crocheters
Hook and yarn
Crocheters are people who crochet—creating fabric by interlocking loops of yarn with a hooked needle.
The term distinguishes practitioners of this craft from knitters, who use two straight needles: The crocheters in the group met on Tuesdays while the knitters gathered Thursdays.
Curved catching device
- stitchThread loop in fabric
- chainLinked segments forming length
- singleOne in number
- doubleTwice the amount
treble · loop · gauge · tension · pattern · round · bobbin · blocking
Twisted strand for crafts
- skeinCoiled length of thread
- woolSheared animal fiber
- cottonPlant fiber for textiles
- acrylicSynthetic resin or fiber
bamboo · alpaca · mohair · cashmere · merino · angora · chenille · linen
Decorative knitted blanket
- scarfNeck-warming fabric strip
- beanieSnug brimless cap
- blanketSoft bed covering
- doilySmall ornamental mat
shawl · sweater · cardigan · dishcloth · coaster · basket · toy · garment
Made manually, not machined
- bespokeMade to individual specifications
- artisanalMade by skilled craftspeople
- one-of-a-kindHaving no equivalent
- customHabitual group practice
personalized · intricate · detailed · handiwork · handwork · skillful · meticulous · heirloom
hook
Curved catching device
double · treble · loop · gauge · tension · pattern · round · bobbin · blocking · frogging
yarn
Twisted strand for crafts
acrylic · bamboo · alpaca · mohair · cashmere · merino · angora · chenille · linen · silk
afghan
Decorative knitted blanket
doily · shawl · sweater · cardigan · dishcloth · coaster · basket · toy · garment · plushie
handcrafted
Made manually, not machined
- bespokeMade to individual specifications
- artisanalMade by skilled craftspeople
- one-of-a-kindHaving no equivalent
custom · personalized · intricate · detailed · handiwork · handwork · skillful · meticulous · heirloom · giftable
knitter
One who stitches with yarn
- weaverThread-interlacing craftsperson
- quilterLayered bedding crafter
- embroidererOne who decorates fabric
needleworker · lacemaker · maker · hobbyist · artisan · stitcher · hooker · crafter
- textile artisansweavers, embroiderers, stitchers, needleworkers, knitters