In need of a good DYI project or want to brush up on you crochet knowledge, well my dears, you have come to the right place.
Unusual & Quirky Crochet Facts
In the late 1800s, men's and women's hairstyles required the use of oily pomade. Consequently, crochet became more popular as people put little sewn pieces on top of expensive furniture to protect them from the pomaded heads.
Crochet became increasingly popular in the 1920s when women stopped wearing corsets and began to crochet lacy underwear.
Artist Nathan Vincent crocheted and knitted an entire locker room. He has also knitted taxidermy busts, urinals, guns, and tools. His goal is to represent masculine objects in a new and softer medium.
Over 2,000 women from 14 countries met in India to create the world's largest crocheted blanket. The mega-blanket measured approximately 120,000 square feet, or about the size of one-and-a-half football fields.
While crochet has proven health benefits, injuries do occur. Health professionals even have a medical code to note when a crochet injury has occurred: CODE Y93D1...(I didn't know I was in such a dangerous profession! ;) )
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And now for some Easter Fun!
I came across and adorable little Easter pattern I wanted to share with you. If you are just starting to decorate or you just need a little something extra to add to your decorations, try this cute bunny pattern. You can turn them into ornaments to hang from a tree, make a garland, or stack them up in a an Easter Basket. Either way, it's a quick and fun way to add whimsy to your holiday.
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