Comments on: A bad knitter

By: WIP 26th Feb « Crafty MiM’s Weblog

WIP 26th Feb « Crafty MiM’s Weblog — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 11:45:54 +0000

[...] 26th Feb At the moment I am stitching up the bear for DD7. She is in love. I think the neck is rather fat, and it makes Mr Bear look like a Mr Piggy. Perhaps [...]

By: craftymim

craftymim — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 10:56:40 +0000

Hi kidneybean, thanks for your encouragement!

By: thekidneybean

thekidneybean — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 02:31:50 +0000

I learned the very basics of knitting before discovering crochet. I’m definitely a crochet person, but I’m trying to figure out knitting as well. I think I’ve gotten so comfortable with crochet that knitting makes me feel like I’m going back to the awkward learning stage again.
Crochet is bulkier than crochet, but I disagree with craftymim that is it less flexible in design. Those hyperbolic curves were made in crochet once the designer couldn’t replicate the same effect in knitting. Doilies are not in my decorating scheme, but look at Doris Chan. She is incorporating the same designs into wearables.
Keep at the knitting if you like it! With every stitch and FO you’re one step closer to being comfortable with your tension.

By: craftymim

craftymim — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 02:34:19 +0000

hi blueflowertreasures – well by definition it is still WOP – but I am sure my DD will keep me to my promise. Problem with crochet i find, is that it is far less flexible in the design, and much bulkier. I’m finding it hard to find patterns that actually inspire me to make anything. Perhaps I need to wait till im 70 and will fall in love with doylies….?? LOL

By: blueflowertreasures

blueflowertreasures — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 20:45:39 +0000

I’m a failed knitter. Crochet is much better. I’m impressed that you have persevered to the point of actually finishing a project…I always give up after the first bits.