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How to Crochet Irish Lace (Zimbio)
St. Patrick's day is officially upon us! My mother's side of the family is
part Irish, and we've been preparing for our annual St. Patty's Day party all
week. The corned beef and cabbage is done, the house is clean, and the
playlist is made. While I was helping get things ready, my mind soon wrapped
itself around all things Irish, including Irish crochet. What better time of
the year than St. Partrick's Day to learn about this fascinating crochet
method that leaves me breathless.
Irish crochet is a type of lace that dates back to the 19th century in
Ireland. It is characterized by separately crocheted motifs that are later
assembled onto a mesh background, or connected to each other with thing thread
and needle. A very fine steel crochet hook is needed to make Irish Crochet
Lace, as well as fine crochet cotton or linen thread.
Although it looks and sounds rather advanced and intricate, mastering Irish
crochet is surprisingly easy. In fact, our friends at
AllFreeCrochetAfghanPatterns have a free pattern available, compliments of
Patons Yarn. Check it out below!
This is a simple afghan pattern that uses Irish crochet. The Irish Crochet
Afghan Pattern ...
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