CROCHET VS KNITTING | Which Is BEST for Absolute BEGINNERS? | Differences of Crocheting & Knitting
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Crochet vs Knitting - which one is BEST for absolute beginners?
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I learned knitting from an elderly lady when I was around the age of 12 (we made squares to turn into baby blankets for less fortunate moms. Our class was each paired with an older lady from the church to teach us) In my 30's now and I've been meaning to try crochet to make plushies for my son.
My knitting partner recently passed away at the age of 103 and I thank her every day for teaching me such a fun skill
Oh my goodness! Thank you for sharing! I'm so sorry for your loss. ❤️❤️❤️
I was the 103rd like omg what a coincidence
Oh I love your story❤
103 wow she lived really long. (in my country we have a birthday song that has line that says "may you live to be a hundred and three") I hope her last years were pleasant and hope she didnt suffer because i have a fear of that. I hope her passing was peaceful
@@MaryAnnSweetAngel according to my Mom who still goes to the same church, she passed away in her sleep so it was painless. She was one of the last remaining members of her family as she didn't have any children (I think she had a nephew who was still alive)
Im 14 and I learned how to crochet about 2 months ago and your videos are SUPER helpful. Some people find it weird that a boy would be crocheting but my parents full supported me and that makes me feel so appreciative of my parents. Thank you for your all your hard work
I don't think it's weird that a boy would crochet. I wish my son would want to learn. Your parents should be proud!
I think that's amazing!!! You're in for company, there are a lot of great men/boys who crochet!! 🧶🧶🧶
Not weird at all! Many youtube crochet videos are men
me too!!
I’m also confused about learning it.
I think it’s more girly, so I think I’ll keep it secret. 🌚
I'm almost 65 and have been knitting and crocheting since about age 8. I book learned knitting and was taught crocheting by my father. Over the years, my Grandma helped me increase my skills with both crafts. I didn't know that later on, both of these activities would keep my hands busy and my mind occupied while I underwent cancer treatment. I'm eternally grateful for the people who've helped me increase my skills over the past 55+ years because it's kept me sane.
Awww! Thank you so much for sharing your story and how these crafts helped you through such a difficult trial! ❤️❤️❤️
I'm 17 and was recently diagnosed with epilepsy. I decided to pick up crocheting as a hobby for 2024 to take my mind off of things, so i was very surprised to see you had gone thru something kinda similar! Thanks for this video
That's wonderful that you've found something to help you cope! Wishing you all the best! 🧶🧶🧶
I learned to knit when I was 8 and crochet in 7th grade. I like them both for their differences, but I do prefer to knit over crochet.
It's so nice to be able to do both! 🧶🐑🧶🐑
Me too, crocheting is to hard for me and I think that knitting is easier. Probably because my mom knows how to knit
I started crocheting and knitting in the age 2 very young i know it was soo easy🤗🤗
I'm the same! Though I learned Crochet first, then Knitting, I love both!
@@IvymasumaI do not believe you ...at the age of 2 whose leg are you trying to cod...now come off it.😮
I'm 18 and in university. Having spent my whole teenage years writing assignments, doing tests, learning all this theory and having not much to show for it aside from certificates and endless reports, it's truly rewarding to actually be able to crochet or knit something and hold it in your hands and think "wow, I made this with my own two hands". It's just amazing to have something tangible to show for your efforts, which is why I think it's one of the best hobbies out there. Great video by the way and thanks for sharing your own story xx 🥰
Such a good point!!! Thanks for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶
Hello
It's nice to meet you here
How are you
This is the feeling ! I feel the same ...i have nothing except acadmics to show! I want to learn something else
This is very relatable
About a year ago I went to crochet & knit classes taught by an old, sweet granny. I came to her the first time we met and asked to learn how to make dolls and toys (I didn't know it was called amigurumi back in the time). I fell in love with crocheting and was sure I'd never let go of amigurumi and chunky, fluffy yarn.
Today I finished my first piece of clothing. A cardigan. I'm so proud and thankful for this granny's guidance through my crochet journey, and it touches my heart to see how much she had inspired me to try new things such as thin acrylic yarn and granny squares and clothes.
I love you Gila!
(That's the granny)
Thank you so much for sharing your journey!! Everyone needs a Gila! 🧶🧶🧶
Hi there I taught myself to crochet when I was 18 and went on to make my wedding dress and bridesmaids too.i still crochet at 74 years for charities and your so right it has saved my sanity over the years..I used to knit too but crochet is what I really love.thanks so much I love your channel.💖💖💖
Wow!!! That is amazing! Thank you for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶
I just wanted to say, I got into crocheting for the SAME reason you did. My son was on life support for 12 days and almost died multiple times. I obsessed over watching the monitors and counting each one of his breaths. So to help get my mind off of everything going on, I taught myself to crochet through you & Bella cocoas youTube videos.
Fast forward to present day, my son is doing wonderful and crochet is my passion still!❤️
Oh my goodness!!!!! I'm so glad that your son is better now!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@@EliseRoseCrochet yes!❤️ I hope yours is doing well too. We celebrate his 1 year old birthday this month.
