Tigerlily Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 Hi all I am a complete novice but would love to learn to knit and crochet... I have the yarn and the needles... but what's best to learn 1st? Also - do any of you lovely crafty omleteers have any tips/advice or know of good websites where I can learn from/view easy patterns etc? Thanks so much in advance I am desperate to get cracking! PS have been looking at the things you have all made and think they are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 I learnt to knit 1st but love crochet, as it's more portable. They both have their pluses, Start with big needles and chunky non fluffy wool, not too dark in colour, so you can see what you've done, are doing, and it makes it easier to unpick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 I'd say crochet, as you're only dealing with one stitch at a time, as it were - with knitting you've got the whole row on your needle! It's hard to say as I learned both so long ago, but I reckon crochet is a bit more 'forgiving' if you go wrong as well. Somewhere in Crafty Fingers is a thread about learning to crochet, with some recommended books. Try the Ravelry website for patterns, it's brilliant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 I found crochet much easier to get on with that knitting. It was a little tricky at the beginning, but you can do so much with just a very simple stitch, and I find I don't have the problems of dropping stitches and too tight loops on the hook (like I tend to with knitting) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 I'd say crochet also. As you can easily undo it if you wrong & it works up quicker! I learnt from you tube videos, but Americans call the stitches differently. So beware! An American single crochet is a UK double An American double is a UK treble Slip stitch is the same. I'd concentrate on these two stitches first, before attempting to learn any others. You can make a lot with just these. Good luck. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerlily Posted June 6, 2011 Author Share Posted June 6, 2011 Thanks so much everyone xxx I am going to try to crochet 1st... I've been busy checking the threads on here and links attic 24 really is inspirational I just love her blankets I am currently sat with hook in hand and will be on youtube in the next five mins! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Lucy on attic 24 is responsible for a lot of wool sales!!! I've made two blankets and am on my third! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleTree Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 I've started to teach myself crochet too although haven't done anything for a little while. I bought the book Crochet Unravelled that was recommended on here. It's really good, with clear instructions and photos. I've managed to do a few granny squares using it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyhole kate Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Thanks all I wanted advice on how to learn to crochet and found this thread I have ordered the crochet unravelled book and a pack of hooks and am dying to get started I can knit no thanks to my left handed mum but get disheartened at the speed of my efforts, my mum could crochet squares and that was it again she tried to teach me to no avail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
