Knitting. I find knit garments and accessories look more sophisticated than crocheted (sorry crocheters - love you!) and once you learn the basics you can do anything. Promise.
It's funny, I always hear that knitting is harder to learn, but I think it depends on what your learning personality is. Crochet is structural, and knitting a row by row build. But the question is: do you want something that will come together quick (crochet)? Or that may be slower to come together, but have more versitility(Knit)?
I learned them both simultaniously just over a year ago and just kept switching from one to the other learning more gradually. It's worked out well that way, because I have the attension span of a fruit fly. I taught myself via youtube videos, which was great, because I could learn specific little stitches/techniques in small increments of time. I couldn't decide which method of knitting to learn, so being a scientist I learned several and switch between them. Usually I like continental knit stitch with Norwegian purl stitch on straight needles and English knitting in the round. It was nice to be able to learn different ways of doing the same thing, so I could find what suited me best. Crochet has been great for making toys and flowers to decorate things. I'm sure you will have a lot of fun with crochet and knitting!
Crochet is faster and usually stiffer, which makes it better for big things like afghans, baby blankets, toys, etc.
Knitting seems to usually result in a less dense finished product, unless you knit with too small of a gauge.
In terms of easier or harder, I think there's both. knitting seems more complicated on paper, two needles, all those stitches, but when I learned to crochet I struggled with understanding where to put the stitches in crochet. I would accidentally add or skip stitches all the time. With knitting, each of your stitches are clearly defined.
I would recommend learning both, but to decide what to learn first, I would look for something you want to make, and then let that be the guidance. Being excited about the final product always makes learning anything new easier.
KNIT! I learned to knit first, I can do both now but find my preference to be knitting. I go to crochet for embellishments like a flower to pin on a hat...
I would suggest going to a nice cozy knitting store when you have some time on your hands and get things to make a hat in the round (circular needles) using chunky yarn. This project is a quick knit, and was my first project (once upon a time). It is satisfying because you can see results right away. It will give you the foundation to then use straight needles.
Knitting uses two basic stitches, Knits & Purls. You can put them together in different ways to make many different textures.
knittinghelp.com is a great resource, with wonderful helpful videos. (No I do not work for them)
Good luck on which ever you do, but be warned that it is addicting, just like any other craft!
I think it totally depends on what you're interested in making. Knitting for jumpers and cardies, crochet for hats, gloves flowers, toys, rugs. Check out the attic24 blog. By the way, I'm no good at knitting.
I learned crochet from my grandmother growing up and taught myself knitting a couple of years ago, and while I love both I really think knitting is a more valuable skill to have. And knitting doesn't have to take a long time: things like cowls, shawls or blankets on large needles knit up really quickly!
UP through the front door, Dance AROUND the back, DOWN through the window, and OFF jumps Jack!
This is a little poem I used to help my little girl learn to knit. She prefers crochet now, but occasionally still knits. I love to knit because of the rhythm and peace it gives me. Try both !
I taught myself to knit using Susan Bates books... I'm a lefty and there are great instructions in them even though more serious knitters will turn their nose up at it. I never caught the crochet bug until I had been knitting for a long time. It was harder for me to get the hang of until I had knitted a bunch of stuff. What I like about crochet is that if you screw up, it can be taken apart and fixed easier than most knitted objects. I say get needles, get a hook, and some yarn and see where it leads you... You might be surprised!!!!
I would learn to knit or loom knit first, but then at least learn the basics of crochet. Crochet has awesome potential for edgings, trim and binding pieces together. I can't knit, but learned to loom knit-easier for me. I'm trying now to learn to crochet.
Crochet. It's easier and for the beginner you can create some pretty cool projects in short order. My opinion. :)
ReplyDeleteKnitting. I find knit garments and accessories look more sophisticated than crocheted (sorry crocheters - love you!) and once you learn the basics you can do anything. Promise.
ReplyDeleteCrochet is easier to learn but knitting is prettier. Both are super fun though :) I'm knitting some gloves now.
ReplyDeleteIt's funny, I always hear that knitting is harder to learn, but I think it depends on what your learning personality is. Crochet is structural, and knitting a row by row build. But the question is: do you want something that will come together quick (crochet)? Or that may be slower to come together, but have more versitility(Knit)?