Our little RSV warrior💪🏼
@@hannahmailly1236I'm 56 & had 2 rounds of RSV back to back after previously having 2 rounds of Covid. The RSV made me sick out of my mind. I was much sicker with RSV than I was with Covid. I had lots of inhalers,steroids, antivirals, antibiotics... Came down with it last year. I can see why it is so dangerous for babies & toddlers with newer immune systems. For the life of me I don't understand why the FDA won't let anyone under 60 get the RSV shot. No child should ever contract RSV. So glad your child is better. Sad thing is RSV is like stomach flu & as humans we do Not build up immunities to it. We can catch it over & over every season. Truly hope the FDA changes their mind about the vaccine or comes up with ones that are safe for children & adults! Hugs to your lil RSV warrior.💙🙏☺️
I like crochet because it's easier for me. I tried knitting but I just could get the tension right and kept failing projects, but crochet came much easier to me! I'm currently crocheting a large jellyfish for a friend's birthday, as well as a cat sweater for myself. I think crochet and knitting are both wonderful opportunities for self care as well, as it forces you to pay attention to your movements in a way that feel natural and comforting, without being too mind consuming. Have fun friends :D
I totally agree about its benefits as self care! It's something I do for myself and it makes me happy!! 🧶🧶🧶
For me it has always been the opposite, I just can't make the yarn pass through the loops, knitting is much easier
Have you tried different methods of knitting? I found that Russian Speed Knitting, that I found here on CZcams was a perfect transition from crocheting. But hey, if just crocheting puts a smile on face, then by all means, live it up. Have you ever looked at the patterns by Bonnie Barker? I have the whole collection of her pattern books, if you like doing cables and celtic patterns, you'll love her stuff.
@@richardgodlove9662 oooh, good suggestions, thank you! I'll have to look into Russian knitting and see if that works better.
Omg same. The loops get really tight and I transfer them from one needle to the other
I'm 18 and in university. Having spent my whole teenage years writing assignments, doing tests, learning all this theory and having not much to show for it aside from certificates and endless reports, it's truly rewarding to actually be able to crochet or knit something and hold it in your hands and think "wow, I made this with my own two hands". It's just amazing to have something tangible to show for your efforts, which is why I think it's one of the best hobbies out there. Great video by the way and thanks for sharing your own story xx
I am a mom from philippines and lately addicted to play brick game... I just realize that I am just wasting my time so I need to look for a hobby that may interest and make me productive... my 20-yr old daughter is interested and doing crochet then she influenced her 12-yr old brother to crochet... when they learned that I am deciding to stop my addiction with brick game they both suggested that I will do crochet but before I decided I watch this video first... and I decided to learn crochet. Thank you so much for this video...
Wonderful!!! It's so nice to get off the phone and do something productive!! I hope you enjoy crocheting! 🧶🧶🧶
My whole family (all the women in my family) are all knitters. I knitted every now and then for maybe 5 years, but couldn't do nothing but working flat. Then, I bought a crochet hook around 2 years ago, and with the help of youtube, I learnt how to crochet very well!
Currently I can do most things without patterns, just by seeing the item, and I am OBSESSED with crocheting!
My brain just can't handle working with multiple needles, and so having to work a singular stitch at a time is sooo easy!
In MY opinion, crocheting is much easier than knitting!
I agree, it is easier! Thanks for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶
i will say being able to figure out the pattern just by seeing is pretty impressive. i have made a few simple projects just from looking at examples and it’s very very satisfying lol.
@@urielcastro1134how do yall learn tjis skill
obsessed with wanting to make animals
Crochet is very easy for beginners to learn. However, it is the gateway drug for knitting. I think knitting looks nicer and is timeless. I will forever hold a place in my heart for crochet being my first yarn hobby.
Haha, crochet is a gateway drug to knitting!!! 🤣🤣🤣
You are so right. Generally speaking, knitted garments are more elegant and professional looking, maybe because knitting produces a flat fabric. Crochet is a series of knots and I'd say it produces a cute and funky look. Sweaters, cardigans, socks, mittens, etc. - do it in knitting. Just about everything else, crochet may be the way to go. Toys, purses, some kinds of shawls and hats, household accessories - crochet is better. All just in my opinion, of course!
I like the look of knit garments better, but amigurumi is a nice small project that's easy to tuck into my purse.
@@FrothingFanboyjust as you say knitting is sooth and crochet is bumpy, but more importantly knitting is elastic and crocheting is firm. To get the same level of stiffness from knitting it would have to be felted.
To me it feels like crocheting takes forever, so it's reserved for small projects like soft toys. Shawls, hats, gloves, scarves, bags, jumpers, jackets, socks, skirts, shorts, and trousers all get knitted, often nordic style.
@AlchemicKitten @FrothingFanboy
this is the type of feedback I was looking for!! Now I don't feel like I have to choose one or the other❤❤❤ thank you two
my grandmother used to crochet her own headscarves and I got interested in them growing up, so she taught me but I never managed to buy my own stuff nor was I able to finish anything because ofc, she had to use her hook. during the pandemic I went crazy with buying materials for both knitting (I started with two barbeque sticks lol) and crocheting but I've never really finished big projects, just a scarf and bags here and there. now that she's gone I feel some sort of pride that I took interest in her passion for crocheting. I have her crochet hook with me but I can only hope to actually finish a project with it because I can get pretty impulsive sometimes and decide to cancel the project midway. watched your video to see the difference between the two hobbies that I've got but I received nostalgia with that little throwback in the video. 😂 thank you for this. I hope people consider these hobbies because they really are truly fulfilling experiences. ❣️
I love the way you transmit your love towards this. I just got back to it after years and you definitely made me even more excited to start than i was before the video. You’re so inspiring!
Awww, I'm so glad! ❤️❤️❤️
I’m a 43 year old guy. My mum taught me to knit when I was 6. I wasn’t good and didn’t stick with it but started again when I was 17. Mostly made knitted toys at that time. Started crochet at 30. Enjoy them both but knitting is still my favourite.
