I self taught myself knitting and then a few years later I taught myself crochetI had a hard time learning how to crochet at first.My husband can crochet, but doesn't understand knitting at all (I've tried).I like bothCrochet:-I feel like I can do a lot more with it-Projects work up really fast-hard to tell where the end of a row is sometimesKnitting-I like the smooth fabric-I like cables, very easy to do-I don't like dropped stitchesI don't think I could choose one over the other though.
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I like both and have preferences for one over the other in specific projects, but no preference overallI also enjoy tatting, bobbin lace, spinning, dyeing, counted cross-stitch, and hardangerAt the moment I'm on a tatting binge but it cycles which fiber art is my passion in a given weekI prefer crochet for doilies and afghansI prefer knitting for garmentsCrochet lends itself to free-form work better and to unusual shapesBut it does use more yarn and produces a more highly textured fabric than knitting which may be annoying worn close to the skinIt doesn't stretch much, which again is great for doilies and afghans, but not so great for sweaters and socksKnitting produces a smoother fabric with higher definition in intricate stitchesIt has nicer drape for garmentsThere is no comparison to knitting for socksIt's more economical on yarn and there are more patterns and books available because it's more popular at the momentI've tried knitting doilies and they're just plain unsatisfying compared to crochet or tattingAnd knitted afghans snag and stretchOn the needles/hooks right nowI have a knit lace stole (Forrest Path), a knit sweater (ribbed shawl collar), basic knit socks (I keep them handy in my purse for waiting rooms and such) and a crocheted doilyWith my knitting I like to keep one fiddly piece like lace that requires deep concentration, and one no-brainer piece like a sweater that is relaxingI don't feel the same need with my crocheting perhaps because I can always blow off steam with the sweater or socks.
