Craft BlogKnooking – A Crocheter Friendly Way to Knit
I love to crochet, absolutely hands down loved since my mother taught me how to do it, however I have always wanted to learn how to knit. My mother also knits but my knack for it just never kicked in like it did with crocheting. I have a set of knitting needles that I picked up every so often and tried with my might to conquer just the basic stitches to only frustrate myself into tossing them back in the craft bag and sometimes in the dang corner.
One day my husband and I were shopping in Walmart and he (yes I said he) came across the Beginner Set of the Knook. He insisted on buying it for me because of my constant desire, my trial and error in the traditional knitting genre. So with excitement and anticipation I got it home and instantly went for it. First few attempts looked like a horrible mess but IT did look like knitting.
I have yet to go full into a pattern for 2 reasons, I have been practicing when I have time fine tuning the stitches using the 3 sizes that came with my beginner set and the fact this season was quite busy with a seasonal job and some extra things that came up.
However, with the down time I had I spent practicing the stitches and I have got to tell you that I am beyond thrilled that I am knitting, errr knooking! Anyone who has ever struggled with learning traditional knitting or just prefers crochet hooks to needles you have got to TRY THIS.
One of my favorite sites these days is I’d Rather Be Knooking. And of course Leisure Arts, home of the Knook!
I plan on blogging the next couple months about the projects I start and finish using this awesome creation. In the mean time check out these videos on How to Knook.
- How to Knook Introduction (right handed)
- How to Knook Combining Knitting and Crocheting (right handed)
This article written by Mom Blogger & Work at Home Business Owner Christa Jensen.
Knowing how to crochet would be such a great skill to have. Quilting and knitting is one thing, but I still have to get my head around on how to properly crochet. I wish my mother could of taught it to me, would of made life for me a lot easier! Good luck with the knitting!
Regards,
Fifi
I also bought a book in our local bookstore for starters in knitting. It helped me with some patterns although I am looking forward for more crochet practicing.
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Wow. I could have written this article. I feel the same about crochet and knitting. I always wanted to learn to knit because of the look and versatility of making sweaters etc. I took lessons and tried my best. My needles are now with my daughter, who CAN knit. It just frustrated me too much. I can’t wait to get to Walmart and pick up this kit! Thanks so much for sharing on Stitching the Night Away.
I am jealous to some people who know knitting and quilting. Crochet can be a great skill that only a few people can perform perfectly. This can be an interesting hobby whenever I don’t have any work to attend. Staying alone in my house at one of the condos Austin is very boring, and I want to work on something new and interesting. Maybe I could use your resources in learning how to crochet. Thanks for this info!