Born Annelise Elsa Frieda Fleischmann in Berlin in 1899. Studied under impressionist painter Martin Brandenburg from 1916 to 1919. Enrolled at Bauhaus in Weimar in 1922, initially facing gender restrictions. Married fellow Bauhaus figure Josef Albers in 1925
Warp and weft are fundamental components in textile fabric production. Vertical warp yarns are held stationary on a loom. Horizontal weft threads are drawn through warp threads. Each warp thread is called a warp end
Use 5-8 skeins of worsted weight yarn (100g each). Choose yarn material based on comfort level (acrylic, cotton, wool). Purchase US K/6.5mm hook and tape measure
Pattern starts with 6-stitch chain and slip stitch to create circle. Each round consists of 3 double crochet clusters in center. Final round requires 3 chains and slip stitch to complete
Crochet uses single hook, knitting uses two needles. Crochet is easier to learn due to single-hand use. Crochet projects use 30% more yarn than knitting. Crochet projects are faster to complete
Beginners should start with simple cotton or soft acrylic yarn. Solid colors help beginners see stitch patterns. Cotton yarn is absorbent and easy to wash. Novelty yarn offers soft wool but requires less frequent washing