Knit vs. Crochet: Amigurumi Animals | Knit Meets Knot, a Bluprint Original Series
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- Knitting vs. crochet: What’s the difference? And is one better than the other? Find out in this Bluprint original series, where crochet artist Vincent Green-Hite and knit artist Morgan Woltersdorf stitch up a variety of projects side by side. Along the way (with a bit of friendly banter), they offer tips and techniques for knitters and knotters of any level. In this special full episode sneak peek, our hosts explore how knitting and crochet stitches work up differently while making amigurumi animals. Stream the rest of the episodes now on Bluprint 👉 bluprnt.co/KnitMeetsKnot
About the Hosts
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Vincent Green-Hite is a crochet artist, designer and the creator of Knot Bad, a website where he shares crochet patterns, projects and ideas. Morgan Woltersdorf is a knit artist, designer and the owner of Morthunder on Etsy, where she sells project kits and patterns. - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
I feel like crochet is more fun for artistic, artsy items like toys, blankets, bags and fun hats. Knitting is better for a lot of clothing items because it stretches well and often fits nicer (sweaters, socks, fingerless mittens, leg warmers, etc). But that's my own personal preference.
I feel like a lot of people would get that impression too from watching this. It is NOT at all an accurate representation of what you can do with knitting or the factors to consider that will affect your finished product in both knitting AND crochet. And yeah I know they cant squeeze that all into one video but they could touch on it better. Like ive seen crocheted sweaters and clothing items and the stretch and drape is all down to tension (which he kind of mentioned) but also hook size, and yarn selection. And for knitting there are SO MANY techniques to choose from! It's not all flat pieces sewn together but that's the impression this vid gives =/ uuugghhhn
I feel the same‼️
I agree 100%, thats why i knit and crochet lol
@@MarsellaFyngold I both knit and crochet as well. But like I said, my comment was based upon my personal preferences. I, personally, find that crocheting is easier to get creative with because it is easier to create a variety of shapes and make sturdier, stiffer items. That makes it perfect for creating toys or funky items. When it comes to crochet clothing items, you can only get the same stretch that you do with knitting if you use a really loose stitch which makes the item less warm and more see through. But that's my own personal preference. I picked up knitting because I wanted to create more clothing items that I liked and I liked knitted clothing items.
Same here❤❤
I used to only knit for years, but when I started learning crochet in last spring it was SO much easier! My favourite thing in crochet when compared to knitting is that you only have one loop on your hook so unravelling accidents are nearly non-existent. I cannot count the times my knitting work has dropped off the needles. it's so frustrating! It's cool to be able to do both, as knitting is best for certain projects and crocheting for others.
I totally agree with you. The reason I don't like knitting is because I keep dropping stitches and it unravels so much. I know with time I could get better but crochet is just so much easier to me so I'm sticking to that.
I agree dropping the work and trying to pick up all the stitches is awful
It really depends on the person. I find knitting so much easier than croqueting - my biggest problem is tension. The needles hold most of the tension and the rest of it is just pulling tight when making a new stitch. But I've never been able to get the tension right for croqueting - my finger joints always end up aching and it's either too loose or too tight.
I knit and crochet! I love both ❤️ I don’t find one easier than the other, often I find myself either doing a bunch of knitting projects or crocheting a bunch of projects!
Agree! Same here! Did you know they make a crochet/knit needle mixture and you literally do both at the same time!? So cool
I like that their tops are both representing their crafts. ^_^
Did not notice that cool
Brilliant idea for a show. 2 young bubbly people proving that knitting/ crochet is not just for the middle aged, also my special needs daughters enjoyed the simple (non-complex, rushed) way the show is produced, than you x
I prefer crochet, but knit is really pretty
I know all knit too
I’m the only person that crochets in my school so everybody thinks I’m good at it but little did they know...
People used to call me a grandma.
Also they'd point at factory made sweaters from like Abercrombie and Finch and ask if i made it O.o
same for me and knitting, people are like wOW yOu DId tHaT?!!?!?! and literally I just do the most basic stitch and can only do square/rectangle shapes
@@mathildeleprince5597 same
@@angieroman6723 wow
Same lol
I knit and crochet....
