Hi Robin et al, I wonder if it is also because crochet grows much quicker than knitting, and infinitely faster then bobbin lace! I started a crochet cardigan, admittedly in double knitting wool, last night, and have now finished the back, and halfway through one front - I couldn't possibly have done that much in knitting. Especially as I neither like nor am good at knitting!!
However, I can also remember that, when I was a small girl, anything hand-knitted instead of being purchased, was somewhat looked down upon, as it was assumed that the parents were unable to afford to buy the more expensive bought and knitted clothing, as handknitting wool/yarn was cheaper in those days! How times have changed - I could have bought a casrdigan for the three-year old grand-daughter for half the price I have paid for the wool, and not to mention the crochet hooks, buttons, patterns etc - as well as my time. But I am sure Phoebe will love it - after all, it is pink, with purple buttons, as she requested! Carol - in North Norfolk UK 'Deliver us, Lord, from every evil, and grant us peace in our day.' ----- Original Message ----- From: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> Cc: Sent: Sunday, 25 August 2013, 4:48 Subject: Re: [lace] New at www.LaceCurator.info: Crocheted Maltese Lace ---- Elizabeth Kurella <[email protected]> wrote: Personally, I've always half-wondered if it isn't low self-esteem. Crochet was for many years very commonly done and had no real glory. So many people turned up their noses, "Oh, that's just crochet!" Parvum leve mentes capiunt (Little things amuse little minds) - - To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [email protected]. For help, write to [email protected]. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
