Anything Knitted and Crocheted: Crochet vs. Knitting: Which is Better?

Anything Knitted and Crocheted

Welcome to my blog. I hope to blog about my knitting and crocheting as well as everyday life. The patterns that I post are original and as such there is copyright on them. When they are based on another pattern there is a link to the pattern.

My husband and I adopted a beautiful dog named Leo. He is a dachshund and absolutely adorable! we adopted him on June 23, 2010 and he has become the love of our lives.

I love to share patterns that I find along the way or to talk about some of the neatest designers that are out there today, so I love to post links to the designs or the designers.

So grab a cup a and sit and enjoy the blog.

Cora

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Crochet vs. Knitting: Which is Better?

Good Morning Crafter,
In the debate on whether crochet or knitting is the better craft, crafters love to argue. It's all in good fun though. Check out the 10 knitting and 10 crochet patterns below, and then click here to tell us your favorite craft.

Knitting

1. Knit Punnet of Strawberries (shown)

2. 12 Easy Lace Knitting Patterns
3. Bernat: Silky Short Sleeve Top
4. Red Heart: Garter Lace Short-Sleeve Cardigan
5. Lily: Simple Stripe Floor Rug
6. Bernat: Doily Style Dishcloth (shown)
7. Teacup Half Apron
8. Lily: Striped Yoga Mag Bag
9. Premier: Felted Striped Flower Bag Bag

10. Red Heart: Colorful Knit Throw

Crochet

1. Broom Handle Draft Dodger (shown)
2. DMC: Crochet Diamond Belt
3. Lily: Crochet Summer Tote
4. Caron: Formal Ruffle Purse

5. Bernat: Colorful Striped Table Setting (shown)
6. 14 Free Crochet Flower Patterns
7. Bernat: Crochet Squares Curtain
8. Red Heart: Lace Capelet
9. Caron: Eco-Friendly Afghan
10. Bernat: Easy Patio Pillows

*If you missed last week's Unexpected Crafts issue- Check out these popular projects: Bread Dough Roses and Goodie Pop Top Cans*

Happy Crafting,

FaveCrafts.com Editor

P.S. Next week: Look for a special Felt-tastic issue, including the Felt Bracelets Gone Wild.

Let me know what you think...

Cora

No comments:

The “Proselytize Knitting” Badge

The “Proselytize Knitting” Badge - A requirement for all Knitting Scouts, the recipient must do his or her bit to present knitting in a positive light, whilst at the same time avoiding all references to “hipness”, grandmothers, and yoga.

I’m always doing my part in this arena whether it’s spoken or written like in this blog. I teach at my local community league, which was a fluke. I am involved in the Alberta Avenue Initiative and was asked to teach both knitting and crochet. I start with dishcloths as it gives the basics.

The “MacGyver” Badge (Level One) - The recipient must demonstrate clever use of a non-knitting tool in a knitting-related scenario. For instance, recipient has used paper clips as stitch markers, or successfully whittled and then utilized bamboo skewers as dpns.

I’ve used all kinds of things as stitch markers when none were available, and have found clever ways of knitting cables without cable needles using skewers.