Call me “knit knot” 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣
Same
😂
Same
Yes same
Omg he's into anime and pokemon... I needs to be his friend
He is @knot_bad on Instagram. He has loads of amigurumi pokemon. And he's a pretty awesome human being, too.
And he CROCHETS 😭 can he adopt me as a little sister or something?
And he listens to rock music at the same time 🎶
@@debramartinez1975 he changed it to knot.bad
he's also on tiktok
Just started Crocheting and my friend is calling me a grandma
Thats sad
Everyone Ik calls me a grandma n the fact that I’ve picked up crocheting doesn’t help either 😭😂
SAME! i have constant back pain (genetic osteoarthritis) and bake too so at 18 years old I have been deemed a grandma
I prefer being a grandma over being a judgemental teenager.
same just with my brother
This was really fun and while I'm not a big fan of knitting, (I suck at it without a loom) I can really appreciate the craftsmanship. Both of the dogs came out super cute!
I love this. Perfect idea for a show. I crochet and knitting has always been an interest. More please!!!!!
Is it strange that I love to crochet and knit? Even right now I have two projects that I interchange working on and one is crochet, the other knitted. Also you can knit a stuffed animal/toy without having to make a flat long strip, there’s a pretty easy popular pattern for a knitted bunny going around Pinterest right now.
Amanda Kaufman lol why would that be strange? Especially here in the comment section of a knitting and crochet video 😂
I also do both. I knit during the day, and I crochet at night when watching tv with my hubby. I like the simplicity of crochet, but like the drape of knitted fabric. I think crochet is better for blankets, but knitting is better for clothing. Both have their own unique features.
I prefer to crochet way more than knit.
It's not strange, in fact, it's a advantage to know both.
I'm a knitter but I see the advantages of crochet. The thing is, we can't really compare which is better, they just have different things going for them, crochet is better for toys, solid items, items that needs some stiffness and bags, while knitting is better for stretching and garments with drape, like socks, gloves, sweaters, scarves, etc.
I just want their yarns 🤣🤣🤣
They have a lots,I will very happy if they give me all their yarns 😂😂😂😂
I feel you
Lol same.
I could have made so many projects lol
@@lalalisamanobangs also hi blink!
I've been crocheting for about 3 years now, just recently taught myself tunisian crochet. I'm hoping that by learning tunisian I can finally figure out knitting, which continues to elude me.
I am in the same boat. I can crochet but knitting has eluded me. I recently started to learn tunisian in the hopes of trying to get to knitting. I do think that when I do learn knitting it will be continental. It seems easier with less movement of the needles.
i can do both but im 10x better at crochet than knitting
I learned to crochet as a preteen because my grandmother wanted to teach me. I taught myself to knit by using a how to book. Now you also have You Tube videos to show you how. Why don't you try both? Read through the little book Coats and Clark sells and then watch some begenners videos since I can't be everyones' grandmother and teach them. I also tat and sew, in case you wondered.
@@susanmazzanti5643 I've watched youtube videos. For some reason it just doesn't click. It's ok, I'll keep trying, and maybe someday I'll get beyond casting on :)
Sometimes there are just skills that come at different times. Sometimes they never come. Sometimes we excel at one thing, but not another. What works for thee, may not work for me, and that's ok.
@@silverlightx6 Get the little book too. Study it first and see if that helps. I wish I were close enough to teach you. I would enjoy that very much and if you could really see what's happening you could learn. Knitting is much simpler than crochet really, when you first start and you can be making whatever you want rather quickly. I'm sorry I don't remember the name of it but I found it in the craft section of Walmart not long ago. It is put out by Coats and Clark.
My mum use to make tiny knitted bunny's for school to sell for fate day.
They where tight knit and had jumpers on. You need a different knit stitch. Totally possible.
I knit and crochet. I love them both. The problem is when I knit I miss crochet, when I crochet I miss knitting 😂😂😂😂I wish I could do both as the same time 😍😍😍😍😍
tunisian crochet is sort of a blend of the two. if you haven't tried it you should, i think you would enjoy it.
Both projects are cute.
As a knitter I wondered why she didn't knit it in the round and just increase and decrease as needed or do several tubes that were attached via picked up stitches.
As a crocheter I wondered why he didn't just stitch the parts together with a slip stitch .
