Knitting vs. Crocheting
I’ve been a little preoccupied these recent months because I’ve picked up a new hobby. Well, 2 new hobbies actually. That’s right, I’ve joined the unsuspecting gentle world of yarn and picked up both knitting and crocheting. Actually, I’m doing more of the crocheting because 1 hook is easier to handle than 2 needles. A couple weeks of scouring the net for knitting and crocheting stuff has made me realised that there seems to be some kind of rivalry between the 2 camps. If you haven’t noticed by now, I’m kind of into the list-making thing so let’s get down to examine the pros and cons of each hobby.
1) Ever seen those straight bamboo knitting needles? Ran out of chopsticks and need something to eat that chow mein with? Yep. (Knit +1)
2) Need to take out someone’s eyes? Those sharp metal needles ought to do the job. (Knit +1)
3) As mentioned above, 1 hook is probably easier to handle than 2 needles especially if you’re as clumsy as me and tend to poke yourself in the belly button with the needles every 2 seconds. Nobody likes a girl with a bloody belly button. (Crochet +1)
4) There seem to be more ugly crocheted wearbles than knitted ones around. Seriously, have you seen some of the stuff here? (Knit +1)
5) Crochet works up more quickly. Good for instant gratification. (Crochet +1)
In conclusion, knitting is really good for self defence. Also, I heard from a little bird that today (9 Jun) is World Wide Knit in Public Day, so take out those needles and start knitting! In public! Just remember, don’t take someone’s eye out!
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Oi, achei teu blog pelo google tá bem interessante gostei desse post. Quando der dá uma passada pelo meu blog, é sobre camisetas personalizadas, mostra passo a passo como criar uma camiseta personalizada bem maneira. Até mais.
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I say you stick with both – you could unite the factions.
Me, I prefer macrame.
Sean, that knitta bunch seems like some pretty cool folks.
Jason, who knows? Maybe one fine day I’ll be known as Mama Lis of the Knit & Hook Movement. A girl can dream.
Knitting is one of my favorite hobbies, i was able to make some nice hadkerchiefs and towels.~-;
my sister always love knitting, she loves to knit customized patterns.”-*