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
crochet, meaning 'small hook'. Hooks can be made from a
variety of materials, such as metal, wood, bamboo, or 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.
Crocheted fabric is done by placing a slip-knot loop on the hook,
pulling another loop through the first loop, and repeating this
process to create a chain of a suitable length.