I would have used ladder stitch to sew up the red dog as it's invisible and alot neater
some people just hate dpns/circulars! 😆 i hate seams so i persevere
Ive always personally loved it when people invested their time and effort to shine a little light on these crafts as a twelve year old girl that got interested in crochet that way.
I literally need more of this series immediately
I love that you are a combination continental knitter and you aren't apologizing for it. Good show keep it up!
THANK YOU for crochet is so versatile. I am now also a knitter but have experience crochet bashing by knitters for years. Love your show.
Next up! Make a sock! Which is better? Knitting or crocheting?
Knitting takes more talent, and precision than crocheting. I do both but crochet is very blah and except for doileys and table clothes, is a waste of time.
Donna Keeley That is hilariously short-sighted, closed-minded, and just plain untrue.
@@donnakeeley7924 knittng > crocheting if we are talking about clothes.
Crocheting > knitting all the rest ( amigurumi, blankets)
@@donnakeeley7924 lol... Did you even watch the video? Which dog looked more real? With crocheting you can create real art. Or "only" very cool toys. Amigurumi looks so much better with crocheting. Both skills are great if you are into handmade stuff.
Both forms are beautiful and im mainly a crocheter. I make vintage lace gloves from old crochet patterns and there are so many beautiful vintage crochet and knitting patterns. A lot on clothing and accessories. They both are gorgeous.
It's cool seeing both crafts!
I've been knitting for years and recently learned the absolute basics of crochet.
I personally prefer knitting because I can do it mindlessly. With crochet I'm always confused about how many stitches I've got or where my next stitch is suppose to go.
But that freedom allows people to make some really cool intricate things.
I love that they’re each wearing crochet and knitted tops. Vincent with his crocheted sweater and Morgan with her knitted top.
I started crocheting when I was 11 and i think I was the only one who could crochet in my school because all my classmates called me a grandma and a boomer for some reason haha. I'm 13 now and I still get called that by some people but because I am quite good at crocheting, some of my classmates ask me to teach them how to crochet which makes me really happy lol 😁
Don't listen to those idiots who say that you're a grandma! Crocheting and knitting is such a great craft and they're just jealous that they aren't as talented as you 😉❤
I just discovered your channel!! I'm an avid crafter. I crochet and knit.. and taught my husband to knit ! So, I found your video thoroughly enjoyable and I look forward to following your channel more in the future. Thanks !
his dad was my teacher in high school hahaha your dad was very proud of you and showed us your creations!!
I love knitting garments but I've never made a toy knitting. I learned to crochet only to make amigurumis and I love it! To me it's the perfect combination of skills.
This is so cute I feel like you two like represent the way you go about knitting or crocheting 😂 what I mean it like sometimes when I’m in the mood to knit I’ll stay in my pajamas all day and be slow about things but when I wanna knit I’m ready to work and be more straightforward about it lol it kind of feels like you gave crocheting and knitting an identity in yourselves (that’s just how I see it)
What a great series! I am absolutely thrilled I came across it. So, I personally can knit and crochet.. love hate for both lol bc I enjoy crochet much more and find its easier (for me) but like the look of knitted things better. Both of you do great work!
I like Vincent's clear coated nails:) you do you!
I saw that too. Makes me very warm inside when I see males taking an interest in yarn crafts.
If you crochet a lot with synthetic yarn it pulls the oils out of your skin and nails an can cause your nails to be brittle, peel, and breaks easy. It could also be he dose it for him.
I love this so much!! I can’t wait to see more comparisons
"Mines looking pretty ruff" dying
I love amigurumi. (crochet). I've made several characters. And I'm working on new ones all of the time.
I can only knit flat things like dishcloths and scarves. I can crochet anything.
Thanks for your vid.
Amigurumi is crocheted OR knitted, not specific to "crochet"...
@@veesea8889 I want saying it was all crochet. I was saying that I (me personally) crochet. No offense was intended against knitting. I can knit some, but I crochet better as I learned crochet first and have been doing it longer.
It's great if you can knit an amigurumi toy. I'm impressed if you can. The only thing i can successfully know is a dishcloth it scarf. I would love to learn how to knit socks... but i cannot knit in the round yet.
