Knitting vs. Crochet

Want to make a pretty scarf, or create a warm blanket to cuddle up under? Knitting or crochet are both great choices to make many items. People who enjoy crafts and hobbies often like knitting and crochet. So which one wins this battle?

Get those needles out and let us know! Whether you prefer knitting or crochet, we know you’ve got an opinion. These may be similar but you do wind up with different results from both of these crafts. Using both you can create a sweet baby sweater, but the stitching will look one way when you knit, and another way when you crochet. And those who knit really prefer their knitting. Just the way those who crochet prefer their crochet results.

This is a fun craft where you can create wearable and useable items. Many enjoy both knitting and crochet because these are fun but also practical crafts to choose. It is not every craft where you can put hours into it and then wind up wearing your results on a chilly fall day, or giving them as holiday gifts. Let us know which one wins this battle, knitting or crochet?

Knitting PROS: Knitting is a craft that has gained a resurgence in popularity in the past decade. There are many modern patterns ideal to suit today’s fashions and styles. Even a beginning knitter can find patterns they can do. Patterns go step by step. They also tell you how long a project takes, so you can know if a project can get done in a few hours or longer. You can create sweaters, hats, mittens and many projects by knitting. Once you know how to “Knit” and “Purl” the two basic stitches, you are ready to do most projects.

Crochet PROS: Just like with knitting, you can use different sizes of crochet hooks and different weights of yarn to create a variety of projects. This is a versatile craft that creates lovely results. Many like the delicate look you can find with crochet. You can even create lace, or doilies. One of the most popular projects for crochet is the Afghan. There are many ways a crocheter can make this craft uniquely their own. Some who do crochet claim this craft is faster to do than knitting.

CONS: It is not as popular to create home decor items by knitting. You can create tablecloths using lacy knitting method, but it is more popular do create these items through crochet. Buying yarn for some projects may be expensive. If you are making a wool sweater, expect to pay $10 or more for a ball of yarn. You may spend more than if you actually bought the sweater from a store.

CONS: You are unable to create patterns with crochet. If you want argyle socks, you’d be better off knitting. Crochet is considered more popular for more delicate items. It is more likely easier to find patterns for that type of project than for heavier yarn projects like lots of sweaters or capes or hats. Both of these crafts create such pretty results. Many enjoy crochet because you can create both clothing and home items. You can’t create home items easily while knitting. Afghans are one of the most popular items to make with crochet and so are blankets and baby items. Knitting is a real favorite especially if you are going to make sweaters, hats and scarves. You also have the ability to make patterns, something that you can’t do in crochet. While you can add different colors in crochet, you can’t create patterns well. So which of these lovely crafts would you choose? Tell us which is your preferred one: knitting or crochet!

And Finally…

Both of these crafts create such pretty results. Many enjoy crochet because you can create both clothing and home items. You can’t create home items easily while knitting. Afghans are one of the most popular items to make with crochet and so are blankets and baby items. Knitting is a real favorite especially if you are going to make sweaters, hats and scarves. You also have the ability to make patterns, something that you can’t do in crochet. While you can add different colors in crochet, you can’t create patterns well.

So which of these lovely crafts would you choose? Tell us which is your preferred one: knitting or crochet! And we didn’t even much embroidery.

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