Learn how to knit!

[SoonerTexan]

So what's the difference between crocheting and knitting? Which is easier to learn? Which is more cersatile

[HouseofWool]

Learn how to knit!

Crocheting is done with one hook and knitting is done with two needles.

I tend to think that knitting is more versatile. But, that's because that is my preferred hobby.

[alotofyarn]

I tried to learn crochet first and never really got the hang of it. I find knitting a lot easier, and I prefer the look of knitted objects over crochet, generally. I feel like I can do more with it. There are a few things that are better as crochet though, like a lot of round things.

[spotty_dog]

So what's the difference between crocheting and knitting? Which is easier to learn? Which is more cersatile

They have pros and cons. I found crochet easier to learn. That might be because I saw someone crocheting when I was growing up, but never saw anyone knitting so the movements were more foreign. Crochet makes a thicker fabric than knitting for a given weight of yarn, and it is basically like a series of knots -- very textured. It makes nice lacy open fabrics (doilies, beach covers, blankets). It can be sort of inflexible, and the texture doesn't make a nice fabric for garments if it's just solid crochet (IMO). But it can be great for forming bobs and bumps as you go, sort of free-form...amigurumi stuffed animals are adorable.

I think having the knack from crochet of holding a stick and tensioning the yarn helped make knitting easier to figure out. Knitting makes a nice flexible fabric (typically v's on one side and a smooth pattern of bumps on the other side). It can make garments more like typical storebought sweaters. You can make fairly fine-gauge fabrics, and socks that are fine enough to fit in shoes and smooth enough not to feel weird and bumpy on your feet. Or you can make big chunky thick and warm statement accessories.

I pretty much quit crocheting once I got good at knitting, but I've been thinking of giving it a whirl again.

If you join Ravelry you can see a database of patterns for each craft and see which ones really drive you to want to make something like that.

[Michele]

I crochet, mom knits. Maybe with my free time, I'll try to learn to knit again. I couldn't get it the last time I tried. Then again, I'm very basic in my crocheting. I did make a couple of stuffed animals for the kids though.