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Chain
Stitch Worm from our Crochet Crafts
Even the
young adults can master this little creation. How cute
is this. My 15 year old daughter taught herself to
crochet, and you can too. It may be confusing at first,
but once you get it down, your fingers will be whipping
away faster than you can imagine. Our chain stitch
critters are our simplest of crocheting crafts, as well
as very fun.
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Records indicate that the first sweaters
were knit less than two centuries ago - in the 17th century. Before that
time smaller pieces and under garments were knit. The earliest,
historical, example of true knitting is a pair of patterned cotton socks
found in Egypt, dating back to A.D. 1100, 9 centuries ago.
There may be knitted pieces found in India
which were worked prior to that. Weaving and other textile arts date
back to prehistory, so knitting is the textile infant.
Currently it is believed that knitting
was first invented by Arabian nomads who carried the craft into Egypt.
From there the craft was carried through North Africa and into Spain
where it was picked up by traveling members of the Catholic church and
spread rapidly throughout Europe.
Regardless of the origins of knitting,
when it did catch on in Europe, it was quickly established as a true
craft. During Medieval times professional guilds controlled the market,
knitted garments came in fashion for the wealthy upper class, and
knitting cottage industries sprang up throughout the country. Silk
gloves and stockings were highly prized and intricate techniques
perfected.
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Here you will find our
collection of Knitting Crafts, one of the oldest and well known
pastimes among all ages, which dates back to the 17th century. We are always in search of new project ideas
and photos, so if you have something special to share with the world,
and proudly display your creation, click below on adding a craft and we
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