That's wonderful! Thanks for sharing!! 🧶🧶🧶
Hello
It's nice to meet you here
How are you😊
I started as a self taught crocheter and have just recently branched out into knitting because my husband saw a KNIT hat pattern he just HAD to have. I taught myself (with the help I f CZcams) to knit the basics. Having a solid foundation in crochet helped. I already understood how important yarn tension is and how different materials act. Crochet is faster and for me easier but there’s a meditative quality about knitting that I don’t get with crochet.
I completely agree. I felt like knowing how to crochet helped me to grasp the mechanics of knitting quicker. I also find knitting meditative too. 🧶🧶🧶
I am also a self taught knitter than i learnt crochet both via youtube.i find knitting meditative too.also i love the drape and look of knitted garment .
That's interesting; depending on the pattern I find crochet to be quite meditative. I've just finished a series of pattern tests that involved some complex stitching and *lots* of counting, which tends to take all of my attention. Right now I'm giving my brain a break by making an sc beanie with some nice wool.
I learnt crochet by my grandma when I was ten and I swear I fell in love with it since then! Now I'm still making bags, carpets, some little toys for my daughter and many more designs! Whenever I am stressed I just grab my crochet stuff and start crocheting it and trust me, once you start, you can't stop. I started knitting 7 months ago and I still love making sweaters and beanies but I like crochet more as a hobby. Anyways, thank you so much for this amazing video, Elise!! ❤
Started with crochet a few weeks back and now I’m also learning knitting :3 it’s one of the best hobby for relaxation and nothing beats the feeling of making something :)
That is awesome!🧶🐑🧶🐑
I've been crocheting for about 25 years. It's been a nice journey. Started crochet because my impression is that it was easier... 1"stick" versus 2! Always love your videos...very enthusiastic and personable.
Thank you for sharing! I think that's the general consensus, crocheting is a little easier than knitting! ❤
The best part about knowing how to knit and crochet is that you can combine both of them in one project. It just looks awesome.
I knit continental and I crochet yarn under (amigurumi style). I can't do it any other way. I already crochet pretty loose, unless it's amigurumi so the projects come out also loose. O don't really do gauge because it comes as it comes 😂. I just enjoy the process ❤️
I adore the combination of crochet and knitting too! That's how I design my amigurumi patterns! 🧶🧶🧶
Absolutely!!! I knit a square for a bunny out of a plain yarn, then sew it up, embroider the face, stuff it in, then take white eyelash yarn & crochet in a fluffy tail!!!
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It's nice to meet you here
I love your channel and your persona! Thank you for sharing your story. I am in my end 20’s and have found crocheting again and I am using it to heal my nervous system. Always remembering to keep those shoulders down! 🫶🏼✨
I learned a little bit of both from my mom and I really can't choose one over the other. I recently picked it back up after many years and it's become a passion!!! I'm finding out through this video that knitting can be used to make toys!!! I want to learn everything!!! Thank you so much for your videos! They are truly invaluable!!! I pray that your son is doing much better!! Blessings!!
Thank you so much! 🧶🐑🧶🐑
🐑 I love knitting but I have school and I can’t always knit so every holiday or any day off you’ll catch me knitting in my bed covered in blankets. I am 13 and I learned to knit 2 years ago and I love it sooo much. I started knitting because one day I got sick and I was at bed and didn’t have anything to do and so I searched up tutorials and learned to knit. EVERY piece I have made have always failed not until recently I made a sweater vest and now I’m obsessed. Even if I failed a lot the process I just liked so much and yeah I hope I inspired someone❤
That's amazing!!!! You're going to be an incredible knitter when you're my age! 🐑🐑🐑
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oh my gosh your joy & enthusiasm for these crafts is infectious - I love it!! thank you for making a video like this, I wish I would have watched something like this before picking up knitting a few years ago & getting frustrated to the point of quitting. I’m making a comeback now for crochet & I agree, it is much easier & a really great starting point for folks new to needle crafts. Hopefully I’ll get good/confident enough in my crochet to eventually tackle knitting again, like you did!
I'm so glad you took a break but are coming back to yarn crafts! 🧶🧶🧶
Thank you for sharing your experience and the pros and cons in both skills. Really appreciate it!🐑
You're so welcome! 🧶🐑🧶🐑
My aunt taught my older sister to knit at family church camp. I was too young at the time so my sisters taught me later on when I was 12! I liked it okay. I never finished anything more than a washcloth or coaster, but I started crocheting when I was 21 when I was pregnant with my 2nd baby. I was nesting so badly! I made stuffed animals & blankets… it came a lot more natural to me than knitting! My one sister still knits beautiful things so we still bond over our love of yarn 🥰
Thanks for sharing!! 🧶🧶🧶
I do both, and I love both! I'm currently into crochet, but seeing your knitted stuffed animals in sweaters makes me want to do them! Thank you for your videos!
It really is wonderful to be able to be able to do both! 💛
My grandmother knows how to crochet and my sister learned some knitting basics a few years ago. They both sound so interesting and fun!! I'm hoping that learning crochet first will make it easier for me to grasp knitting. I would love to learn about both methods!
Do it! Being bi-craftual is nothing but a benefit. The thing you'll mostly need to learn is yarn tension; you need to hold it firmly enough that it doesn't fall from your fingers, and loosely enough that it'll slide through easily. My first crocheted scarf was so tight that you could lean it against the wall; now my tension's all loosey-goosey and my projects are supple. Have fun, and just relax into the frustration. 😉
Thanks for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶
I learnt to crochet by myself when I was a teenager because my grandma and my mom just knitted (I can kint too, but I prefer crochet). I struggled a lot with written patterns, and CZcams saved me 😅
I love your voice, you speak so clearly and it's amazing I can understand everything without subtitles!!
