Crochet is now considered to be an art form. Not only are the crochet superstars artists creating elaborate blankets and clothing, there is now a collectable movement within the creative community.
The toys, and collectable figures being produced are nothing short of spectacular and prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that Crochet has come a long way from making cheap fabrics out of necessity. Follow the link below for a great read about the origins of crochet.