Knitting and crocheting are methods of working with yarn that have wide appeal. It's almost magical how yarn can be turned into fabric without the need for a standard loom (used to weave flat panels of fabric), and without all the preparatory work needed to sew fabric (cutting and laying out pattern pieces, pinning, threading a sewing machine, basting, sewing seams, etc.). Handcrafting appeals to those who dislike cheaply made, mass-produced items and who prefer to make something unique and of good quality.
Knitting is usually done on two needles but it can be done on four or five needles or circulars, depending on the project. Loops are placed on the needle then
worked off of one needle and onto another, by adding yarn to create additional rows of stitches. Standard knit stitches look like small V's.
Whilst Crocheting, a hook is used to create loops, then the hook is passed through these, creating more loops, which comprise stitches. Because of this "looping," a looser weave is generally created and fabric is somewhat bulkier because yarn is actually wrapped around stitches. Because each stitch is complete and is not connected to other stitches in the same way knit stitches are, many different kinds of stitches can be
As with everything in life, there are Pros and Cons to it. Why should it be different when it comes to crocheting?
Some pros of knitting are:
.Knitting uses less yarn.
.Knitting uses two basic stitches: the knit stitch and the purl stitch. All other stitches are variations of these two stitches.
Some cons of knitting are:
.Casting on is slightly more challenging than simply hooking a foundation chain in crochet.
.Knitting is slower than crochet.
Some pros of crocheting are:
.Crocheting is faster (if using regular yarn and a hook). The nature of many crochet stitches (loosely woven, instead of compact knit stitches) and hook size contribute to faster fabric creation and projects that whip up quickly, which makes crochet a perfect medium for making afghans.
.Crochet is ideal when you need a stiffer fabric for items like baskets, children toys that see lots of rough handling, or for slippers that wear longer.
Some cons of crocheting are:
Crochet uses more yarn, so it may cost a bit more.
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