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Get Hooked on This Crochet Quiz!

Calling all crochet lovers to take this challenge ... and also those who are curious about it.
Sreedevi Nair

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Crocheters know how exciting it is to work with a single strand of yarn and create beautiful  complex designs.  Crocheting is so much more than holding a crochet hook and a piece of yarn. Find out more about crochet by taking this quiz.
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Crochet derives from the Middle French word "croche," which is translated as "hook" in English. Crafters used hook-like tools made from metal, plastic, or wood to make textured cloth with yarn and thread, so this skill came to be known as crocheting.
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When starting out with crocheting, one of the first skills you learn is how to make a slip knot. It is with this one knot that a series of elegant chains and designs are created.
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Crocheters have their own terminology which is used to describe a crochet pattern in charts. The key to understanding crochet patterns is to know the symbols that help distinguish between the variations of stitches and also make the patterns more compact. The abbreviation for double crochet is 'dc',
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Craft yarn is sold in a loosely coiled bundle which is called a skein. The yarn is packaged and sold in this shape to prevent tangling or knotting.
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The Afghan hook is an elongated crochet hook that is used to make stitches that resemble knitting. This type of crochet technique is known as Afghan or Tunisian crochet, which is considered a combination of knitting and crocheting.
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A gauge is a roughly stitched swatch of crochet work made with a specific crochet hook, measured in stitches per inch. Such mock patterns, typically of four inches in length, are made to ensure a big crochet project, such as a sweater, will be the right size when completed.
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The granny square pattern is the simplest and most basic pattern to start crocheting for beginners. It has repetitive stitches that make it easy to follow. It is also an extremely versatile design where you can experiment with all sorts of advanced stitches once you get a hang of it.
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Crochet is so versatile! All you need to know is just a few basic stitches and how to decrease and increase the stitches, and you can weave a ball of yarn into complicated shapes like stuffed toy or a red woolen rose!
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A big factor in how tight your crochet pattern will be is the size of the hook. Crochet hooks come in many different sizes. The smaller the hook size, the tighter the stitches will be. Furthermore, yarn is chosen based on the size of the hooks.
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Amigurumi is the Japanese craft of making miniature stuffed toys using wool or yarn. As crochet allows for a simple understanding of techniques and stitches, this is the preferred method for creating these.
Crochet therapy is a well-known way to ease the nerves and calm the mind. In fact, studies confirm that the rhythmic, soothing movement of making the stitches help release serotonin that helps in anxiety and depression. The counting of stitches helps make one mindful and can also delay age-related dementia.
You might think that crochet is something old ladies do to pass the time, but this centuries-old crafting technique is an extremely useful art and easy to enjoy! Just like this quiz! So how did you fare in it? Let’s check your scores.