What is the difference between crocheting and knitting? It's a common question you may encounter from friends and family who aren't as yarn-loving as you and I. It's also heard from passersby when publicly crafting. You may have even questioned it yourself. Let's start with the visuals.
Crochet uses a single hook-shaped tool to create stitches.
Knitting uses a pair of needle-shaped tools to create stitches.
These unique tools create equally unique stitchwork. Each craft also carries stitches in opposite ways. Knitting holds multiple "live" or working stitches across both needles simultaneously until the end of the project. While crocheting holds one “live” stitch at a time on the hook.
Digging a bit further, we come to realize that each craft offers a different complexity in their stitches. At first glance, stitches such as cable, basketweave, stockinette, jasmine, crocodile, and feather look difficult to accomplish. Oftentimes though, crocheters and knitters are combining base or starter stitches in repeating patterns across multiple rows to achieve the desired effect.
The end result of all the stitch combinations of these crafts creates amazing textures and colorwork. Do what draws you and you'll be happy!
Another time, we'll discuss their love-child, tunisian crochet.
*stock photos from Unsplash
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