The defining characteristic of the crochet machine is its ability to sew with yarn and stitch thick goods with a consistent overlock edge. From 1877 to 1925 the machine evolved dramatically, and consequently so did the capacity of manufacturers to produce goods with the whip stitch.
The hallmark of the crochet machine is its ability to sew with yarn and achieve a uniform overlock edge for heavy materials. From 1877 to 1925, this machine saw significant advancements, paralleling improvements in manufacturers' capabilities to produce items through the whip stitch technique.