Crochet

A very short introduction to crochet

A photo of crochet granny squares, yarn and a hook

Crochet is a process of creating textiles by using a crochet hook to interlock loops of yarn, thread, or strands of other materials. The name is derived from the French term croc, which means 'hook'. Hooks can be made from a variety of materials, such as metal, wood, bamboo, bone or even plastic. The key difference between crochet and knitting, beyond the implements used for their production, is that each stitch in crochet is completed before the next one is begun, while knitting keeps many stitches open at a time. Unlike knitting, crochet can only be made by hand - a crochet machine that can produce the full variety of crochet stitches is yet to be invented.

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