Which is easier?

[Chloe Williams]

Ok, so I have decided that I want to learn to knit and crochet and I am trying to decide which on e to start with. For those of you that do both....which one is easier? I heard that it just depends on which one you learn first and that which ever one you learn second usually seems harder... Any opinions would be appreciated.

p.s. also, do you know of any good books/programs to learn either of these ? I saw a couple books at the store the other day, but I just want to know which ones you learned from or like the best.

 

[Lisa0315]

Ok, so I have decided that I want to learn to knit and crochet and I am trying to decide which on e to start with. For those of you that do both....which one is easier? I heard that it just depends on which one you learn first and that which ever one you learn second usually seems harder... Any opinions would be appreciated.

p.s. also, do you know of any good books/programs to learn either of these ? I saw a couple books at the store the other day, but I just want to know which ones you learned from or like the best.

Try Loom Knitting. I love it! It is much easier than crocheting, although, I want to learn how to regular knit one of these days. I am telling you. It is so much fun and so easy to learn. I just started in February and now I actually teach a class.

Lisa

 

[alldogsDONOTgotoheaven]

I was told by someone who knits and crochets to learn to crochet first. I have knitting stuff but have never really invested time in getting decent at it. I think crochet is a bit easier because you're only dealing with a hook and not two needles, plus you use some crochet stitches in knitting sometimes. I guess it also depends on what you want to make. I think sweaters and clothing and such looks better knitted but blankets and things like that are easier to do with crochet.

I just found a book at the library and taught myself from pictures for crochet. I got a book that the title would be censored here for knitting that I thought was easy to understand, cheap, and had some neat projects. It really depends on how you learn best as to what would be best for you.

 

[GryffinSong]

I've dabbled in both and find them about equal in terms of difficulty. My recommendation is to choose a project that totally inspires you, and learn whichever technique is used for that project. I find I stay interested if I pick a project I LOVE rather than worrying about what technique will be required.

Good luck and have fun!!!

 

[Chloe Williams]

Thank you for all the replies! I think I am leaning more towards learning how to crochet first, but you never know. If anyone still has any suggestions as far as learning materials I would love to hear them!