Is knitting or crochet easier?
Knitting and crocheting both make great hobbies, but which one should you try first if you haven’t done either before? What is the difference between them and which one might be the easiest to start with? Let’s take a look.
The Differences
Knitting is all about using two needles to move sets of what are known as ‘live’ stitches from needle to needle, while crochet makes use of a single hook to work with single live stitches one by one. The result is that knitted materials can be stretchier and smoother, while crocheted items are usually sturdy and highly textured.
Pros and Cons
Both knitting and crocheting have many pros, from the therapeutic benefits of completing Wool Couture knitting kits or knitting kits from another supplier, or starting a crochet project from scratch. Which you prefer will often come down to personal taste and skill but here are a few of the pros and cons for both, including some tips on which might be easiest to begin with.
Portable and Versatile
Both are portable hobbies. You can take your crochet hooks and yarns or your favourite knitting kits wherever you go. Once you learn the basics, both are also easy skills to improve and expand with new stitches, yarns, and projects.
Knitting may be more difficult to learn in the first instance, however, as you need to manage a pair of needles and multiple live stitches. Mistakes can also be difficult to fix with knitted projects and you need more tools to get started.
Crocheting, meanwhile, is just as versatile as knitting and is easier to do sporadically. Stitch markers can secure your place, allowing you to come back to projects whenever you have time or enthusiasm. Stitches in crochet are also very stable, meaning mistakes are less likely. Freeform crochet also offers the opportunity for creative crocheters to experiment without the need for traditional patterns.
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