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Knitting, I'm sure you've heard of thisbefore.Most people have, it's a hobby as old as time. It has beenaroundfor years, and it has been estimated that the hobby startedas faras the 1500s! Unfortunately, there is no evidence that neverborewhen it really came from.

Have you ever wondered where and when this starts sewinghobby?According to the September 1997 newsletter of the CrochetGuild ofAmerica, researchers theorize that crochet art can betraced as faras the 1500s in Italy. However, there is no strongevidence forthis statement.

But even so, we can only imagine that this craft has beenaroundfor a long time. And it has evolved from making only homedecorworks for stitching clothes and other fashion accessoriesaswell.

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Knitting can let you do a lot of things. From small pursestojackets and sweaters, there are many options to choose from.Butthere may be some fans who are looking for the old people,theclassic pattern that can usually be seen in the early 1900s orevenearlier. To assist you in finding those hard to find apattern,here are some resources that you can see on the World WideWeb.

- Vintage Crochet Patterns. Tabitha Gibbons, the owner ofthiswebsite, offers a few volumes of crochet patterns. He sells awideselection of vintage crochet patterns, from small placemats,rugs,Afghan to bed covers and tablecloths. By visiting his website,onecan fill in your name and email form to receive a freepatternbook.

- Crochet Treasures. "The pattern of the past; Creatingheirloomsfor tomorrow ..." This is the slogan of this web sitewith acollection of classic patterns. It is a member-based sitethatoffers more than 950 vintage patterns for customers. Forvisitors,it also offers about 25 free vintage crochet patterns forpersonaluse. However, not accepting new members at this time untilfurthernotice by the owner.

- Vintage Crochet Celt. Yet another vintage crochetpatternssite, it actually has a wide range of vintage patterns tochoosefrom. And the best thing about this site is that all ofthispattern for free! It also displays the completed projectowners,most of which are doilies and other table accessories.

- Memories soft. This site brings you back to the past withacollection of over a thousand vintage crochet patterns.Patternsare grouped in different categories - placemats, bedjackets andslippers, handkerchief edgings, potholders, ruffles andflowers,doll clothes, and other home decor pieces. All of thesepatternscan be viewed and printed by subscribing to the site. Therearealso a few free patterns are available for visitors to get apeakof what the site has to offer.

- Vintage Crochet Patterns eBook. a sort of e-book contains20beautiful vintage patterns that are easy to crochet and can behitson exhibition and bazaar. Some examples of patterns availableis abag of knitted work, beaded lace, and linen wedding ring. It isaportable document file (pdf) can be downloaded for freefromCrochet and Knitting web site.

- 1800s to the early 1900s Vintage Patterns Link. Thissite,written by a woman named Martha who is also known as theStargazer,has some links to pattern designed way back in 1800 untilthe1930s. These patterns can be accessed free of charge. Thissitealso has links to other web sites that offer vintagecrochetpatterns.