ReplyDeletedefinitely crochet! It's one of the few crafts a machine is unable to do!
ReplyDeleteWhat do you want, a sweater or an afghan?
ReplyDeleteknit most definitely! it's much prettier than crochet ... tho I do crochet ~ but only doilies when I do!
ReplyDeleteI learned them both simultaniously just over a year ago and just kept switching from one to the other learning more gradually. It's worked out well that way, because I have the attension span of a fruit fly. I taught myself via youtube videos, which was great, because I could learn specific little stitches/techniques in small increments of time. I couldn't decide which method of knitting to learn, so being a scientist I learned several and switch between them. Usually I like continental knit stitch with Norwegian purl stitch on straight needles and English knitting in the round. It was nice to be able to learn different ways of doing the same thing, so I could find what suited me best. Crochet has been great for making toys and flowers to decorate things. I'm sure you will have a lot of fun with crochet and knitting!
ReplyDeleteCrochet is faster and usually stiffer, which makes it better for big things like afghans, baby blankets, toys, etc.
ReplyDeleteKnitting seems to usually result in a less dense finished product, unless you knit with too small of a gauge.
In terms of easier or harder, I think there's both. knitting seems more complicated on paper, two needles, all those stitches, but when I learned to crochet I struggled with understanding where to put the stitches in crochet. I would accidentally add or skip stitches all the time. With knitting, each of your stitches are clearly defined.
I would recommend learning both, but to decide what to learn first, I would look for something you want to make, and then let that be the guidance. Being excited about the final product always makes learning anything new easier.
KNIT! I learned to knit first, I can do both now but find my preference to be knitting. I go to crochet for embellishments like a flower to pin on a hat...
ReplyDeleteI would suggest going to a nice cozy knitting store when you have some time on your hands and get things to make a hat in the round (circular needles) using chunky yarn. This project is a quick knit, and was my first project (once upon a time). It is satisfying because you can see results right away. It will give you the foundation to then use straight needles.
Knitting uses two basic stitches, Knits & Purls. You can put them together in different ways to make many different textures.
knittinghelp.com is a great resource, with wonderful helpful videos. (No I do not work for them)
Good luck on which ever you do, but be warned that it is addicting, just like any other craft!
FYI Crochet tends to use up more yarn.
GOOD LUCK and have fun!!!
I think it totally depends on what you're interested in making. Knitting for jumpers and cardies, crochet for hats, gloves flowers, toys, rugs. Check out the attic24 blog. By the way, I'm no good at knitting.
ReplyDeleteI say learn both. I know a little about crocheting, but I want to learn more. I want to learn to knit also. I think both are valuable skills to learn.
ReplyDeleteI learned crochet from my grandmother growing up and taught myself knitting a couple of years ago, and while I love both I really think knitting is a more valuable skill to have. And knitting doesn't have to take a long time: things like cowls, shawls or blankets on large needles knit up really quickly!
ReplyDeleteAlthough, as others have said it really depends on what you want to make. Check out ravelry.com for some inspiration. I love that site!
ReplyDeleteUP through the front door,
ReplyDeleteDance AROUND the back,
DOWN through the window,
and OFF jumps Jack!
This is a little poem I used to help my little girl learn to knit. She prefers crochet now, but occasionally still knits. I love to knit because of the rhythm and peace it gives me. Try both !
I taught myself to knit using Susan Bates books... I'm a lefty and there are great instructions in them even though more serious knitters will turn their nose up at it. I never caught the crochet bug until I had been knitting for a long time. It was harder for me to get the hang of until I had knitted a bunch of stuff. What I like about crochet is that if you screw up, it can be taken apart and fixed easier than most knitted objects. I say get needles, get a hook, and some yarn and see where it leads you... You might be surprised!!!!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to hear what you pick!
I would learn to knit or loom knit first, but then at least learn the basics of crochet. Crochet has awesome potential for edgings, trim and binding pieces together.
ReplyDeleteI can't knit, but learned to loom knit-easier for me. I'm trying now to learn to crochet.