Editing Crochet hook (section)

== History ==
While the exact origins of crochet are unknown, there is evident influence from similar crafts from the 18th century. Shepherd's knitting was popular in Europe in the late 1700 - early 1800s and used a flat hook to create what is now known as slip stitches. Tambour embroidery was also a popular practice around this time and is thought to have origins in China and made its way to Europe through trade. This practice used a hooked needle and was used to produce chain stitches. With time, hooks resembling what is often used today were created and featured a smoother taper and circular cross section. <ref>{{Cite journal |last=Karp |first=Cary |date=2018-07-03 |title=Defining Crochet |url=https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00404969.2018.1491689 |journal=Textile History |language=en |volume=49 |issue=2 |pages=208–223 |doi=10.1080/00404969.2018.1491689 |issn=0040-4969|url-access=subscription }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ohrenstein |first=Dora |date=2017-08-13 |title=Crochet Origins: An Enigmatic Tale |url=https://www.interweave.com/article/crochet/crochet-origins-enigmatic-tale/ |access-date=2024-04-24 |website=Interweave |language=en-US}}</ref>