Lace may be crocheted tatted,or knitted. Amigurumi is a Japanese type of handcrafted knitted or crocheted stuffed toys. Filet crochet is a type of crocheted fabric. They are crocheted, tatted or knitted out of cotton or linen thread. These are often made out of wool or yarn, knitted or crocheted. Clothing can also include knitted or crocheted clothing and accessories. While many are stitched, others are made from yarn, either knitted or crocheted. Originally crocheted lace was not regarded as true lace. Among other uses, this rickrack was incorporated into crocheted lace. There were also crocheted linen bags. Over time, the many possibilities and inherent beauty of crocheted lace became more widely appreciated. Additional tools are convenient for keeping stitches counted, measuring crocheted fabric, or making related accessories. Each motif is then crocheted separately, using cotton cord for volume and shaping. Alternative swimwear fabrics such as velvet, leather, and crocheted squares surfaced in the early 1970s. Some women crocheted their own small handbags from commercial patterns during this period.