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2. Tunisian crochet - Wikipedia

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   Tunisian crochet or Afghan crochet is a type of crochet that uses an elongated hook, often with a stopper on the handle end, called an Afghan hook. It is sometimes considered to be a mixture of crocheting and knitting. [1] As such, some techniques used in knitting are also applicable in Tunisian crochet. One example is the intarsia method.

3. Broomstick lace - Wikipedia

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   As with other forms of crochet the base of the pattern is a chain stitch. The number of stitches in this beginning chain are normally counted in multiples of 3 through 6, depending on the desired effect. The first row can either be immediately done in Broomstick lace, or instead incorporate a single or half-double crochet stitches.

4. Knitting - Wikipedia

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   There are organizations that help reach other countries in need such as afghans for Afghans. This outreach is described as, " afghans for Afghans is a humanitarian and educational people-to-people project that sends hand-knit and crocheted blankets and sweaters, vests, hats, mittens, and socks to the beleaguered people of Afghanistan."

5. Glossary of textile manufacturing - Wikipedia

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   Crochet Crochet is the process of creating fabric from a length of cord, yarn, or thread with a hooked tool. Crochet hook A crochet hook is a type of needle, usually with a hook at one end, used to draw thread through knotted loops. Cro-hook The cro-hook is a special double-ended crochet hook used to make double-sided crochet. Because the hook ...

6. Blanket - Wikipedia

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   Many types of blanket material, such as wool, are used because they are thicker and have more substantial fabric to them, but cotton can also be used for light blankets. Wool blankets are warmer and also relatively slow to burn compared to cotton. The most common types of blankets are woven acrylic, knitted polyester, mink, cotton, fleece and wool.

7. Embroidery of India - Wikipedia

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   It is a form of appliqué in gold thread, used for women's formal attire. Small pieces of zari ribbon are applied onto the fabric with the edges sewn down to create elaborate patterns. Lengths of wider golden ribbons are stitched on the edges of the fabric to create an effect of gold zari work. Khandela in Shekhawati is famous for its manufacture.