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Need conversion instructions to crochet with knitting instructions?

Just bought a wonderful book on knitting, I would love to try to use it to crochet (dont know how to knit). Is there an easy method to convert the instructions to crochet?

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1. There are no straight methods, or linear methods on converting. They way to do it is: 1. make a sketch on a piece of paper, with the measurements each piece is supposed to have. 2. choose a yarn which is not thick, like fingering weight or light weight (sport weight). 3. And now, do like the French Method of Crocheting, start to crochet it as if it were a sewing garment, making sure you increase where needed. You don't need to make seam allowances, since you sew it directly together. Just make sure you choose a stitch that you like or that seems as similar to the stitch you see as possible and will give the ease you want. I suggest an Extended Single Crochet to help you. Extended Single Crochet (ESC): Insert hook into the stitch, pull up a loop, MAKE A CHAIN, then Yarn Over and through the last two loops on your hook. An ESC will give you more ease, as will crocheting into the back loop only. Crocheting into the back loop only will leave ridges on your work. I like ridges, and if you like the look, then go for it! It takes a bit of planning on your part, but you'll be making beautiful creations and will be able to wear them proudly! A word to the wise: Lots of people do front post double crochets and back post double crochets in order to achieve a ribbing for the cuffs nd neckline. I don't like that look and it won't be stretchy like the knitted pieces are. What I did instead was to make single crochets, about 2 inches long, and then Chain 1, single crochet in the back loop only through until my cuff was just slightly tighter than I wanted it. It will stretch, and looks better. Hope this helps!
2. As the previous answerer demonstrated, there really isn't an easy way to do this. It requires a rather advanced level of knowledge of BOTH knitting and crochet to accomplish. Which book is it? It might be easier simply to find the crochet equivalent. Or learn to knit! : ) You might laugh at the most recent post to my blog ... but I am trying to compile useful website if you ARE interested in learning! Happy Crocheting!