Crochet Terminology & History

Why there is no single named inventor of crochet, and what the historical record actually shows about where the craft began.

How crocheters make alphabet letters for monograms and banners, plus the two main construction methods compared side by side.

The correct spelling of crocheting, exactly how it’s built from crochet plus -ing, and the spelling mistakes people make most often.

How to pronounce crochet correctly, why the T at the end stays silent, and how the past-tense word crocheted is said aloud.

The exact spelling of crochet, why the final T is silent, and the most common past-tense spelling mistake people make with it.

What the 2 sc tog decrease means, exactly how it’s worked stitch by stitch, and the other abbreviations people often confuse it with.

Find out exactly what crocheter means, how it’s different from crochet and crocheting, and the correct way to spell and use the word.

Where crochet actually came from, the role Irish lace played in spreading it worldwide, and how it differs from the older craft of tatting.

The correct spelling of crochet, why it keeps its original French form, and how endings like -ed and -ing are added correctly.