Crocheting is a needlework technique that involves creating fabric by interlocking loops of yarn using a crochet hook. The name is derived from the French term crochet, which means 'hook'. Hooks can be made from different materials, sizes, and types. 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, while knitting keeps many stitches open at a time.
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