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IST 605: Crocheting

Resources on how to begin crocheting, in addition to interesting information regarding the history, current use, and benefits of crocheting.

References

Books

Caring Crochet (2015). Annie's. 

Gakuen, B. (2014). Stitch Encyclopedia: Crochet. Chronicle Books LLC

Hubert, M. (2011). The granny square book: Timeless techniques & fresh ideas for crocheting square by square. Creative Pub. International.

 

Journal Articles/Newspaper Article

The A, B, C of crochet. (1936, March 25). The Mid-Island Mail, 10. https://perma.cc/HGQ8-4ANW

Karp, C. (2018). Defining crochet. Textile History49(2), 208-233. https://doi.org/10.1080/00404969.2018.1491689

Kneller, S.  & Boyd, M. (2008). "We were slow; it was challenging" and "it was hard not to make knots": Crocheting as a literacy event in a second grade classroom community. Early Childhood Education Journal36(2), 135-147. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10643-008-0254-3

 

Videos and Website Articles

Barrie Machin (Producer), & Machin, B. (Director). (2018). Washing wool, spinning and crochet. [Video/DVD] Privately Published http://Barrie Machin (Producer), & Machin, B. (Director). (2018). Washing Wool, Spinning and Crochet. [Video/DVD] Privately Published. https://video.alexanderstreet.com/watch/washing-wool-spinning-and-crochet

Boeckmann, C. (2023, November 28). Learn to crochet: easy scarf for beginners. Almanachttps://perma.cc/QB3R-N88P

Bella Coco (2019, February). How to crochet for absolute beginners. [Playlist]. YouTube. https://perma.cc/7J79-U7LS

Bella Coco (2019, February). How to crochet left handed for absolute beginners. [Playlist]. YouTube. https://perma.cc/3T6B-5K2U

Michelle. (n.d.). Free PDF download crochet abbreviation chart. The Snuggleryhttps://perma.cc/AT4U-Q8TP

Good Day Sacramento (2016, May 25). Folsom Prison Knitting. [Video]. YouTube. https://perma.cc/AD8J-CVE2

GoodKnitKisses (2018, June 29). Classic granny square--beginner crochet lesson 6--left handed (CC). [Video]. YouTube. https://perma.cc/SZ2P-2VUE

Harby, J. & BBC Radio Derby (2023, February 24). BBC Radio Derby listeners smash crochet world record. BBChttps://perma.cc/QTC8-Y4FB

Hooked by Robin (2019, December 17). How to crochet a granny square for absolute beginners. [Video]. YouTube. https://perma.cc/V95X-6BBY

Knots of Love. Ways to Donatehttps://perma.cc/R5PG-DCFJ 

Sweet-Escott, H. (2023, December 4). Queen Victoria's handmade presents. Museum of Londonhttps://perma.cc/8PLY-9GE3

TL Yarn Crafts (2020, March 31). 25+ crochet hacks for beginners [pro-tips from a crocheter with 20 years experience]. [Video]. YouTube. https://perma.cc/J5SU-KVT8

WKMG News 6 ClickOrlando (2024, February 22). These crafty ladies get creative for charity. [Video]. YouTube. https://perma.cc/F4RN-YAWR