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Crochet – Coatscrafts.in
Crochet is basically making a fabric from yarn using a crochet hook. The origin of the word can be traced back to the French word “crochet”, which means a hook. Although similar to knitting, Crocheting involves pulling loops of yarn through other loops, except that here only one loop is active at one time. Plus here we use a crochet hook instead of knitting needles.
The history of crochet perhaps can be perhaps traced back to the fishermen making their nets. Woven, knit and knotted textiles have survived from very early periods in our history. With the start of the 19th century in Britain, America and France, crochet was started being used as a less costly substitute for other forms of lace. As the costs of the making cotton thread dropped, it was easier now to make crocheted laces. Moreover, they were easier to teach and faster to make. Hooks used for crochet ranged from simple bent needles in a cork handle which were used by poor lace workers, to expensive silver, brass, steel, ivory and bone hooks.
Enjoyed across the world for many centuries now, once again, crochet is making a comeback and is common to see it making its presence felt even on top catwalks. Today you can come across an extensive range of crochet yarns ranging from traditional fine quality yarns to the more funky fashionable trends. Today, Crochet is available with major handicraft goods stores around the country, giving superb results every time.
Crochet works great for wraps, drip mats, trimmings, coasters caps, and the list could go on.
It is a great choice when you wish to decorate objects. Using crochet show wraps with matching color scheme and design can add to the overall décor of your room. Crochet accessories are great to enhance your dressing style. Fro instance, the pretty crochet coasters are silent reminders of table etiquette and aesthetic appeal, besides being elegant to use.
Slim crochet trimmings add glamour and harmony to your table runners or curtains. These are always in great demand. Paisely, a historical town of Scotland, is world famous for its traditional style of weaving.
Crochet designs often come adorned with white crystal beads, white sequins and shiny white pearl beads. You will find them in a variety of applications, extending to table runners, table napkins and napkin holders. The mark of sophistication in the crochet designs lie in their simplicity. A clever combination of a variety of stitches such as the slip stitch, chain stitch and double crochet, the intricate crochet design add an interesting dimension to the patterns.
Shopping for Crochet supplies is fun, but can also be overwhelming. It is always better to keep in touch with the latest product news and reviews. Gather the latest information on crochet hooks plus yarn, thread, wire, fiber and fabric that can be used for crocheting. Try to find out abut the latest embellishments to enhance your crochet projects, including buttons, beads, purse handles, and more.
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Madura Coats Private Limited
Madura Coats Private Limited is part of the worldwide family of Coats companies founded nearly 250 years ago and now based in 67 countries. With a group focus on core business, Madura Coats Private Limited is in the perfect position to lead the way forward in textile crafts, using a combination of brand strength, distribution, technical expertise along with a dedicated and knowlegable team based in Bangalore.
We are the largest supplier of needlecraft products in the India offering a wide range of household brands: Ameto, Moon and Spade Poly for sewing thread; Anchor for embroidery, tapestry threads stitch kits and printed canvas; MCL for zips; and much much more for your crafting pleasure.
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