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Talk to me about crochet
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Hi. So, to begin with, I'm one of those mostly-lurking-seldomly-posting types. But, I found something awesome (ok I think it's awesome) on Ravelry but, it's only in crochet, with a note saying it doesn't translate well to knit from someone who tried it out. I kinda know how to knit - I learned-ish last year and have only made like 2 things so far; I taught myself entirely from books and a DVD, but I'm pretty impressed with my first project which was a scarf in the round in my college's colors (the other "project" was a small cat toy). So, basically what I'm wondering is how hard is it to learn how to crochet after one knows how to knit? I would be making either a blanket or a plush - not sure which I like more yet...
Re: Talk to me about crochet
I think you would be fine. The biggest thing for me is that while you know yarn tension, the techniques are different.
Grab a hook (which every knitter should have anyway for mistakes) and start watching youtube videos. Start with "Chain" "single crochet" "double crochet" and "half double crochet". This should get you started.
Crocheting is much easier to pick up than knitting IMHO. If you already know how to knit, you should have no problem with crochet. Honestly, the hardest part is learning how to read the patterns and since it sounds like you already know how to read knit patterns, you'll be fine there, too
Psalm's advice is good about the YouTube videos. You can also get video tutorials and books from the library.
You do realize, of course, that now that we've give you advice you owe us some pictures of your project once it's complete?