Quite simply, crochet feeds the human need for balance in our lives. Making something with our hands reflects something basic about ourselves. We want to work hard without losing touch with our creative selves; we want to earn money without losing our souls; and we want to be part of a larger picture of human progression while still maintaining our individuality. – Crochet Designer Vickie Howell

 

The Art of Crocheting is so much more than a hook and yarn.

It is a talent honed on cold nights and empty days

And during the rare times children are napping.

It is the miraculous obsession of creating fabric by interlocking loops of yarn, thread, or strands of other materials using a crochet hook.

It is a glorious celebration of material and creativity and vision.

It is patience, perseverance, and practice.

And besides all of that — it’s beautiful Art.

These lovely images were found at http://www.crochetconcupiscence.com/2012/03/100-unique-crochet-scarves/, one of the sites created by artist Kathryn Vercillo http://kathrynvercillo.com/