Crochet is so much faster (and easier) but you gotta admit nothing looks as clean as a knit beanie. I got tired of the bumpy look and feel of crochet so I converted.
I have a friend who crochets, and we’ve discussed these issues. Crochet binds off each stitch, which is one reason why it uses more yarn. Also, each crochet stitch is larger than a knitted stitch with the same gauge hook/needle, so each row of crochet takes more “vertical” room than each row of knitting. Because if this, you can crochet the hat faster. All this said, I’m impressed with both your times!
Too funny and cute too! I have done both for MANY years...depends what I'm doing which method I choose...but have to say if I can crochet it I will! Thanks for the joy!! 😉🎵
That answers my question😂😂 I'll learn crochet. Even though in garments I love the look of knit stiches but damn if it takes this long to knit stitch my anxiety would kill me
I wonder, if you crochet using only the slip stitch, how the speed would compare with knitting. It seems the height of a row of knitting is closer to a row of slip stitch. Maybe for a round 3 video?
Oh mine, is knitting really that slow? I think it would take a super speed knitter to beat a crocheter. Anyway, I'm a knitter, a knitting-only folk, my crochet is hopeless, when I see something crocheted that I like I'd try to do it with knitting, if I can't I'll let my mum do the job, she's crochet-only, the total opposite of me, but we compliment each other. Lol 🤣😂😅
Thanks for watching! We have another race video where we use the same size hook/needle. It seems to take about the same amount of time for each stitch, but the crochet stitches are bigger so I ended up with a larger cowl on that race. haha! It's fun:)
Great video... I laughed really hard... Wondering what stitch you used for crocheting the hat? Is it SC in the back loop? I really like it. Good job on the knitting as well. I have a love hate relationship with knitting, love the neat look of it, but hate how long it takes.
Great video, very funny and educational! Q1: I think American/English knitting is slower than crocheting because you have to switch your hand position to wrap the yarn over the needle and create the loop. In crochet, your left hand supports the weight of your project, sneakily holding your yarn as well so it's easy to maneuver the hook to pick up the yarn. I'm curious how Continental knitting would compare to crocheting because they hold the yarn in similar fashions. Q2: I think crocheting takes more yarn because you make two new loops per stitch, but knitting uses only one loop per stitch. Another way to think of it is that crocheting uses more yarn to secure each stitch after you make a loop so they don't unravel, but knitting uses needles to secure the stitches instead of yarn.
Yes! I think you are right on all points. I wonder if crochet would win handily in a race where we make the same SIZE cowl! It's just so fun to do these videos!
I'm just doing some research about crocheting vs knitting and it seems like the crotchet stitches are simpler? the knit hat has a cute pattern and the crotchet has a lot of spaces or bigger/wider stitches?? I don't know but I like the close together stitches of the knit hat. Question: Can you do that same pattern with the crochet as the knit hat?
Crochet is so much faster (and easier) but you gotta admit nothing looks as clean as a knit beanie. I got tired of the bumpy look and feel of crochet so I converted.
That was so funny, the time lapse had me laughing. I never learned crochet but now I want to. Those were some adorable beanies.
Hop on and follow one of the hat tutorials we have here. Let us know if you have any questions!
The Firefly Hook Meets Elle Inspired thank you! I will!
I know how to do both. But I prefer crochet. Great video!
I love it! And thanks for watching!
I have a friend who crochets, and we’ve discussed these issues. Crochet binds off each stitch, which is one reason why it uses more yarn. Also, each crochet stitch is larger than a knitted stitch with the same gauge hook/needle, so each row of crochet takes more “vertical” room than each row of knitting. Because if this, you can crochet the hat faster.
All this said, I’m impressed with both your times!
Too funny and cute too! I have done both for MANY years...depends what I'm doing which method I choose...but have to say if I can crochet it I will! Thanks for the joy!! 😉🎵
You two ate TOO CUTE!!! I don't even know how I found you, but I am so glad I did!! I will be sharing out out on my channel during my next video!