That's wonderful! Thanks for sharing!! 🧶🧶🧶
I came here to try and decide which one to start and I’m in tears of admiration and compassion for your journey. What a beautiful story about your life. Thanks for that extra addition. So sweet
Awww! Thank you so much! 🧶🧶🧶
I love it that you're not biased at all. You've presented both knitting and crocheting with their strengths and weaknesses, even your story is very encouraging for either art.
I've been watching my mum crocheting since young and tried learning it but couldn't grasp it. I also saw knitting on TV, I was intrigued with the two sticks (aka knitting needles 🤣), but my mum doesn't know knitting, it was until I was 30 that I picked up knitting through watching CZcams tutorials, I started with chopsticks but it was hard, and so my mum bought me a pair of straight knitting needles and I was hooked since then.
As for crochet, I actually picked up Tunisian crochet basics first and then it naturally transitioned me to the regular crochet, though I still haven't made any actual project with crochet as there are things I still struggle with.
I'm 37 now, and knitting is still my go-to, I just love making scarves, socks, pillow cases, etc, Knowing both knitting and crochet is of course better, I shall try to make crocheted items soon. Thanks for the inspiration!
I still can't believe I picked up knitting by myself and find it easier (whereas other people say crochet is easier). unfortunately knitting is not very common in my country, let alone for a guy to knit, but it's been very comforting to me in times of stress and loneliness, I have no regrets.
I find knitting easier myself and I think crochet products are also beautiful but I love knitted items better.😄
Thanks so much for sharing! 🧶🐑
I love to read this comment. I was 36 and wanna looking for another hobby beside my regular job. I had tried crochet but it was difficult for me because if i make a different single pull of my finger, the pattern will looks bad. I hope someone will say knitting is easier. Thank you
that's so Awesome!!
I started knitting during the first lockdown and a friend of mine started to crochet I was struggling a bit with finding something easy to knit so I switched to crochet pretty quickly and I am so happy I did! I personally think the patterns are a lot easier to understand even if they are without video instructions. I do still have my knitting needles an I am determined to make a sweater someday but right now I am very happy with just crocheting one
Wonderful! Thanks for sharing! 🧶🐑❤️
i was a knitter when i was younger and my children were small, an auntie showed me how to crochet but i didn't think i could do it. then many years later i picked crochet up again and learnt how to read a pattern and even though i am australian\english i found american terms much easier to make sense of and now there is no stopping me i just love it
I love crochet! My mother said, I learned how to crochet by just watching her crocheting curtains and tablecloth when I was 5 years old, now I can crochet all kinds of pattern by just watching how they make it.
Amazing! 🧶🧶🧶🧶🧶🧶
I watched this video about a month and a half ago to decide what to do and I went with crochet because I tried knitting in the past, but had problems with tension. It’s a really nice feeling to be able to create something and finally have a hobby (after decades of wanting one)!! I’m realizing I never really gave knitting a chance, so I’m gonna try it again. I really wanna make a sweater for my dog 😊
That's wonderful!!! It really is such a great feeling to make something with your own two hands! 🧶🧶🧶
I learned crochet as a kid and now finally an learning to knit! Crochet I can do just about blindfolded and knitting - I'm so new I have to watch a video every single stitch type change 😮
I just randomly got into crocheting and I love it!
🧶 I learned how in middle school. I’ve done afghans, scarfs, doilies, wash rags. Now I’m getting into sweaters. I agree there aren’t as many patterns as there are for knit but I think once one learns various construction methods, one could easily design a garment themselves.
Thanks so much for sharing! I think you're right!! Happy Stitching!! 🧶🧶🧶
Yes, once you get the construction methods down you can design your own. This holds true for knitting as well. I've done it for both even though I'm just a beginner at knitting.
@@lisanull900 I wish there was a book that went through different methods in detail. I’m new to trying to read designers patterns for sweaters and I’m finding it difficult to figure out how to modify the sweater to fit me. I also don’t receive an explanation for why they increase where they do. I had a thought last night that maybe I should experiment doing different things making doll or amigarumi size sweaters just to quickly find out what happens if I increase here and there or do this or that. I know the designers know what they are doing but sometimes there instructions leave something to be desired.
@@emrooker I started with baby /toddler sizes. As my kids began to age up many of the patterns had multiple sizing. As I needed to make those multiple sizes....I could see the way they were doing it & why. Although patterns I use mainly came from the 70s - 90s. As I've been doing newer patterns I'm coming into more problems. I'm no expert but I swear many of the designers are doing things the hard way, especially concerning crochet & the resulting fit isn't very good. So if I like the pattern I'll tweak it the 2nd time around & use old methods that work better in my opinion. An example would be infant pants. Seems modern patterns no longer believe they require a crotch & room for the bottom? They fit terrible due to diapers. So I have to dig out an old pattern from my stash & make it properly using that as the base for certain areas. Frustrating.
Also, don't assume you're the problem. I don't know if it's errors in publication or what but some patterns just seriously do Not work even when done precisely. I've also spotted errors in patterns, some serious ones. It's not always you, sometimes it's the pattern.
Increasing/decreasing usually is done to conform to body contours & for sleeves & such & would be decided by typical body measurements. And yes, I wish somewhere there was all this information in one place. My google search bar is often busy. lol Hope that helps a bit. :)
i've been crocheting for the past eight months or so (and i absolutely love it!!) and i recently thought about taking up knitting as well - thanks for this video! super helpful!