@@barbaramatthews4735 No worries (I'm really sorry, I didnt mean to come off as mean) 😊
I don't knit either. I can knit, but I just took to and prefer to crochet. I make toys more than anything. I'm not particularly fond of making clothing or blankets.
My greatest wish though, is to learn to design my own patterns for toys that I want to make, especially when I can't find what I want online.
@@veesea8889 it's all good. We all love to play with yarn.
How neat. I do both. The knit balloon animal is so creative.
As a crocheter who never bothered to learn to knit because I always got told toys aren't as good knitted or you can't make the same shapes, I can't believe I waited so long to start knitting amigurumi! I found that it's not so different really, I would love to see this again with a knitter who is experienced with amigurumi where they try and make exactly the same thing
Ok this is fun, but I must know why you art crocheting over your cinching tail for your magic loop? Crocheting over the tail with the SC into the magic loop doesn't keep it from working and helps it stay super snug
he did crochet over it but he just took it out the hole
VINCEEEENT i'm so happy to see you here as well 🥺
I am happy to see how many of you are very young people from my very old woman who feared handwork was going to be forgotten. You can use it to make anything from lace to blankets.
I love watching this man crochet. Love it
This is entertaining. Great idea for a channel 👍
I guess it is a distinctive trait of a crocheter : stay as long as we can in a pyjama. 😁😅
This is so adorable! 💜
I love Morgan's knit shirt!
I'm currently learning crochet, mostly because of amigurumis, but I'm working on a Gryffindor scarf (and it's going pretty well). I tried knitting it before, but much to my grandma's dislike, I can barely hold both needles at the same time hahaha crochet works best for me, but I really hope to find myself in peace with my knitting "skills" some day
Great idea for a channel, but this just feels like a bad kids TV show.
Right?!?!?! As a nerdy knitter who also crochets and rarely follows a pattern cause i design my pieces from scratch or the rare times I do use a pattern I always modify them or use them just as a guideline....I was SO PSYCHED to see something like this! Exists! Had to watch it!!!
.... and then promptly wished I hadn't because that's 13 minutes of my life I'll never get back. SO disappointed =/
Bruh whys the girl going insane the whole time
@@MarsellaFyngold Dude chill, literally in every comment that gives their own opinion you just have to ruin the mood and be a HORRIBLE, TOXIC person. If you know eVeRyThInG then why are you being so mean and angry while you could just make your own comment and write CALMLY. Please no one needs to waste their time reading the same rant over and over and over again. Please take this advice and do not act dumb and stupid again.
@@nilu_uu spoken like a true comment reader
It's so awesome to see a handsome man crochet! Waaah 😍😍 I knit and crochet for more than 30 years now and my opinion is that you can never knit a toy as beautiful as chocheted one. Knitting is better for clothing. Crocheting - for toys. But that's only IMHO of course :) I also love that they are wearing handmade clothes. She's got a knitted top and he's got a crocheted jumper. Lovely :)
I crochet but the balloon animal idea is genius I love it also for anyone that crochets but wants to make that balloon animal I would suggest a chunky yarn with a small loom
I wish I had you guys as my crochet/knitting buddies
What an awesome idea guys I’ll definitely check it out what a fun channel lol
For a second when I was looking at the thumbnail I though Vincent was the actor who plays Chic in Riverdale...
Me too!!
And now I can't unsee it 😭😂😂
THATS WHO HE LOOKS LIKE!!! It was literally bothering this whole time and I couldn’t figure out who he looked like.
This is amazing!
I love this. I only know crochet, but I keep wanting to learn to knit. I'd be interested to see a crochet balloon animal and how crochet would tackle it differently.
I do both. Self taught crochet for 10 years precisely because of Amigurumi and there was a custom piranha plant scarf I wanted to make. The most crochet I did was for the nyan cat rug/blanket on TH-cam, 600+ tiny squares. I only recently started learning how to knit and have to say it is much better than crochet for garments and hats, the stitches compared to crochet IMO are just much prettier, and things fit better than crochet, more stretch and more forgiving in the fit. Plus I've just learnt raglan top down sweaters and it's so much easier than seaming up, combined with colour work I'm just having so much fun making sweaters and making pixel character motifs on them. Having said that, crochet is really good for beginners, there's no loose stitches to worry about, the variations on the stitches are much easier to understand! And nothing beats magic circle to make an actual plushie.
