Learn to knit or crochet?
Knitting and crocheting are very old handicrafts, but they are now quite popular again. Do you want to learn one of these two hobbies but are not sure whether to choose knitting or crocheting? Perhaps these decision aids will make your choice easier for you.
With Knit and also with that Crochet can be many chic and useful accessories and make clothes. The question of which of the two hobbies is more difficult cannot be answered, because this is always in the eye of the beholder.
Worth knowing about knitting
- You always knit with at least 2 needles. Depending on what you are knitting, you will also need up to 5 needles. Therefore, you need good manual dexterity for this manual work.
- Garments are mostly worked with knitting. The knitting is soft and elastic. So are popular pieces Socks, Scarves, sweaters or vests. Babies in particular like to be dressed in warm and soft, knitted clothes.
- You can also use knitting to make warm woolen blankets.
- So if you mostly enjoy it, for yourself or for others clothing knitting is recommended.
- You only need 2 different stitches for knitting. These are the right and left stitches. Depending on the combination and modification of these two stitches, different patterns are created.
- To get started with the hobby, you should first try your hand at a simple scarf. This is done quite quickly and you can find out if you like knitting.
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Benefits of crocheting
- You only crochet with one needle, the crochet hook. This may be a little easier for you than knitting.
- Another advantage is the shape of the crochet hook. The thread is pulled through the previously worked stitches with the hook at the top. This, too, may be easier for you.
- The crochet work is not as elastic and soft compared to knitting. Because of this, are Scarves and socks are not as good as crochet.
- You crochet with several different stitches. These include the single crochet stitches, the double crochets in several variations, the warp and chain stitches.
- With crocheting you can work out mostly chic accessories, like Bags, Hats or hair bands. Cuddly toys can also be crocheted well.
- With a very small crochet hook and very thin thread, you can also make curtains or tablecloths, as well as lace for blouses or handkerchiefs.
To find out which of the two handicrafts suits you better, just try both once.
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