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		<description><![CDATA[Have you ever wondered where and when crochet patterns came about? According to the September 1997 newsletter of the Crochet Guild of America, a researcher theorized that the art of crochet could be traced as far back as 1500s in Italy. However, there is no solid evidence for this statement. But even so, we can [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=freecrochetpatterns42.wordpress.com&amp;blog=6516572&amp;post=3&amp;subd=freecrochetpatterns42&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Have you ever wondered where and when crochet patterns came about? According to the September 1997 newsletter of the Crochet Guild of America, a researcher theorized that the art of crochet could be traced as far back as 1500s in Italy. However, there is no solid evidence for this statement.</p>
<p>But even so, we can only imagine that this craft has been around for the longest time. And it has evolved from making only home decor works to stitching clothes and other fashion accessories as well.</p>
<p>Reminiscing<br />
Crocheting is one of those versatile crafts which allow you to make a lot of differnt kinds of things. From small purses to jackets and sweaters; there are a lot of options to choose from. But there are probably some hobbyists that are looking for those old, classic crochet patterns that were seen during the early 1900s or even earlier. To help you in finding those hard-to-find free crochet patterns, here are some resources that you can check out in the World Wide Web from Leisure Arts, my favorite craft source:</p>
<p><a title="crochet patterns and books" href="http://www.leisurearts.com">www.LeisureArts.com</a><br />
This site brings you back to the past with oodles and oodles of crochet pattern books and leaflet patterns. Many of these books focus on how to crochet. Others focus on various patterns and types of crochet. It really is a versatile art.</p>
<p><a title="Vintage crochet patterns" href="http://www.theleisureartslibrary.com">www.LeisureArtsLibrary.com</a><br />
This site strictly carries digital downloadable patterns that are out of print. If you are looking for old favorties this is the place to go for crochet patterns you can&#8217;t find anywhere else.</p>
<p><a title="Crochet Patterns" href="http://www.theleisureboutique.com">www.TheLeisureBoutique.com</a><br />
This site offers books on crochet as well as supplies such as yarn, organizers, crochet hooks and the like.</p>
<p>These are just a few of the tons of resources you can find online that offer hard-to-find vintage patterns. Whether free crochet patterns or fee-based, these sites and resources can surely take you back in time with the wonderful, classical patterns that they offer. Learning how to crochet is rewarding and well worth the effort. You&#8217;ll enjoy it if you take the time to choose wisely when picking your free crochet patterns.</p>
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