Knitting or Crochet? This question comes to the minds of many beginners. But, let’s start with this thought, creativity is just your expression of love. So be it knitting or crochet, they are both creative yarn crafts with neither one being better nor worse. Both are crafts that use yarn and tools to work with and create beautiful pieces, like scarves, hats, sweaters, mittens, blankets, and more. Knitted fabric and crocheted fabric look different, and both beautifully transform yarn into a truly personalized labor of love.
Some enjoy knitting, while others prefer crocheting but when you are new to both you can take up any craft as a hobby. There is no rule that you cannot learn both. In fact, both yarn crafts often complement each other. With time and practice, you’ll develop the skills.
To help you decide, we have a few points to consider.
Tools - Knitting and crochet work with yarn but the tools differ. For knitting, you’ll be needing needles, they usually come in a pair, in case of single-pointed and circulars. But, when you need to knit in the round, double-pointed needles work in a set of five. For crochet, you just require a hook. The crochet hooks come with a hook on one end, or hooks on either end or the specialty tool, Tunisian crochet hooks and sets. So, if it appeals you can take up any. Get basics and with time you can invest in a set with multiple sizes.
Yarn - The yarn required for both crafts of knitting and crochet is the same. It is only important to take yarn according to the project and the size of the knitting needle or crochet hook. Most yarn labels mention the details of both knitting needle and crochet hook size. With this guide, you can never go wrong.
Yarn Category name | Description | Metric hook size | Hook size | Metric knitting needle size | Knitting needle size |
Lace | fingering, crochet 10-count thread | 1.5 - 2.25 mm | B-1 | 1.5mm - 2.25mm | 0 - 1 |
Super fine | sock, fingering, baby | 2.25 - 3.5 mm | B-1 - E-4 | 2.25mm -3.25mm | 1 - 3 |
Fine | sport, baby | 3.5 - 4.5 mm | E-4 - 7 | 3.25mm - 3.75mm | 3 - 5 |
Light | DK, light worsted | 4.5 - 5.5 mm | 7 - I-9 | 3.75mm - 4.5mm | 5 - 7 |
Medium | worsted, Afghan, Aran | 5.5 - 6.5 mm | I-9 - K-10 1/2 | 4.5mm - 5.5mm | 7 - 9 |
Bulky | chunky, craft, rug | 6.5 - 9 mm | K-10 1/3 - M-13 | 5.5mm - 8mm | 9 - 11 |
Super Bulky | bulky, roving | 9 - 15mm | M-13 - Q | 8mm - 12.75mm | 11 - 14 |
Jumbo | jumbo, roving | 15mm and higher | Q and larger | 12.75mm and higher | 14 - 17 |
Both knitting and crochet have many techniques. Knitting requires understanding only two basic stitches- knit and purl. All other stitches are just a combination of these basics. In crochet, there are five basic stitches. Most patterns require a combination of the basics.
Both knitting and crochet have some common accessories including scissors, stitch markers, tape measure, blocking tools, and more. Even if you start with one craft you can switch to another easily.
So, back to the question knitting or crochet? So, up to you what appeals to you? You just need the right tools and yarn. With time and practice, you’ll be able to create wonders.
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