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From a poor man's lace ...

8/14/2017

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​The word crochet comes from the French word, "croche", which means "hook". Crochet-like work probably goes back to ancient times when a finger was used instead of a hook. Though finger crochet is still practiced today, it is more common to crochet using a hook to pull a strand of material (thread, yarn, wire, etc.) through one active loop that is on the hook and to repeat this movement to form chains that ultimately form a fabric.
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  In Europe during the 1500's, the use of lace for trimmings on gowns and jackets or on headpieces,  distinguished the royal and wealthy from the poor since the latter could only dream of wearing such things  It is believed that crochet was developed as the poor man's imitation of the rich man's lace. (Marks, R. , "Crochet History",  1997 Posted on CGOA Web site with permission 2009 ).​​
  For example, the crochet shawl shown below is called the Blurre. A design by Addydae Designs (http://www.addydae.com/), it  is a crescent-shaped shawl that has either 5 or 6 colors that transition into one another causing a gradual blurring of the lines between them. Although shawls no longer enjoy the popularity they once did, the shawl was an integral part of women’s fashions well up until the 20th century.  Today, the shawl is mainly considered a primary fashion element for knitters and crocheters, who spend many hours of their day thinking about designing and making shawls. They have created so many styles and shapes of shawls that you would, most likely, not be able to make them all in your lifetime.
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Blurre Shawl by Addydae Designs
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Sara
9/19/2017 07:20:34 am

Hello :) I am a podcaster viewer who loves to watch Crochetcakes. I just wanted to let you know that I am am thinking of you in your difficult time right now, as you brace yourselves once more for a hurricane; Maria this time. It must feel like you've hardly had a chance to breathe since Irma. Stay strong and most importantly stay safe.

Love to Clarisabeth (your cloche hat and her hair and little face were a perfect match!). I love her podcast and I equally love when you podcast together - it is fun to watch and see all you make and do. You are both very stylish with great (but different) personalities. You are v interesting and fun to watch, as well as being lovely people and I really look forward to the podcast. Thanks so much for putting up the videos. I'm not on Instagram and don't have an online presence but wanted to say thank you and so am pleased I can do so here.

I think Irma was harder to go through than you have told us as you are not the complaining kind. Nevertheless I could see that you are very understandably shaken by your experiences of hurricane Irma. Take good care of yourselves and I hope for calm and safety and peace for all of your family. Lots of good wishes for everyone on Puerto Rico.

Sara X

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Caroline link
11/14/2017 12:01:26 pm

Dearest Sara...
Thank you for all of your kind comments. When I share them with Clarisabeth, I am sure she will be as touched as I am. We are slowly achieving some form of normalcy. It's been rough. Especially without bi-weekly podcasts to look forward to. We have recorded two podcasts while waiting and hoping for the companies to get communications up. But, we both will travel to the US for the Thanksgiving holiday and Clarisabeth will try to upload from there. You are all in our hearts. Take care!! Best wishes. Caroline

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Caroline
11/27/2017 08:45:47 am

Episode 34 of the crochetcakes podcast is finally up!

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7/28/2022 04:21:51 am

This is a great posst thanks

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    Caroline Rodriguez

    Many years ago I discovered that there was a crafty side to me. Since then, there have even been times when I have considered taking up crafting as a full time job. But, I guess that is something I have heard most people who practice some craft say.  Someday... one day... Until then...  I guess I'll just blog about it. Thanks for being part of the crafty side of my life! 

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