I feel a bit disappointed, the dog could have been knit at a tighter gauge and had more stand up! I mean there are great teachers on bluprint and Susan Anderson makes awesome knitted toys. I do like the energy from this team but it totally seemed she was implying that crochet toys are better where I think they are both great!
I agree, I was hoping she would also only cast on a couple of stitches and work from a center point and do something cool. Oh well.
glad i'm not the only knitter out there who was thinking the same thing.
Exactly. I’m no professional but having made several toys I know she could have done better. A balloon animal? I thought this show was to compare the two techniques showing either could be used to create something wonderful. If I were a beginner I would come away that knitting toys yields a greatly inferior object and not even bother.
I have learned both knitting and crocheting
I've leaned more towards crochet and I have a friend who's been doing a lot of knitting projects recently and we're always talking about the two. Also I have a knitting gran and used to have a crochet gran (which is why I learned both). So this video makes me really happy! ^^
Both dogs look sooo cute! And I never imagined the balloon animal method! Maybe if you stuffed him a bit tighter he might stay up easier?
This is SO cool!!
I crochet and listening to her explain how to decrease knitting and say "it's as simple as that" no. No it is not as easy as that. I tried knitting before I started hooking and I can't even cast on. Or even hold the needles 😂
And that's why both crafts are still around. I wish I could crochet but I CANNOT get my tension right. There are pros and cons to each craft. I love the cables I can create with knitting but I wish I could crochet for certain things like critters where I have to find a really good pattern on DPNs or translate from a flat pattern to DPNs and there aren't many patterns in general. I live with a crocheter and we always talk about the different things that are possible with each craft but they are both amazing!
I remember my attempt to learn how to knit. I ended up tying myself up. I spent a good minute or so untying myself😂 While I prefer to crochet I do suggest loom knitting for anyone who is lousy at proper knitting but still would like to knit.
Me neither!! I have an aunt that knits beautifully & has attempted to teach a couple times & I just cannot ): it’s so frustrating cause when they do it it looks so easy but when I try it I make a mess. Guess I’ll have to stick to my crochet xD not complaining, just wish I could do both.
Learning to knit definitely takes a lot of time and patience. Once you get that muscle memory locked in it's like magic.
@@xXxGingahxXx and Allie Ooo - All it takes is practise practise practise. For some people, skills are easier to grasp than others. Just keep trying 😊👍
So cute!!
I used to knit when I was younger, and the other night I was trying to arm knit a chunky blanket and remembered exactly why I quit. It literally infuriates me if I can’t get it perfect on the first try and my stitches always end up different sizes 😭
Update: her “balloon” dog killed me 😂 and the crocheted dog is the cutest thing I’ve ever seen
You guys are adorable!
Really cool!
I can’t tell you how important this show is. First of all, I see nothing more powerful to knock over the tower that is toxic masculinity, and second of all, it’s so important to have FUN while comparing two similar (yet painstakingly confused together) and fun crafts!!
I love this!!!
Me, who looms: this is for me
For Kint Amigurmi you'd have more possibilities using sock kniting needles, (a set of 4-5 needles set in a round) I'm in the middle of making a cute Knitted Fox. I also use to see alot of knitted patterns when this frist started becaming popular, but things quickly moved to being done with corchet. (I also corchet, and have had a lot of fun, but I think given enough time that knitting will be faster on basic patterns.)
More more more videos with these two!
You can tight knit amigurumi toys , use a that is too small for the yarn you are using. I have done it several times before.
It's easy to knit amigurumi legs and arms on dpns, 2 circular needles or with the magic loop method. In fact, why didn't you knit the balloon dog in the round?
in response to people who are asking for the pattern: I think the part of point is to show people that you don't NEED a pattern to make these sorts of things, I use to crochet things like this all the time and I never used a pattern, in fact I hated patterns because you have to be so meticulous on counting and keeping track of where you are and what you are doing or the whole thing gets messed up. granted as I grew I did learn to use patterns more and in leather-work, like I do now, patterns are so useful in insuring that you don't waste excess material and showing what the project will look like when it's done, but for this sort of project, I'd still rather not use a pattern, it gives and creates so much more creative freedom.
