crochet around the world

Post image for Where Did The Name Granny Square Afghan Come From? (+ 5 Unique Crochet Grannyghan Patterns)

I read an article a little while back about the history of why blankets are called afghans. It also mentioned the root of the name “granny square”. I had never thought about either of these things before but found the information super interesting.

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Post image for Enjoying Foreign Language Crochet Blogs

Excerpt of an interview here about how I answered a question related to my love of foreign language crochet blogs.

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Post image for Fair Trade Fashion / Crochet by ZemZem Atelier

ZemZem Atelier, a fashion brand that works with crafters in Turkey, is the latest I’ve found in my research into fair trade crochet.

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Post image for 8 Check-it-Out German Crochet Blogs (+3 Other German Crocheters)

I’m continuing on with sharing some of my favorite crochet blogs in foreign languages. This week I’ll share some German crochet blogs.

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Post image for Krochet Kids Vans Crochet Shoes

Move over TOMS, the new crochet shoes made as a collaboration between VANS and Krochet Kids may give you a run for your money!

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Post image for 8 Japanese Crochet Blogs with Hook-Loving Eye Candy

Here are eight Japanese crochet blogs that I think are fun to glance at now and then because the crochet photos on them are pretty.

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Post image for 8 Wonderful Latvian Crochet Blogs (Tamborēt/ Tamborēšana)

You don’t have to know Latvian to enjoy the creative creations on these Latvian language crochet blogs.

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