Interesting Facts about Crochet

• Do you know why most crocheters in earlier eras held the crochet hook in their hand like a pencil? In the 1800s, this hand positioning was thought to be more feminine and graceful. Many crocheters now hold their hooks in the palms of their hands (often called the "knife hold") to reduce carpal tunnel.
• It is believed that crochet began as a cottage industry in Ireland to create supplemental income during the Irish Potato Famine. 
• It is believed that the earliest forms of crochet were created using a bent finger instead of a hook.
• The word crochet is derived from the Middle French word croc or croche, meaning hook.
• The earliest written reference to crochet didn't appear until 1812. Crochet didn't become the widely popular craft we know today until the 1840s.
• Crochet patterns have an underlying mathematical structure and have been used to illustrate shapes in hyperbolic geometry that are difficult to reproduce using other media or are difficult to understand when viewed two-dimensionally. 
• In the 19th century, before printed crochet patterns were widely available, crochet samplers were a valuable teaching tool and source of creative inspiration. These decorative pieces were handed down through the generations to become not only treasured family heirlooms but important sources of crochet instruction. They were often added to by other family members or joined together into impressive collages or simply preserved in family albums.

  In fact,Growing Up -I remember seeing a finely crocheted Doily in my home .My mom told me ,that it was made by my grandma (my dad's  mom).I have never seen such a beautiful piece of art.My grand pa used to say that my grand ma's crochet was so fine that her art pieces can be passed through a ring.

Royal Elegance Scarf

This beautiful gold color scarf is dainty, feminine, romantic, versatile and chic, just what you need in a scarf. Great for spring!! This scarf is a bright, light gold color that will go with almost anything!

In designing this scarf I was thinking I wanted something that had a subtle feminine, sexy attitude. The lacy texture of this scarf covers you but gives you glimpses of what is underneath. The scarf is light weight; color is rich so it will go with so many different colors.

Its generous length and open, airy stitch design allows you to wrap it, double it up, toss it over your shoulder, wear it anyway you wish. Play with it and enjoy! Whether as a gift for someone special or as a treat for yourself, it’s sure to become a favorite cold weather accessory.

Dimensions-
Without Fringe:-
Length-70 inch
Width-7.5 inch

With Fringe:-Length-72.50 inch
Width-7.5 inch

Made in a smoke-free, pet free environment.

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Care- hand wash and dry flat .

Seashells Scarf in a Rich Orchid Color

 

 

 

So fresh, light and breezy. This gorgeous seashell scarf is lacy and sophisticated, yet practical and warm. It is perfect for a casual night out & even for a special night out. I can reproduce this scarf in any colors and length you desire.
This is a custom order Scarf; it will take 3 days Max.
Thank you.
Here is the link to the etsy listing

http://www.etsy.com/listing/74264842/seashells-scarf-in-a-rich-orchid-color

Dimensions:-
Length-63.5 inch
Width-4 inch (in the widest part)

Care Instructions:-
Hand wash only and lay flat to dry.

Ch'i Recycled Silk Ribbon Kimono Jacket Kit S-L Contest

A few days back I was looking for Unusual yarns to work with and I chanced upon a site...that made me drool.They had beautiful,Silk yarn which is ecofriendly since It was recycled and the colors.....Ohhhhh ,I am stll dreaming about them.The site where they are available is "Darn Good Yarn" and they have a facebook page .Click here to visit their page and be sure to let them know that "Enchanted with Yarn" sent you.
                    You can also enter the giveaway by visiting the following link.Keep on dreaming about the beautiful colors of the yarn.I am!!!

EWT goes International with Curly Scarf in Monet

Joy…..alleviation, bliss, cheer, delight, ecstasy, elation, exultation, exulting, festivity, gladness, glee, jubilance,  merriment, mirth, pride, prize, rapture, rejoicing, revelry, satisfaction,

No,no I have not gone off the farm and decided to give you a lesson on language,but these are all the emotions I felt when I realized somewhere on the opposite side of the world,a sweet lady named "Jo" liked my handmade curly scarf.

Jo is such a warm,affectionate and bubbly person and all her traits rub off on you.She wanted this scarf in a custom color and finally she decided on "Monet".This is one of my favorite colors, as it's composed of soft, pastel pinks, blues, purples, grays, and a light green. It's called "Monet" for a reason.

Oops did I for got to mention,as the Title says"EWT goes International",    EWT stands for Enchanted with Yarn and  International since I shipped the beautiful scarf to Jo in Australia.

              I hope you like it Jo. I certainly did love making it for you.