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Those with Experience: Knitting vs Crochet?

Hello, I'm an experienced crocheter specializing in amigurumi. I tried to learn how to knit a few years back and could not understand it. To those of you that are able to do both, which do you find easier: knitting or crochet? Also, do you cast on knitting needles the way you would do so with a crochet hook? Also, do you lefty knitters have much difficulty?

Public Comments

1. Knitting way cooler
2. I learned how to crochet first. I had some one teach me. Then I wanted to learn how to knit. But with no one teaching me it was hard. But I eventually figured it out. Personally I like both, It just depends on what I am makeing. If it is something small, or a scarf, then I crochet. If it is a larger square, or a small blanket, I like the way knitting looks much better. Just depends on my mood.
3. im learning how to crochet and its a little hard so you can learn how to knit and learn how to crochet i thing thats better
4. My mother taught me to knit when I was quite young but I don't remember ever finishing to project she started me on. Later, I got my sister to teach me to crochet so I could help her with a blanket she was making (mainly because I was bored and wanted something to do). I have since relearned how to knit using a book that I bought and generally knit scarves and beanies but I prefer crochet.
5. I personally think it is a lot easier to manipulate your stitches to make your amigurumi look the way you want with crocheting. I do think that knitted amis are softer for younger children though. And, it does seem that there are SO many more crochet patterns for amigurumis than knit.. just a thought.
6. I like both. I learned to knit and crochet from my Grandmother when I was a child. I mostly knit now, but I like to crochet things like baby afghans. I do notice that knitting is more economical in terms of making the yarn go farther. I made 2 baby afghans, one knitted and one crocheted, and the crochetted one used far more yarn for blankets the same size. You do cast on knitting stitches, but the procedure is different. You can find videos online of people casting on knit stitches, or the library will have books that show pictures of how to do it. If there is a senior center or community center near you, there may be someone there who would show you in person how to do it. Knitting stores usually want to charge you for lessons, but anyone who likes to knit would probably help you for free. I am right handed, but I can knit the continental way which may be the left handed way? Not sure about that. Hmmm. Left handed folks may offer better answers here.