What is Crochet?
Crochet is a process of creating textiles by using a crochet hook to interlock loops of yarn, thread, or strands of other materials.
The name is derived from the French term crochet, meaning ‘small hook’. Hooks can be made from a variety of materials, such as metal, wood, bamboo, or plastic.
Below Are The Top Crochet Shops In South Africa
The Yarn Room
Address: 501 White St, Bailey`s Muckleneuk, Pretoria, 0181
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4:30 PM
Phone: 082 673 6326
Be Inspired
Address: 18 Msinsi Rd, Kloof, 3640
Phone: 083 780 3576
Wool & Textile Distributors Cc
Address: 176 Central Avenue, cnr, Park Dr, Mayfair, Johannesburg, 2092
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4 PM
Phone: 011 839 2600
The Yarn Tree
Address: 8 Chester Rd, Greenside East, Johannesburg, 2193
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 3 PM
Phone: 082 725 1968
Aladdins Cave-Busy Hands
Address: 36 Finch St, Atlasville, Johannesburg, 1465
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4:30 PM
Phone: 011 395 1065
Wolmart Claremont Wool and Yarn Store
Address: 115 Imam Haron Rd, Claremont, Cape Town, 7700
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4:45 PM
Phone: 079 659 9229
New Kayo Bazaar Wool Centre
Address: 27 Commissioner St, Krugersdorp, 1740
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 PM
Phone: 011 953 2429
Is crochet a type of knitting?
Knitting and crocheting are similar, yet different. Both crafts use yarn to make items, but knitting is done with two knitting needles and the stitches are loops.
Crocheting, on the other hand, is done with just one crochet hook and the stitches resemble small knots. The resulting projects look different, too.
Is it hard to crochet?
Both knitting and crocheting are fairly easy to learn. You’ll start with basic stitches, learn to master them and build from there.
As with anything worth doing, once you gain a bit of knowledge and motor control of the skills needed, the rewards are amazing!
How expensive is crocheting?
Crocheting is a relatively inexpensive hobby on average but can have a range of almost free to luxury. The starting cost of crocheting is around R326.83, and costs between R163.42 and R1634.17per project for yarn.
Is crochet a good hobby?
Crocheting is fun, relaxing, and fairly inexpensive. It yields a gift that is handmade, durable, and very practical.
I tend to prefer crochet to knit because it is quicker—especially with tricks such as two strands of yarn crocheted at the same time, and long stitches like the double or triple crochet.