I know of several forms of crochet, the most versatile of which are called Crochet in the West, covering a hook and loop and various techniques using yarn and loop stitches; Stitches with names like slip stitch, chain stitch, double crochet stitch, half treble and treble and more.
Archaeological finds suggest that Arabia may have been the first region where fiber was worked with a needle and/or a hook. Ancient examples from Egypt indicate an ingenious application of needles and/or hooks dating back to 950 – 1200 BC.
Crochet, which is a word from the French word croc, which means hook, throughout its history that continues throughout the ages; It is believed to be employed by men and women. A technique that can be worked sitting, standing, lying down or on the go, using many types of yarn, linen, cotton, silk and wool, including finely hammered and spun precious metals (silver, gold), with or without additives. making fabrics, jewellery, bags, rugs, upholstery from beads and sequins, processing fabrics for covering furniture, making from warm to light clothing to the finest lace, as well as producing artistic creations; sculptures, miniatures, creations limited only by the artist’s imagination. Similar crochet patterns found in India and North Africa lend credence to the theory that crochet may have been in continuous use in the Middle East for thousands of years.
Tunisian Crochet or Afghan crochet or Sweater crochet? Was it Tunisia? Was this crochet, which may look like crochet, knitting, or weaving, a precursor to each of these fabric-making forms?
Slip stitch crochet is perhaps the oldest form of crochet and fabric making.
Broomstick crochet is also called peacock lace, when and where did it originate? Did the Europeans invent America in covered wagons, had brooms and hooks, had acquired knowledge, brought them with them from their homeland, needed very warm bedding and clothing, did they start putting it away so quickly and easily? how to crochet up and down?
Irish crochet, traditional Irish crochet, luxurious 3D lace, fluffy crochet leaves, flowers and leaves sewn into a chain stitch net with picos (called stuffing), feminine, romantic and beautiful. The Irish crochet subset, sometimes called Baby Irish crochet, is worked continuously in squares or circular sections. In the 1870s, crochet was a salvation for many Irish families when 12,000 to 20,000 Irish girls and women produced crochet lace to earn money to see their families during and after the potato famine years.
Bruges Crochet, a lace embroidered with treble and chain stitch, crochet strips are joined together to create an open lace like stripe.
Bavarian Crochet is new to me, I need to learn more about this regional crochet.
Aran crochet creates a fabric similar to Aran knitting, with raised areas that emerge from a plain background.
Filet crochet or net crochet was very popular in the 1920s-1950s because of its simple mesh construction and patterns in lace could be easily worked out with the use of charts.
Hairpin crochet is believed to have been created by ladies during the Queen Victorian era to create a new style of crochet using hairpins and hooks to create a new style of crochet used in lining and round fine laces for stronger embellishments for upholstery. Today we have replaced needles with looms that are easily sized and make this crochet easy.
A revival in the rocking 60’s, with individuals wanting to hand-craft new styles of clothing in forms and colors that do not conform to the norms of the day.
Lines, jacquards, patchwork, lace, garments, looped, woven, beaded, squares, circles, crochet today is a living technology and is being revived, reinvented and used in new ways with new materials that seem limitless. Ways that have allowed and given people throughout history and around the world to meet their personal needs, generate income, feed their families, clothe themselves and their families, create new items, meet their making needs.
At the beginning of the 21st century, crochet is experiencing a new revival both in manufacturing, in the production of thousands of fashion and decor items, and in the hands of individuals who rediscover old designs, design new patterns and applications, and make handmade decor products and personal clothing. and works of art.
Crochet designs continue to evolve and Crochet lives on.
Gayle Lorraine Designs, by Gayle Lorraine
A Contemporary Textile Craftsman; Australian Superfine Merino creates Wearables by working with wonderful materials such as Merino, Alpaca, Angora plus, Silks, Cashmere, Acrylics, sparkly floss and beads.
Ancient techniques meet contemporary interpretations, East meets West, color, line, texture and balance are important in fine arts and crafts, whether 1,2 or 3D.
She paints on canvas and felt, felt wearable felt, Nuno, Spider Web and Squid felt, yarn spinning, crochet, Tunisian (Knitwear, Afghan), Broom crochet a little Irish crochet and lots of basic crochet.
Easy-to-wear Gayle loves to create new ways to both felt and crochet, creating clothes and accessories that are easy to wear, bright, beautiful, always stylish, feminine, that you will love to own, wear.
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