It originated from the "croche" word in Middle French, which meant "hook".
The term "cracker stitch" is incorrect. The single stitch can be worked in different ways, such as double or treble stitches, or more clustered, like in a popcorn stitch.
Even though it was first thought of as an inexpensive replica of lace created using more costly techniques, crocheting gained popularity after Queen Victoria started doing it herself.
Crochet hooks come in a variety of sizes, from very small (0.60 mm) to very large (19 mm). Various sized stitches can be made with varying sized hooks.
A loop is formed by placing the slip knot on the hook. To make a chain, pull another loop through the first one and repeat the process.
Although knitters can also create amigurumi, crocheters tend to prefer their work.
Throughout history, hooks have been fashioned from a variety of materials, including steel, bone, ivory, and porcupine quill.
