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Crochet or Knitting?? |
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The Craft
Yarn Council of America to
makes it clear for us: All you need to crochet is a continuous strand of yarn and a single hook. You start with a slip stitch and continue to make loops (called chains), creating a foundation row. Rows are built on this foundation. Crochet stitches are made with loops and wrapping yarn around the hook. The loops are drawn through the wrapped yarn to make the stitches. You can crochet in rows, keeping your work flat, or you can join your stitches, creating a ring and work in the round. One of the most recognized crochet patterns is the Granny Square motif. These colorful crocheted squares or circles are joined together to create afghans and vests. At the fall European couture collection, a Granny Wrap was a big hit and was even featured on a cover of Vogue Magazine.
Knitting Knitting requires two needles and a continuous strand of yarn. You begin by making a slip knot on one needle and "casting on" the number of stitches you need for the project. (That's the term for creating the foundation row on one needle.) The basic stitches are created using both needles, wrapping the yarn over one needle and drawing the wrapped yarn through loops on the other needle. Circular
knitting needles--long,
flexible needles with a point
on each end--are growing in
popularity because they
eliminate seams and the need
to continually turn your
knitting at the end of a row.
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Fun Spring Projects! |
Hometown USA is a chunky yarn and is
perfect for knitting; crochet and
crafting. This easy-care yarn is machine
washable and dryable, and works up quickly
for fast knit and crochet projects. |
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