Crochet and knitting use different tools and techniques to create beautiful but distinctly patterned hand made fabric using yarn.
What is the difference between crochet and lace.
Crochet refers to a process which is used to create a particular type of fabric whereas the term lace refers to another type of fabric.
Crochet can look like cloth or like lace and everything in between because there are more ways to connect the threads than just picot connections.
Knitters use knitting needles and crocheters use crochet hooks.
Age old hobbies relevant even today crochet and knitting are making a great comeback with pre teens teens grandmas and everyone in between.
The most noticeable difference between knitting and crochet are the utensils used.
Lace looks more delicate has finer stitches and has a more refined and netted look whereas crochet lace is known for its raw and chunky look.
Once seen as an activity for grannies to keep themselves occupied and connect with other women crochet and knitting.
Approximately 32 40 stitches per 4in 10cm on 1 5 2 25mm needles.
Knitting needles come in many different sizes lengths and materials most knitting needles are straight with one pointed end.
However there are other styles of knitting needles like circular needles and double pointed needles.