Thursday, November 6, 2008

crochet hooks

If you know how to crochet, baby blanket gifts make for great gifts to any new parent. Crochet is derived from the French word croc or croche, meaning hook.

Its delicate look makes simple crochet appropriate for any number of designs; which is why you can find it on everything from tablecloths to dresses and purses. Amongst older people crochet is popular as a social activity and to help keep arthritic symptoms in check. A Christmas afghan can help warm cold winter nights while personalized baby afghan blankets can become family heirlooms.

You may want a shorter crochet scarf that s more about fashion or a longer crochet scarf that s more about function. The rest is really about practice. This gives you an even wider selection to choose from having both designer and generic markets available.

Just take a trip to any store that carries craft materials and patterns. Everyone can learn to crochet, practice up!

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