HELL YEAH HIT ME WITH THAT BALLOON FRICTION
I can both knit and crochet and also like to make toys. I’ve knitted and crocheted both, and I’ve always found crochet easier to make toys with.
I like his dad jokes lol
"I really hope he has insurance"
Im in love with him
You both are just adorable
No way! I have dabbled in crochet and knitting for a bit the last few years, never really finished a project, because I was to impatient. last week I decided to make a scarf using small patches squares trying different patterns, excepting squares that show my progress and that show flaws. For now, mostly knitting, but I am planning to make a few squares using crochet. And to combine the two styles in one scarf. As I was brainstorming,I was wondering, could the dronken grandma stitch also be made with needles? Squares can be made using both. Is there a stitch that can be produced by both. For example the chain in crochet looks quite a bit like the cast on for knitting. So I started to make the chain with my hands hoping to continue with the knitting needles, but that didn't seem to work. As I am a newbie, I might be going all over the place, because I don't have the experience, I don't know the boundaries of each type. I am curious as to the overlap
I both crochet and knit toys and sometimes mix the two together in a single toy. For babies or little kids who want the squishiness factor, I knit the toy. These are usually animals. For a doll that will be dressed, I always crochet it because then you have a firm base to dress the doll. And for the clothes? I knit them because then they have drape and sit more like actual clothes.
I love this entire concept as I love to crochet but have not yet learned to knit. Now for the question.......Where did you get those pants, young lady.......or did you make them? Please share :)
I'm a fibre artist and I mainly crochet Amis, I'm not a fan of making blankets and clothes...too monotonous. I prefer how Amis look with crochet for sure (not just because of this video), also alot neater. I so wish I could design my own toys though, because I always rely on patterns, unfortunately. My mom is the knitter, but she only makes jerseys.
Morgan, your dog is very cute and clever idea doing a balloon animal 😁 Vincent, yours is adorable too! Well done guys 😎👍
Those are adorable. Do you use any references when creating your own patterns? Or is it just a "make it up as we go" ordeal?
I prefer knitting, its more easy and i get the hang of it. Ive been doing it for around a year
I love this
I don't know about you but...I love to knit AND crochet!!! I want the best of both worlds!!! I think both knitting and crocheting are cool!! But that's just me!! That's what I think!!!!
Cute show...
I’ve been learning how to crochet 🧶
Loved this video urrrm I think I will subscribe.
Crochet is neater, faster, easier, and personally more fun!
it’s cool to see male representation in the craft world
What is the difference/pros/cons between a yarn over and a cast on stitch, in knitting, when increasing your stitches? Does it give a different appears with the holes or is just merely a personal preference and the outcome is is the same?
I usually only use the backward loop cast-on for things like button holes, where you need to add a number of new stitches but don't have live stitches to work into. When you're working with a single stitch, a simple yarn over is going to be a lot faster than making a cast-on stitch.
In terms of appearance, because the backwards loop cast on is twisted back on itself, it's going to leave a smaller hole. With a yarn over you can either knit it normally and leave a larger hole, or you can knit it through the or back loop and create the same twisted stitch that you would get from the cast on.
I crochet and knit. There’s only certain things I will only knit like beanies. The rest are mostly crocheted.
I knit and crochet. I prefer knit garments and crochet toys and blankets
Whoever said crocheting is easier lied to meXD I started knitting a few years ago and took to it fine. I decided to give crochet another go recently so I could try making an amigurumi and I'm struggling to get past the second row.-.
Ms3200Runner same. I can knit anything but for some reason can not figure out crocheting
@@nadyalaska394 It's good to know I'm not the only one:]
Dont give up! I tried to learner how to crochet twice before and got so frustrated with it! The it just clicked and away I went. Technique and tension just come with practise, if you have tight tension just got up a hook or needle size
I miss crochet, I wish it did not cause me so much wrist and shoulder pain. I promised my Daughter an amigrumi cake stuffy and it's going to take me 8 months of Sundays to finish. Knitting I could do all day, every day without pain.
Ugh your nails are beautiful
I’m gonna go pray for a friendship like this
Are you using I Love This Yarn brand of yarn? I do enjoy that slightly more premium acrylic yarn. It's soft an it doesn't seem to split as much or as easy when using it
crochet fammmmm where you at
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