You're so welcome! 🧶🧶🧶
🧶I learned to crochet from my mother in law 30 plus years ago. I put it down for about 15 plus years raising my two daughters but since they’ve moved out we are now empty nesters & I’ve picked it back up. I love it. It’s relaxing & so rewarding. I’d love to learn to knit. It looks very difficult though. I’m also taking a stab at quilting. We shall see. Thanks for your video ❤
🧶 i'm gonna start crocheting soon and i'm so excited! i've been wanting to do it for a long time but i always get intimidated. i will be watching more of your videos! also unrelated but your skin is literally flawless!
That's wonderful!! Enjoy your new hobby! 🧶🧶🧶
I learnt to knit when I was younger but found it harder and slower to begin but I've started crochet and found it a lot easier as you can find easier beginner projects that are nice and small like butterflies or granny squares ect in a way i wasn't able to do with knitting. I also found getting the tension for knitting harder than crochet
Thanks for sharing! 🧶🐑🧶🐑
Yes! Your story sounds exactly like mine! My grandmother taught me how to knit around 10 or 11. I always found it fun but couldn’t get past an uneven square or rectangle. I also wanted to do more than just scarves or fish rags but couldn’t wrap my mind around how to do it with all the loops on the straight needles. So I gave up for awhile. Then in college I wanted to get back into a hobby and thought to try crochet instead of knitting. I taught myself by watching CZcams tutorials and fell in love. Idk why but it’s just so much easier for me to be able to stab your hook anywhere in your work instead of having to juggle all the stitches on the needles. I find it’s also a lot easier to fix mistakes with crochet. I do wish I could knit better because there are some cute projects I’d like to try but I have tried to pick it up again now that. I have a good base in crocheting and still find it hard, so I’m sticking to crochet for now.
I've only been crocheting for a year but it feels like forever! I became "hooked" when I received a how to crochet kit ,seriously now looking back they gave me a 9mm with worsted yarn LOL! Nobody knew how to crochet in my family I asked my grandmom, my aunt, my mom-nobody *zoom forward 7 months* I told my self YOU ARE GOING TO LEARN THIS! I pulled up a video on CZcams grabbed a hook and yarn I received from a little get together and it was so hard! (I mean I was only 10-11 so...) but then one day it clicked! And I have been hooked ever since!🧶🧶🧶🧶
That's wonderful! Thanks so much for sharing!! I'm impressed that you were so young and so determined!! Good for you!! ❤
Excellent tutorial… visual and voiceover perfect! Thank you ❤
You are so welcome! ❤️
I actually started knitting because I couldn't crochet even when my mother was helping. She said knitting was harder for her but I took to it like crazy. I made my first headband after making some kitchen squares and I was so proud of myself for it. I still want to make a blanket for my baby niece but I'm so afraid tbh 😅
That's great! Don't be afraid!! It's just yarn, nothing bad can happen! 🐑🐑🐑
RIGHT crocheting is super hard for some reason lol but i do love knitting so far. i also wanna try crocheting again tho😭.. maybe after im done with the knitting project i am doing rn. anyways good luck in ur projects and i hope we learn how to crochet also!!
Go for it! Choose an easy pattern. My daughter keeps a tiny blanket I made her. She's planning to give it to her granddaughter.
@@kdcbattlecreek i think ill try again after im done w my knitting project! ty and thats so sweet with the blanket!!
I love your channel and I picked crochet. I am absolutely addicted to crocheting amigurumi! I currently just made an axolotol. I always go to your channel because you have been doing this hobby for awhile, and you explain things crystal clear. Your tips on crocheting helped me a lot!
Thank you so much!! 🧶🧶🧶
@@EliseRoseCrochet no, thank you!!
My mother taught me to Crochet when I was 7. She and I learned to knit together when I was about 16. I flip flop back and forth depending on what I want to make. Some things are easier to work up in Crochet, others in Knit. (Potholders? Crochet! Washcloths? Knit!) I'm currently working on a Crochet Entrelac blanket. My mother loved the pattern, and the yarn I'm using is some of the last yarn that she ever got me before she passed. It's a labor of love and memory. Both yarncrafts will always hold a very special place in my heart.
Awwww, that is beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing how both crochet and knitting keep you connected to your mom! ❤️❤️❤️
I learned to crochet a granny square from a home ec teacher (outside of class) when I was 11 or 12. I didn't learn how to read a pattern or some more complex stitches until I was close to 30. I always wanted to learn to knit and looked at books over the years, but when my kids got older I discovered all the videos on CZcams for knitting and crochet. Then I was able to pick up where I left off on my knitting learning journey. I avidly do both. I think that for someone who is sitting on the fence about which to start, I tell them they may want to start with crochet. I feel it helped me when learning knitting. If somebody learns crochet they can always later learn to knit like we have. One of the reasons I wanted to knit was because of all the patterns I came across decades ago. You are right. Today there are so many more patterns emerging than ever before!
Thanks for sharing! 🧶🐑🧶🐑
Your enthusiasm and delivery has completely inspired me 🎉 thank you 😊
I'm so glad! Thank you! ❤️
I’m a knitter and I adore it (I was in the kofte class, too). I’ve been sewing all my life and knitting felt like a natural progression of that, but doesn’t seem to explain my obsession with knitting sheep and bunnies. I would absolutely love to learn crochet. I think I just collect hobbies!
Oh that's amazing!! Did you finish your kofte? Mine is still undone but I'm determined to someday finish it! 🧶🧶🧶
My hand knitting is atrocious, but I find it curious that my crochet is quite neat (although keeping a scarf the same width all the way through is still elusive for me). I know the feeling about collecting hobbies. Its lovely to learn new things, but amazon has taken so much money from me as I buy supplies...
