Calling everyone, all ages and all heights, for a new and exciting experience! Grab your hooks and some yarn! ‘Cause the crochet club has come to the Oakwood School!
Crocheting is an amazing talent to learn. All you need is some yarn, a crochet hook, and some interest, and you can make almost anything, from small plushies to clothes. Fun Fact: Did you know? Crocheting can improve both hand-eye coordination and motor skills. It’s true! It can even be a stress reliever. Crocheting is an activity that stimulates both the right and the left sides of the brain, stimulating cognitive thinking and problem-solving. But most of all, it is a quiet activity that can help you connect with others and your inner creative self. Many crochet projects can even be made into very thoughtful and loving gifts for any occasion.
Crocheting is a skill that can be passed down from family and friends. The practice began to appear hundreds of years ago in a places you may not expect. The word crochet comes from the French word for “hook”. There is no one place where this art was created. In many countries, ancient hooks with a curved top resembling a crochet hook were found. Some origins may have been in China, Egypt, and Europe. But our most modern form of crochet was seen to come from the 17th-century crocheting in France. Many forms of crochet have come from other places. One exmple is the form of Amigirumi, a form of crocheting where the crocheter crochets in a circular pattern to create a doll or a toy. This is a very popular and easy form of crocheting in our modern world. The name originally comes from Japan. It originates from the word “Ami,” meaning crocheting or knitting, and the word “Nuigurumi,” meaning stuffed creature or stuffed doll.
What is the difference between crocheting and knitting? These two delicate art forms are very similar to each other. You can make around the same creation with both forms. Both need a yarn and a form of a hook. Knitting is more well known and practiced in today’s world. Knitting is generally done with two straight hooks that can sometimes be joined at the bottom. These are called needles. Crocheting is made using one hook with a curved hook-like structure at the top. Crocheted fabric will generally have more texture and be stiffer. This will allow it to be able to be used for making 3D designs and patterns. There are over 150 unique crochet styles and stitches in the world! Knitting is generally used to make pieces of cloth that are thinner and more stretchy, creating a smooth or even appearance.
Crocheting is a fun and mindful talent to learn at any age. The crochet club is open to whoever wants to join. Whether you have no experience or years of experience. This is an opportunity to learn and to be able to connect with others. Here you can learn both how to get started and new styles that have been created throughout history! So this is your chance! Join the crochet club today! If you have any questions about joining or learning, the club is held in Mrs. Ruffin’s room at lunch on Monday.