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Anyone crochet or knit (Lore?)?
I've decided I need a hobby, since I feel like all I do is work, exercise, read, tv, repeat. I want something that doesn't take up much space (I used to paint a lot, but that always needed a lot of supplies and space, and not sure I want to do that right now), and that I could potentially do while watching tv or relaxing around the house.
Does anyone crochet or knit? I've watched some YouTube tutorials for both. Based on what I've seen crocheting seems a bit easier. How long did it take to feel comfortable crocheting/knitting? And, how long does it take before you can move on to slightly more challenging projects? I feel like I could pick up crocheting faster, but I really like some of the knitting patterns I've come across. Do you think they're similar enough that I could potentially learn both?
Re: Anyone crochet or knit (Lore?)?
I've done knitting (and agree per what Kristy says... I have to re-learn each time I want to start up again). Simple scarves, etc...
and it keeps me from eating while sitting, too!
I've heard it's easier than crocheting, but I truly don't know.
GL!
I learned the basics of knitting (knit and purl) from my grandmother, but I never tried anything more complicated than a scarf or a blanket... Well, not true, I tried to make a sweater (without a pattern, just following the style of another shirt I liked) and a bikini top (that turned out way too revealing to ever wear in public, LOL!), but that's that. And I always have to check videos cause I forget how to cast on (purl and knit I have down, no probs). I was never too good to feel inspired to do more, but I'm going to give it another go soon (for Lovebug)
Crochetting, on the other hand, was far easier to get a grip on. I learned from videos and tutorials online, and the great thing is that I started making things (that look cooler than a scarf) right away. I started with amigurumi (toys) and I felt a great sense of accomplishment right away. And now I'm making a diaper cover for Lovebug, and I made cute baby girl shoes. Which I wouldn't know how to go about knitting...
Another thing is that I'm lefthanded, and I had a lot more challenges learning how to knit (cause my grandma was a righty) than to crochet (cause there are videos for lefties online), so my learning process itself makes me biased.
I'd say knitting is more relaxing, but I enjoy crocheting more. It's a bit more challenging but easier at the same time. You can learn tons of stitches very quickly, hence try more difficult things faster, IMHO.
Not sure if that's helpful. Let me know if you have more questions!
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I saw that this weekend, too! They also had one for crocheting. Maybe I'll pick them up.
Let me know how you like it! And, GL with the baby blanket!
How awesome that you're lefthanded too!!
This is the main website I used to learn the stitches LINK
There are a few videos missing here (like for half double crochet and double crochet), and you can find those in youtube. There are plenty videos out there, but her videos worked for me.
There are tons of free patterns HERE for amigurumis, they're really fun to make. That's where I would start for chocretting. (there are many free patterns for many other things too, and tons for knitting as well)
Also, I've heard recently that it's best to learn how to knit righthanded even if you're a lefty, because the patterns are righthanded. I learned lefthanded, so I'm screwed, LOL. I've never followed a pattern for knitting, so I don't know, but I don't find it neccesary for crochetting, you just have to be aware of it.
Just two of the books I saw over the weekend that I thought were adorable...
*This one in particular...title is "Vintage Baby Knits: More Than 40 Heirloom Patterns from the 1920s to the 1950s" It has some of the cutest things in it!
Thanks, Lore!! I hope to make it to the store this week to get some yarn and start playing around with stitching. I'm pretty used to doing things righthanded too since it was just easier to conform sometimes when growing up lol.
Thanks for all the suggestions and replies girls!
I'm late to this, but thought I'd add my two cents
. I am also left-handed and found knitting to be quite difficult (I learned from my mom who knits right-handed trying to teach me how to do it left-handed, lol). I have a very hard time with the purl stitch, so I haven't touched it in awhile.
Oddly, although I'm left-handed and knit left-handed, I crochet right-handed (I know, I'm weird). I learned the basics from my mom, and have found it to be both relaxing and more enjoyable. Plus I was able to start more 'ambitious' projects (for me, that means harder patterns for baby blankets and afghans). I'm working on a baby blanket for our niece due this week, along with about 4 others I have yet to start working on, in addition to the Transformers Autobot throw I'm doing for DH. These are very easy though (lots of single and double-crochet stitches). I would love to learn how to do the animals, and other more challenging items, but I don't trust myself enough to do them yet.