You made me laugh out loud. Please keep the videos coming. Even pushed the bell...icon. Good luck with the channel.
Oh I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for subscribing! xoxo, Abbey
you ladies are so cute! It's good to have friends who craft right along side. Great race! LOL I'm still laughing!
Thank you!! We laugh so much together!
Thanks for this, it was fun to watch, I guess I’ll keep crocheting!!🤣
Alright! You’ve convinced me! I’ll learn crochet!!!
Now… I’m gonna just….watch this video in slowmo I guess?
you guys are cute and funny!! i just learned how to crochet and i think i wanna start knitting too! those are lovely hats
Your energy is infectious !! So fun :D
New subbie!
(I crochet only, but intend to try knit again. I'm a knit failure. haha)
Não entendi nenhuma palavra mas achei muito engraçado 😂, parabéns pela rapidez, e ficou linda a touca.
That answers my question😂😂 I'll learn crochet. Even though in garments I love the look of knit stiches but damn if it takes this long to knit stitch my anxiety would kill me
I wonder, if you crochet using only the slip stitch, how the speed would compare with knitting. It seems the height of a row of knitting is closer to a row of slip stitch. Maybe for a round 3 video?
hmmm. good question.
Oh mine, is knitting really that slow? I think it would take a super speed knitter to beat a crocheter.
Anyway, I'm a knitter, a knitting-only folk, my crochet is hopeless, when I see something crocheted that I like I'd try to do it with knitting, if I can't I'll let my mum do the job, she's crochet-only, the total opposite of me, but we compliment each other. Lol 🤣😂😅
Thanks for watching! We have another race video where we use the same size hook/needle. It seems to take about the same amount of time for each stitch, but the crochet stitches are bigger so I ended up with a larger cowl on that race. haha! It's fun:)
Good comparison 👌🏻
Great video... I laughed really hard... Wondering what stitch you used for crocheting the hat? Is it SC in the back loop? I really like it. Good job on the knitting as well. I have a love hate relationship with knitting, love the neat look of it, but hate how long it takes.
I'm so glad you enjoyed this video! We laughed really hard too - haha:)
I think knitting looks cooler and I am glad I can atleast knit
I wanna learn to crochet😰
Very easy for me to make mistakes when it comes to Crochet.
Loved your video. Can you share the pattern for the crocheted hat?
Yes! It's the Bulky Beanie and it's a free pattern on my website. fireflyhook.com/portfolio/free-pattern-tutorial-bulky-beanie/
I love that crochet hat what’s the pattern
even when crochet is faster. I still like knitting. even if it takes a bit longer 😌.
i prefer the knitting look
Great video, very funny and educational!
Q1: I think American/English knitting is slower than crocheting because you have to switch your hand position to wrap the yarn over the needle and create the loop. In crochet, your left hand supports the weight of your project, sneakily holding your yarn as well so it's easy to maneuver the hook to pick up the yarn. I'm curious how Continental knitting would compare to crocheting because they hold the yarn in similar fashions.
Q2: I think crocheting takes more yarn because you make two new loops per stitch, but knitting uses only one loop per stitch. Another way to think of it is that crocheting uses more yarn to secure each stitch after you make a loop so they don't unravel, but knitting uses needles to secure the stitches instead of yarn.
Yes! I think you are right on all points. I wonder if crochet would win handily in a race where we make the same SIZE cowl! It's just so fun to do these videos!
I'm just doing some research about crocheting vs knitting and it seems like the crotchet stitches are simpler? the knit hat has a cute pattern and the crotchet has a lot of spaces or bigger/wider stitches?? I don't know but I like the close together stitches of the knit hat. Question: Can you do that same pattern with the crochet as the knit hat?
and thank you for the video! I really enjoyed it.
I think the crochet hook was too big to be fair qith the speed test. I love both :)
I actually love bot crochet and knitting
Many people do!
me gustó más a palitos que a crochet!
Thanks for watching!
What the hell??? Is it supposed to be THAT fast? I can barely chain 1 in such time.
Love it so funny 😂
Julie Slatton Haha! Thank you!! 😘
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