Should You Crochet or Knit? Take the Quiz | Crochet vs Knitting

Should you crochet or knit? That is the question. Take the short quiz to find out which hobby would be better suited for you!

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[larissaalcorn]

I wish I had my great grandma's crochet hooks. We didn't even know she crocheted until 3 years ago. I was working on a baby blanket for my son, and my grandma walked by and said "Oh! My mom did that!" Then it all clicked about where all these intricate blankets, doilies, and even lace gloves came from. She had made them all!!!! My heart aches knowing that her tools were sold off after she died.

[k.embers]

Funny enough, my temperament is more naturally suited to the immediate gratification and simplicity of crochet, but I found knitting to be a really helpful tool in working through some of that and also overcoming my perfectionism. It’s also given me the confidence that I can solve difficult problems or try something new, and I normally avoid challenges or risk.
I want to learn to crochet so I can make any amigurumi pattern, but there is just something about the look of a knit stitch that is just to die for for me. 😍

[Pluviophile]

I can knit and crochet. I learned crochet as a young child about 7 years old. My mother taught me. I am a self-taught knitter and I had a love/hate relationship with knitting for a long time. I began to knit for charity and my skills exploded. A friend asked me if I ever considered knitting socks. I thought that was the biggest waste of time ever! However, she convinced me that I would be elevated to a new level of knitting addiction. She was absolutely right!! Let me just say that whichever someone chooses, a clear focus should be to achieve excellence in your work. The satisfaction for me comes with the beautiful, well-made completed project. Keep striving to do things better!

[huseyinkabanka]

I started crocheting and have made many amigurumi projects!

[juliabecker]

I so agree with the first question being the most important. Yes, I find crocheting easier, but I LOVE LOVE the look of knitted projects, and my mom who died when I was young was a knitter, so there has always been a yearning for me to learn to knit, I think it brings back memories of her to me. I finally took the plunge, and though I have gotten frustrated at times, I’ve stayed with it and am in love with it.

[christinaclayton]

I have been crocheting for about two years now and I’d like to share how it all started. My best friend actually loved to make chains and use them as bracelets and I loved to make them with her. But then I decided to go further and work off the chain. I made a rainbow very very long and skinny potholder, but we don’t use it. Then it was my great grandma’s birthday. I wanted to make something I wanted her present to be handmade! So I looked and looked all over YouTube and I came across this crochet grandma looking doll. I had a crochet hook that my best friend gave me and I had a bunch of yarn my grandma gave me. Then after that I never stopped crocheting!

[iceclouds]

I started crocheting first, but I just learned to knit. I just took this quiz for fun and, as expected, my answers were pretty split. I love both adorable crocheted toys and cozy knitted sweaters, more detail-oriented knitting and more relaxing crocheting, etc. The acts of crocheting and knitting are both enjoyable for me, which is what really matters, and I’m so glad I learned both. And might I add, you seem like a very nice and personable person, and your handmade toys in the background are so adorable!

[nicoleallen]

I'm 51 years old. My gramma taught me to knit when I was 7 and I taught myself to crochet a few years after that. Those skills have helped me through everything in life. Love your posts!

[Zippsters]

As a long time knitter, knit (a sweater at 14 and socks in Home Economics class jr high) I didn’t really need to take the quiz as I can do both and have, since my six kids grew up both knit and crochet toys. But I found the quiz and explanations very informative/helpful. Lately I have been exclusively knitting dolls and toys.
I am a couple of decades older than you and can second you on the fact that you can learn these skills if you have the desire to. I would highly recommend either skill as indespensible skills for going into senior years; but please don’t wait; the earlier you can learn them, the more you’ll accomplish I made several blankets for my kids and grandkids especially during the nursing baby years When you are mostly home with little ones these hobbies are easy to pick up and put down as the mothering requires. Besides you are likely to inspire your kids to be creative. Thank you for inspiring me with your beautiful creations!!

[susanault]

I learned to knit fist. I just started crocheting about a year and a half ago. I enjoy both. I have made many blankets an just love doing that for people that appreciate them.

[awest]

I know you posted this a year ago, but I just recently started watching your posts. I began crocheting a little over a year ago so still fairly new. However, I feel like I've been doing it so much longer! LOL! I have tried knitting...several times...and it never seems to stick. As soon as I picked up a crochet hook, it felt like a Harry Potter receiving his wand moment! I haven't looked back yet. Btw, I answered the quiz with all B's and 2 C's...hahaha! Thank you for your posts and great instruction!

[tjkeener]

this is a great quiz for finding out what area a friend is in when it comes to teaching them. I am 67. i have knitted for 60 years.Grandma. and crocheting for 45 years. i do both and have two projects or more in both at the same time.

[virginiawimer]

Crocheting has helped me immensely. I took your quiz and am a crocheter. Ty so much.

[DollfieMew]

You're so right about needing perseverance. It took me forever to get uniform stitches and consistent tension. I was taught the pencil hold in crochet. I had no idea knife hold was an option until more recent years. One I used knife hold, the magic happened! If I had given up.... I never would have discovered it. Now I can even do amigurumi. But for years I couldn't even get a granny square right.

[marimakesstuff]

I started learning both. I'm finding knitting easier, but once I wanna move on to making amigurumi, crocheting seems easier!

[alexandriablewett]

My mom tried to teach me crochet but I just couldn't get the hang of it, then I found a knitting class and was very quickly helping teach others how to knit, the first thing I did though was figure out how to cast off

[kelleymaxwell]

LOL...had fun taking this quiz. I learned knitting first, then crochet. I have used pencils as knitting needles and my own fingers as crochet hooks. Got more C answers than anything. I went both ways instead of either way. I know I'm on the right path :)

[LH-bsij]

I've been a long time cloth doll maker AND I'm a knitter that has never made one knitted doll, however I've always wanted to learn crochet! So, during the pandemic lockdown, I just got myself on YouTube and learned to road has led me to amigurumi and Granny Squares. I am working on my very first amigurumi project right now. With that said, I want to let Elise know that I am so excited to find her channel! You have taught me so much about this craft already. It appears that we have the same interests and I very much enjoy all of your videos and tutorials. I want to say thank you for making my journey a fun ride and sharing all of your knowledge and experiences in this field. I look forward to learning all I can.

[Dawn-Marie]

I absolutely love Knitting, Crochet and Tunisian ! They fit all my moods and make me equally happy and proud of knowing how to do it all !

[trishbresolin]

I was so fortunate to inherit all my mother's and my oldest sister's crochet hooks and knitting needles, so I have both. For me it was all about not being that detail oriented and wanting to have fun with it! I don't have that much patience, so crochet it is 😄