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How are you 😊❤
🧶 I am obsessed with crochet. My grandmother taught me when I was young and I crocheted patchwork purses and sold them to my classmates. Fun memory. I picked it up again in 2021 and after making blankets, shawls, granny square pillows, and toys, I am focusing more on the small things. I already have the yarn for making your two bunnies! I can’t knit the scarf so I guess I’ll crochet a small stitch to invent one. They’re so adorable! Love your channel.
That's so amazing! 🧶🧶🧶
Wow, just watching this video today and our stories are almost the same!
Except mine is my 19 year old stepson, but I am at that stage where everything is so up in the air with epilepsy treatment, and we have had 5 hospital visits in the last month due to injuries and all sorts of treatment changes.
I just bought a beginner crochet kit and found your channel.
I mainly wanted to pick up a craft I could do if I end up sitting in the hospital for days on end again, so thank you for sharing your story. So glad I found your channel and I will be indulging over the coming weeks. Thank you! ❤
My heart goes out to you and your family. It's such a difficult condition and it helps having something positive to focus on! 🧶🧶🧶
Glad your video popped on my feed! My mom taught me both when I was 15.Though never practiced it, I’m back at it and trying to learn this skill❤ thank you for educating us on the difference. For me I prefer knitting over crochet (though crochet is what I’m trying to relearn)
My Mom showed me how to knit when I was about 10, but I was 18 (in 1971) when I took it seriously. I bought an Elizabeth Zimmerman Knitting book and taught myself all kinds of new stitches.
I knitted everything! Doilies, baby sweaters, booties, blankets, even my kitchen curtains! About 20 years ago my Mom taught me the basics of crochet. I’ve taken off on that too. I especially wanted to learn crochet so I could do fancy edgings on my knitted articles. Since I learned knitting first, I hold the crochet hook as if it were a knitting needle-like a knife. Works fine. I like sweaters, socks, hats and wearable garments best in knitting. But doilies, afghans, toys best in crochet. But sometimes I break my rules on that. 🐑 🧶 Love your informative, educational videos! Thank you very much!
Thank you so much for sharing your journey!!! I love that you knit your kitchen curtains!! That's a first!! 🧶🐑🧶🐑
🧶🧶🧶 I learned crochet because of the Woobles kits, and there was no one around me that could teach me to knit. So my decision was based off of accessibility for sure. I'm loving learning to crochet sweaters and small garments now! It's been so positive for me. I would love to learn to crochet too, but I definitely am the type of crafter that needs a lot of hand holding;;;
The Woobles kits are adorable!! 🧶🧶🧶
the end was so truthful thankyou for such support❤ill probably choose crochet
I'm glad you enjoyed it! 🧶🧶🧶
I’ve knitted since high school and just learned how to crochet. I like them both but they are absolutely different when you want to make different things. I highly recommend learning both
I love being able to do both! 🧶🐑❤️
Oh my.. but, I love them both!!! I'm knitting fingerless gloves, right now and working on a crocheted temperature blanket and a hat. So, fun to do them both. Loved this episode! love,hugs,prayers.
Thank you so much!! Your projects sound amazing!! 🧶🐑🧶🐑
Thank you for being so encouraging ❤️ I'm a bit nervous, but so excited to learn these skills 😊
Don't be nervous! It's just yarn and mistakes will happen! It's all part of the process! Enjoy yourself! ❤️
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It's nice to meet you here
How are you😊❤
I started learning crochet Two days ago I am very happy with the result I find it easy to learn You just need to focus and It's also fun 💕
Awesome! 🧶🧶🧶
Elise you're fabulous. You always make me feel so cozy and inspired also❤ thank you.
Awww! Thank you! ❤️
I learned to crochet in high-school after seeing a cloche on the cover of a magazine in the grocery store. I was hooked.
Fast forward 25 years I learned to knit and made all the things so... 🐑🧶🐑🧶🧶🐑🐑
Love your channel!
Haha!! I totally get it!! I'm team 🧶🐑🧶🐑🧶🐑🧶🐑 as well!! ❤️
I've always done 🐑 but since two days I've done 🧶 and I've fallen in love with both. All I can say is that crochet makes a bit more harsh structures, knitting is always smooth unless the yarn is super stiff, while I found the crochet a little hard. Could just be a me-issue but still, I love both of them.
Thanks for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶
Thinking about learning how to Crochet! Thank you for making this video! I love your energy! You are so beautiful and encouraging!!!! Can't wait to watch more of your videos!!!
Thank you so much! 🧶🧶🧶
Thank you very much for sharing your story and explaining both crochet and knitting skills in a very informative and fun way. 💐💐💐
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! 🧶🐑❤️
I started with macrame back in November 2022 and made a lot of wall hangings and baskets. I wanted to branch out and decided to start crocheting in 2023 and here I am! I started in January and love it! :)
That is awesome! ❤
My therapist recommended finding things to do with my hands vs scrolling on my phone and suggested something like knitting. I'm looking forward to learning to knit 🐑
That's awesome!! Sounds like you have a great therapist! ❤️
Thank you for your video.
I have been wanting to try either crochet or knitting for a while now, but I did not know the differences.
Your video helped me to decide to try 🧶 crochet.
Over the next month I will watch videos and gather some supplies after I get paid in a few weeks.
Thank you
Glad it was helpful! 🧶🧶🧶
Thank you so much for your post. I can honestly say I don't think I have ever heard such an encouraging words. I have been trying to learn to knit for years but I always get frustrated and give up. But after listening to you I am ready to try again and not give up this time. Thank you for sharing❤. PS...your little animals are adorable.
