Crochet vs. Knitting
#11
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chrocheting goes so much faster, however I never learned how to follow a pattern ,just could not get the hang of it. Knitting is my thing. I love to do socks but have knitted many things. Now my time is taken up quilting. I save the knitting for the evening when I watch tv
#12
I like crocheting, I will repeat what gramajo said but in the reverse....me and knitting don't get along. By the time that it takes me to get the first row off the needles in knitting, I could have 4 rows crochet. I have tried numerous times to knit something ( and the something is just a scarf anything else oh no) and it doesn't happen.
#13
I think crocheting is easier than knitting. I am a very slow knitter and I also have trouble sometimes keeping a pattern straight. If you goof up a pattern line you have to go back CAREFULLY and fix it. With crochet you make a goof and it's easy to fix and move on. You don't have to worry about dropped stitches messing up your work. Lately I have been intrigued with the Afghan stitch where you use an extra long crochet hook to crochet squares. So many fun things to do, so little time.
#14
Try this method of knitting. It is so much easier than the usual method used here in the States. Once I learned this I stopped dropping stitches and my knitting went much faster. Having said that I still only know how to do dishcloths and straight things. No clothing!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1BHwIkAl9c
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1BHwIkAl9c
#15
I love to crochet, I tried knitting and do well, but, ending off, I don't do to well. Knitting is worked with 2 needles, crochetting, you use a crochet hook. I learned basic crochet stitches from my grandmother, many years ago. I taught myself quite a few others. I have crocheted for years. I love it
#16
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Rhode Island
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I do both also. Knitting is great for garments, such as sweaters, coats, etc. But crochet is faster and more for blankets, hats, doilies and household useage. But my new thing is quilting. I love it love it love it.
#17
I knit because I taught my self many years ago, but crochet leaves me confused with all the stitch definitions. In crochet you have all the different stitches and their definitions. Knitting only has two stitches, knit and purl. It is the combination of knits and purls that make up all stitch patterns in knitting.
#18
Personally, I like crochet for projects requiring a firmer 'fabric' such as potholders, hot pads, placemats, rugs, baskets, tote bags and purses. But also for lace-like trims and more tailored edgings. Really don't use yarn with crochet, prefer beefy threads and string.
I like knitting mostly for wearable items...scarves, gloves, sweaters. This is when I use yarn.
Spend some time on youTube; it's a wealth of demo information, everyone showing their own take on the subject. Plus you may want to check out http://www.knittingparadise.com/ ...it's just like this board, except it's for knitters and crocheters.
I like knitting mostly for wearable items...scarves, gloves, sweaters. This is when I use yarn.
Spend some time on youTube; it's a wealth of demo information, everyone showing their own take on the subject. Plus you may want to check out http://www.knittingparadise.com/ ...it's just like this board, except it's for knitters and crocheters.
#20
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Join Date: Mar 2009
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I used to knit until my tendonitis kept me from doing it any longer. Some knitting - like socks - is done with 5 needles to get a full circular (tube) pattern. Then you can do lots with a circular needle (my favorite) so you don't lose a needle. As for crocheting - I CAN do that but I cannot keep the tension properly. My pieces tend to get real wonky. Solution: I quilt instead, lol.
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