Crochet vs. Knitting

Crochet is done on one needle (called a "hook"), approximately 8 inches long, with a bend at one end. You use this hook to pull a strand of yarn through loops and knots to make a series of stitches. Knitting is performed on two long, straight needles, and you use the point of the needle to pull the yarn through and transfer stitches. With crochet, you only have one stitch on your hook at any time, and once you pull it through it is unlikely to unravel. In crochet, there is an almost infinite variety of stitches you can learn to create texture and patterns. Crochet offers a greater variety of textures; however, the different stitches can be difficult to learn or execute.
Knitting is performed on two long, straight needles, and you use the point of the needle to pull the yarn through and transfer stitches from one needle to another. Knitting needles are usually between 6 and 24 inches long, depending on the project you are working on. Most knitting needles have a stopper at one end, but some are double-pointed for knitting round objects like hats or socks ("circular needles," two needle points connected by a flexible cord, can also be used for this). Knitters also sometimes use "cable needles" to create a braided texture. Knitting needles as crochet hooks are come in a variety of girths to create different types of fabric.

When you knit, you place a row of stitches on a single needle (called "casting on") and you work through the stitches row by row. If you miss a stitch ("dropping a stitch") your work may unravel through to several rows back. With knitting there are only two type of stitches ---the knit stitch and the purl stitch---and various textures are created by the way that these two stitches interact with each other from row to row or from stitch to stitch.

Knitting creates fewer textures than crocheting, but it produces a sturdy fabric and some people find it easier to learn.

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But maybe you have never in your life picked up a crochet hook, or you don't even know what a knitting needle looks like, there are many resources to help you out.

If you decided to take knitting classes you will learn a new skill, discover a relaxing hobby and possibly gain a few new friends.

is a social activity, so it is not hard to find a knitting group in most towns and cities.
But if you have no time to attend a knitting/crocheting classes or decided they are too expensive and at no convenient time, then try to learn it by yourself at your own pace and in your own time. Some churches have a knitting club that meets once-twice a week to work on knitting crafts for the church bizarre, may be one of the members would be interested in teaching. The local senior center might have a member who would be willing to teach or at least tutor a beginner. Both of those options would offer companionship and flexibility.

Another possibility is learn from "do-it-yourself books" with instruction for beginner knitters. Many of the books have online support and websites. Do you have a computer at home? Because, the online version of knitting classes is easy enough for anyone lifestyle.