I'm so glad the video was helpful! 🐑🐑🐑
About 5 months ago I started having some medical problems, can't move around as much anymore. It's been really hard. I found crochet at a darker time in my life as well and it's brought so much light and joy I can't even describe it. You were the 1st crochet YT channel I found when I started watching crochet videos (loved your dollar tree yarn haul) and hearing why you picked back up crochet brings tears to my eyes. It's beautiful to hear something as simple as creating can breathe so much life back into us. Thank you for sharing
Awwww, thank you so much. I'm sorry you've been struggling with your health. But I'm very glad crocheting has brought happiness into your life like it has mine! 🧶🧶🧶
Same... I started crocheting 7 years ago when I as diagnosed with epilepsy and couldn't work. Been hooked ever since.
Hey Elise! I've been a long time crocheter (since 2008) and I just seriously started knitting this year. (I tried to learn last year but I gave up after failing to learn how to purl lol) This year I was determined to learn how to knit so I could knit a pair of socks. I am finding knitting to be so much fun and after getting over that learning curve it's not as hard as I first thought. I find continental knitting easier since I'm coming from crocheting and holding the yarn in my left hand. I definitely think that crocheting is easier (or maybe I'm biased) because you're less likely to drop stitches and the hook makes gripping the yarn easier. There are a lot of different crochet stitches to learn, but making a mistake is much easier to fix. Love your videos :)
Thank you so much for sharing! I had a very similar experience! It's wonderful to be able to switch back and forth between the two now!! 🧶🐑🧶🐑
I am already a crocheter. Looking to add knitting 🧶🐑
I totally agree with you! I started out knitting in college (very basic, scarves & blankets) and recently gave crochet another try while I was recovering from a surgery. I’m loving crochet!! It’s so much quicker!!! It took a bit to get the hang of it, but now that I have the basics down & have found some very helpful YT and TikTok accounts, I’m feeling more confident. I will say, it’s easier for me to multitask and knit if I’m not doing much color work but I think that’s due to muscle memory.
@@cindycam9651 same here!
Can we please just appreciate how much effort Elise puts into her videos?!! 😍❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤🤍
Awww, you're so sweet! Thank you! 🧶🧶🧶
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Why all the colors?
@@miguelquazar883 Why Not?
I have really enjoyed your videos as well!
After seeing your video, I decided to crochet because it showed who I am. I went to Amazon and asked my mother to order yarn and hooks. They arrived yesterday and since yesterday I have been crocheting and till now I have learnt how to chain and single crochet...I am now making my first dish cloth (I think that's what you call it)... I am so happy I came across you channel....
I love crocheting. i’ve only been doing it about two years now and I’m in my 50 years. So I started late in life. My family loves that I do it because they get lots of things. I made my wonderful husband, a beautiful blanket for Christmas and it shows my love every time he looks at it. I highly recommend crochet or knitting for anybody with anxiety problems. I have a lot of stress. I find crocheting to be very relaxing. I’ve tried knitting, but it’s a little awkward from me. Thanks for your easy instructions and great ideas Elise.
That's wonderful!!! I love that you didn't let a silly age number stop you from learning! 🧶❤️🧶❤️
I have been crocheting for 50? years. I have tried repeatedly to knit and I think I finally figured it out. I was told that longtime crocheters knit differently then people who have only knit. So I started watching longtime crocheters knit. And they do do it and it does work so I will keep practicing.
That's amazing!!! I admire your persistence!! 👏👏👏
Same here! I finally learned to knit last year when I was 64 years old after 50 or so years of crocheting. Watching videos about crocheters knitting helped me immensely. Continental knitting is the most natural way for me to knit since I am crocheter first. I love that I can do both, although my knitting is still stuck in the beginner stages.
🐑🧶 In the process of learning knitting. You inspired me to try Amigurumi. I have made the beginner cat you taught and the bitty bunny. A lot of fun! Thank you for your time and effort you have put into teaching.
Wonderful! Thank you for sharing! ❤
I'm also now facing similar health problem in this stage of life. And now I am having my mind on this so excited and hopeful again. Thank you! May god bless you and your family.
That's wonderful!!! Enjoy your new crafting adventure! ❤️
My first knitting project was a huge blanket, and while maybe not the best choice, it helped me to work out all the kinks and get really good at the basics.
That's great!! 🐑🐑🐑
OMG same! While technically my first project was a pillow, but I made a huge blanket to go with it next that my grandfather stole years later 😒.
I learned to knit from my Mother-in-law about 10 years ago. She was always knitting sweaters, blankets and hats for the family. After many years of enjoying her knitted gifts, I asked her to teach me and I began my knitting journey. I made a simple shawl and absolutely fell in love with the knitting process. Then she began to teach me crochet. I was 10 chains into my first row and all of a sudden, my fingers just knew what to do! I had a sudden flashback to my childhood when I was about 10 years old or so and my Grandmother was teaching me to crochet! It was a wonderful lost memory for me as my Grandma had passed on many years before. Since then I have never looked back. I have made so many baby hats & blankets & sweaters for friends and family that I've lost count. Both handcrafts bring me great joy, but I think when making blankets or throws that Crochet is the way to go. Knitting is nicer for hats and sweaters, IMO.
So learn both and see what your hands and imagination can do!!
That's so wonderful! Thank you so much for sharing your sweet memories! ❤
I started Knitting at about age 17, and then learned to crochet. I ended up liking knitting better because of the pattern choices like you said. But recently Ive been seeing a lot more crochet patterns that are super cute, so I decided to make a granny square jacket for my dog! And that's what brought me to you! I needed some help with the belly band and got side tracked with your videos! Not a problem, I have found them very entertaining, and useful! Thank you!
