the art of creating fabric from yarn, … Continue reading Crochet: A History Part 1