The world or crochet Danielle Dozier

What is crocheting The art of using a hook and yarn to make something.

The discovery 1700 based on a Chinese needle work – “Tambour” Thin needle to make loops Background cloth that was used to build work Transition from background fabric to the “air crochet” by the French in the 18 th century – Riego de la Branchardiere known for her art to make crocs

Crochet all over the world Ireland – Used the art to save some from the famine From 1845 to 1850 The earnings from the sales collected money for them to start a new life French – Used to help with the harsh winters In France, temps averagely don’t rise above 50⁰

Development of the technique Hold – During the area of 1824 to 1833 yarn and hook held in the same hand – Today you hold the yarn in one hand and the hook in another Rows – During the 1800s they cut off the yarn at each row – Now the yarn is only cut off when switching colors