How fun!!! It's so nice to be able to do both! 🧶❤️🐑
I've been crocheting on and off for the past 2 years, made some pieces, always wanted to get back into it, but today I discovered Claire Garland's knitted animals patterns and I WILL LEARN TO KNIT! Something about the look of crocheted clothing I never really liked too much, and knitted textiles just look more timeless to my eyes. So i'm excited to start my knitted journey :)
Her patterns are gorgeous! 🧶🧶🧶
My babysitter introduced me to crochet in 3rd grade, but I really got into it in 5th and 6th grade. And now I am absolutely in love with crochet.❤🎈💛💚💙💜
That's wonderful!! 🧶🧶🧶
You are so positive! ❤ Thank you. I would like to learn knitting because I would want to knit clothes for my toddler and myself 😊
I do both 🧶 & 🐑. I started with crochet and then started fancying knitting so learnt that too xx
Wonderful! ❤
I love both of them! I learned to knit at 7, but I wanted to make bigger projects. So I taught myself to crochet and so I go from one to another. Truthfully, I love the quiet and discipline and patience of knitting, yet crochet is always an option from bottom up socks!
Thanks for sharing!! 🧶🧶🧶 I love being able to switch back and forth as well! ❤️
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It's nice to meet you here
How are you doing 😊❤
OMG!... I'm glad i found yout channel!... your toys are absolutely beautiful!
I started with crochet because my aunt, who passed a few years ago, taught me the very basics as a child the same as your grandma did with you. She was always working on some project when I was over, usually an afghan blanket. I didn't know enough to make much and I didn't know about patterns, so I never really made anything. Lately I've been seeing friends crochet things and it got me wanting to pick it back up, so now about 20 years after I learned the basics I grabbed some old yarn and my crochet hooks and found a pattern online. Had to learn a new stich for it but I'm about halfway through my first real project, which is a ribbed beanie. This is just a practice one and I picked up a gorgeous teal and cream yarn to make my next one. I want to continue to learn crochet, I really want to make the cute little animals, but eventually I would like to try knitting as well.
Wonderful!! Thank you for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶
Your story is kinda similar to mine! I have a seasoned crocheter/knitter mom who taught me to make a chain snake when I was 9, but then summer ended and I never learned more. Only recently while researching crochet designs for a fundraiser did I fall in love with crocheting, at 17. Suffice to say my mom is more than thrilled.
That is wonderful to have something like that in common! ❤
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It's nice to meet you here
How are you doing 😊❤
I can’t choose. I love knitting and crocheting. 🌸💕
I do too!! 🧶🐑🧶🐑
Have you tried their love child?
Tunisian crochet?
I have been crocheting for two years and I truly love it I make amigurimi toys constantly.
Me too!! 🤣🤣🤣
🧶🧶im in week two of learning to crochet. Thanks for the great video. Love your blankets and toys. I want to eventually learn to do both; Crocheting and knitting🧶🐑
I learned a few basics of crochet from my mother when I was 14, but I couldn't do much because she was left handed. It wasn't until my late 20's that I found a book on crochet and taught myself the rest.
In my 40's, I decided I wanted to learn to knit, so I took a class at Michael's. I like both knitting and crochet. They both bring me a lot of joy. I've crocheted or knitted tons of scarves, potholders, socks, amigurumi, and I'm currently working on crocheting an afghan.
That's wonderful! Thanks for sharing! 🧶🐑🧶🐑
I'm currently finishing crocheting your bitty bunnies (trying to figure out how to do the skirt😂) pattern and I'm obsessed, this is my first bigger amigurumi project and I absolutely love it, I came across this video when I was tired of just listening to music and instead listened to you in this video, I love your voice❤
That's wonderful! Thanks so much for sharing! ❤
First of all…i love your sweater! Second…YOU HAVE PERFECT SKIN I hope that the stress relief of crocheting makes my skin flawless like yours 🩷
I know crochet and now want to start with knitting. This was a very nice informative vedio. Thanks
You’re welcome 😊
🐑 for socks, sweaters, mittens and hats (self taught thru youtube during pandemic)
🧶 for blankets, scarfs, some sweaters, hats, home decor, washcloths - was also taught by my grandmother when I was about 8. Just the basics but I picked it up again in my 20's to make blankets for Christmas presents.
Working on a pair of socks (2 weeks to knit)+ a blanket (3 days to crochet). Love them both!
That's wonderful! I love being able to switch back and forth between the two as well! ❤
I have been a knitter for about 20 years. I finally wanted to try something different and crocheting was my next craft to try.
It was a love/hate type of relationship and I was more tense with trying to learn left handed crocheting ( I am a 'leftie'!). This past Christmas I was able to crochet projects (hats, shawls, scrubbies, dish cloths and loofahs) as gifts. I have several friends expecting babies so baby blankets are now my current project.
I would have to choose both knitting and crocheting as my go to at this time. I have also started candle making, which a whole other ball of wax!!
That's wonderful!! And love your candle pun! 🕯️🕯️🕯️
Jessica, I love your pun - a whole other ball of wax! Not only do you knit and crochet and make candles, but you’re a comedian!!!😉
I learnt how to crochet about a year ago, and started knitting this month! I think I love both of them equally, which is surprising because I thought I wouldn't like knitting. A tip for ADHDers: start with something that will challenge you so you won't get bored! I just finished the Honeycomb Aran Sweater as my first ever knitting project, and now I'm hooked :))
Thank you so much for the great video! ❤❤❤