what is crewel?

Question

I know it is some kind of craft, but that's all I know.

Answer 1

Crewel is a type of embroidery which uses wool yarns rather than silk threads for the embroidery. Usually one removes one strand of the yarn from the packet of wool embroidery yarn after cutting the yarn into about 18 inch lengths. (about 1/2 meter).

It's rather an old embroidery style and often was used for designs of large flowers and tree of life style pictures. It can be used for any type designs, though.

I once did a Christmas wall hanging that was very Americana country and another time I did an embroidery of dandelions using crewel yarns.

You buy them in the same kind of packets as silk embroidery, only of course they are a bit bigger, like the kind used for needlepoint and bargello.

Hey Ho, Maggie!

Answer 2

It is a type of embroidery frequently done with wool yarn and most often floral patterns.

Answer 3

It's a type of embroidery or sewing. It's done by hand, usually to make a picture.

Answer 4

Crewela Devil? From 101 Dalmations?

Answer 5

Worsted yarn, slackly twisted, used for embroidery

Answer 6

It's kind of like embroidery with knots and thicker thread.

Answer 7

Looks alot like cross stitch to me.

There are pictures on the link below.

I know the site sells it but I thought the picture might explain it better than me.

Hope this helps. :-)

Answer 8

It is a embroidery with yarn and is fun

Answer 9

It's kind of like needlepoint - or lace making. One of the two, anyway.