Should I learn to knit or crochet? Knitting or Crochet? This question comes to the minds of many beginners. But, let’s start with this thought, creativity is just your expression of love. So be it knitting or crochet, they are both creative yarn crafts with neither one being better nor worse. Both are crafts that use yarn and tools to work with and create beautiful pieces, like scarves, hats, sweaters, mittens, blankets, and more. Knitted fabric and crocheted fabric look different, and both beautifully transform yarn into a truly personalized labor of love. Some enjoy knitting, while others prefer crocheting but when you are new to both you can take up any craft as a hobby. There is no rule that you cannot learn both. In fact, both yarn crafts often complement each other. With time and practice, you’ll develop the skills. To help you decide, we have a few points to consider. 1. Tools - Knitting and crochet work with yarn but the tools differ. For knitting, you’ll be needing needles, they usually come in a pair, in case of single-pointed and circulars. But, when you need to knit in the round, double-pointed needles work in a set of five. For crochet, you just require a hook. The crochet hooks come with a hook on one end, or hooks on either end or the specialty tool, Tunisian crochet hooks and sets. So, if it appeals you can take up any. Get basics and with time you can invest in a set with multiple sizes. 2. Yarn - The yarn required for both crafts of knitting and crochet is the same. It is only important to take yarn according to the project and the size of the knitting needle or crochet hook. Most yarn labels mention the details of both knitting needle and crochet hook size. With this guide, you can never go wrong.
Yarn Category name
Description
Lace
fingering, crochet 10-count 1.5 - 2.25 mm thread
B-1
1.5mm - 2.25mm
0-1
Super fine
sock, fingering, baby
2.25 - 3.5 mm
B-1 - E-4
2.25mm -3.25mm
1-3
Fine
sport, baby
3.5 - 4.5 mm
E-4 - 7
3.25mm - 3.75mm
3-5
Light
DK, light worsted 4.5 - 5.5 mm
7 - I-9
3.75mm - 4.5mm
5-7
Medium
worsted, Afghan, 5.5 - 6.5 mm Aran
I-9 - K-10 4.5mm - 5.5mm 1/2
7-9
Bulky
chunky, craft, rug 6.5 - 9 mm
K-10 1/3 5.5mm - 8mm M-13
9 - 11
Super Bulky
bulky, roving
M-13 - Q
11 - 14
Metric Metric hook size Hook size knitting needle size
9 - 15mm
8mm - 12.75mm
Knitting needle size