7 Reasons Why I Think Crocheting is Better than Knitting
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crocheting is better
When I was younger, my mom and grandma taught me how to knit… I enjoyed it enough to make it a hobby. However, once I learned how to crochet it was a game changer for me. I loved that it was just one hook and your hands. Crocheting is better than knitting!
But let’s try to break this simple phrase down a bit more. I can tell you all day long that crocheting is better and (I think) easier than knitting, but I have put together a list of 7 reasons why crochet is better than knitting:
- Crochet is easier to learn– That’s right folks, learning to crochet is not as daunting as it may seem. I’ll admit, it does take a little while to get the mechanics just right, but the basic stitches are simple! Who doesn’t like learning something that is simple?
- You are only using one hook versus two needles– with knitting, it can be cumbersome to hold a needle in each hand.
- Crocheting is faster- you can whip up a scarf in less time than if you knit it. This is especially true if you are using thicker yarn.
- Crocheting uses more yarn than knitting. – do you have a ton of yarn laying around? Take up crocheting and you’ll be using that yarn that’s been sitting around in no time!
- Crocheting is more unique – most sweaters, scarves, hats, etc that you see in stores are knitted. This is because with knitting, an item can be made using a machine, whereas with crocheting, it can only be done by hand.
- Crochet is more versatile – there are more stitches in crocheting than there are with knitting.
- Granny squares – with granny squares you can make a ton of different things! You can make blankets, headbands, shirts, pants… pretty much anything! Granny squares are so fun to make and it’s a great opportunity to be as creative as you want to be!
Overall, when all is said and done it is up to personal preference. I’m sure that there are die-hard knitters out there that will fight to the death that it is better than crocheting. I am merely presenting this based on my own experience. Of course, as with anything, practice makes perfect but I firmly believe that once you even learn just one stitch of crocheting, you can make a ton of items! But don’t take my word for it, grab some yarn,the appropriate crochet hook, head over here and give it a try!