First needed information for those, who are just going to start knitting or crocheting

Hello, my dear friends!

I would like to devote this post to those, who are just going to start learning how to knit or crochet.

At first, I'd talk about what is similar and different between those 2 techniques.

Both crafts use a needle or hook to manipulate loops of yarn to create items from sweaters and blankets to hats and toys. The two yarn crafts share many similarities and common elements, but they are also quite different in terms of techniques and results. Knitting and crocheting both require similar skill sets, such as hand-eye coordination, an eye for color and design, an affinity for fiber, and the ability to patiently plan a project from start to finish.

Knitting Needles vs. Crochet Hooks

Knitting is performed with either pointed knitting needles, knitting looms, or knitting machines. Looms and machines are largely used to mass-produce items such as knitted fabrics for the garment industry. When you hand-knit, you'll use a pair of pointy knitting needles made of metal, wood, or plastic. Knitting needles may come in varying configurations for different projects. Sometimes the two needles are connected by a cord, called a circular knitting needle. Knitting needles may come in sets of more than two. For example, double-pointed sock knitting needles often come in sets of four or five.

Crocheters use a single crochet hook to create delicate items. A hook, which is a stick with a tiny hooked end, come in all sizes from small to large. They're typically made of steel, aluminum, bamboo, plastic, wood, or bone.

Knitting vs. Crochet Stitches

There are important structural differences between crocheted fabric and knitted fabric. With knitting, you'll need to keep several active yarn loops securely on the needles. Each stitch depends on the support of the stitch below it. If a knitter drops a stitch, the whole column of stitches below it might unravel.

With traditional crochet, there's usually only one active yarn loop that needs attention. With some advanced projects and niches of crochet, such as broomstick lace, multiple loops need attention. That one active loop is what holds your project together and keeps it from unraveling.

My dear advanced users, please, add the information to help people love knitting or crocheting as we do.

Dear beginners and those, who are just going to start learnign, please, ask any questions, we are here to help you.

Wish you good luck!