Which is easier crocheting or knitting for an absoluter beginner? I found out my daughter in law is pregnant. I thought about making a baby blanket but I've never knitted or crocheted. Don't even know how to get the thread on the needles to start it. How do you get started on something simple? Any suggestions or know a site with alot of pictures and directions to easy knitting or crocheting?
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It is the question of the century. Everyone has their preference. Personally, I enjoy crocheting so much more than knitting. Again my opinion.
A good place to start would maybe go to a craft store near you or even Walmart. Look at the books there for beginners. They have some that show step by step. I would start there.
Have you tried searching crocheting on the internet? They have tons of stuff that might show step by step.
Hope this can help.
A good place to start would maybe go to a craft store near you or even Walmart. Look at the books there for beginners. They have some that show step by step. I would start there.
Have you tried searching crocheting on the internet? They have tons of stuff that might show step by step.
Hope this can help.
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It is a matter of personal preference. Have you thought of asking among the ladies in your church for some help?
Please let us know how you are getting on. When is baby due?
Please let us know how you are getting on. When is baby due?
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abundantliving
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I agree get someone to SHOW you how to do both and then decide which is more to to your liking. Books can be hard to follow and won't help you if you make a mistake.
Hope your daughter in law has a healthy baby!
Hope your daughter in law has a healthy baby!
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Hi,
I personally love to knit and I learned on my own, took classes at Michael's Craft Store, and had other ladies I work with in helping me read patterns. Making baby stuff is my specialty. I love doing it. At the beginning it will be hard, If I were you I would start with something smaller than a blanket. I started making booties, I also make baby dresses, and Im in the process of making a jacket. Good luck
Also try youtube they have excelle tutorials. Let me know if I can help
I personally love to knit and I learned on my own, took classes at Michael's Craft Store, and had other ladies I work with in helping me read patterns. Making baby stuff is my specialty. I love doing it. At the beginning it will be hard, If I were you I would start with something smaller than a blanket. I started making booties, I also make baby dresses, and Im in the process of making a jacket. Good luck
Also try youtube they have excelle tutorials. Let me know if I can help
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BarelyBreathing
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For a beginner, I think crochet is easier. You only have to keep track of one loop instead of a whole needle full of them. 
If you picked up crocheting, and used just an easy pattern, you could get a blanket done for the baby inside of a month or two.
When you start, you may want to just get some cheap yarn and practice the stitches, but when you feel comfortable, then you can buy the nice yarn you want for the blanket.
If you picked up crocheting, and used just an easy pattern, you could get a blanket done for the baby inside of a month or two.
When you start, you may want to just get some cheap yarn and practice the stitches, but when you feel comfortable, then you can buy the nice yarn you want for the blanket.
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I kinda tend to agree with BarelyBreathing- crochet is probably easier for a beginner, especially if you want to do some kind of pattern in the blanket. I crochet and knit, and knitting can get pretty confusing when you're following a pattern!
Or, if you're really feeling like experimenting, you could work on blocks of different knit or crochet patterns, and then combine them for a "patchwork" effect.
Or, if you're really feeling like experimenting, you could work on blocks of different knit or crochet patterns, and then combine them for a "patchwork" effect.
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