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Crochet is a method of making fabric from yarn or thread, much like knitting. Crochet became very popular in Europe and America during the 19th century.

In both crochet and knitting, loops of yarn are pulled through other loops to make fabric. Crochet makes use of a crochet hook, while knitters use knitting needles, and in most cases, only a single thread loop is active at a given time in crochet. The increasingly efficient production of cotton thread in America contributed to the craft's popularity, as crochet uses more thread than other fabric-m  ...