Knit v. Crochet

[Arwyn]

For those who do (or have tried) both, what do you see as each art's inherant advantages/strengths when compared to the other?

Here are some of my thoughts:

Knit:
Can be thinner (and, relatedly, uses less yarn)
Cables!
Easy to do squares
Easier to do large, flat projects?
Patterns are more readily available
Ribbing

Crochet:
Can do round easily (round is, like, the second thing you learn!)
Lends itself more readily to interesting stitches
Easier to do small or three-dimentional projects
Easier to start with, harder to terminally screw up (drop a hook, you have maybe a little problem; drop a needle, as a beginner your project is probably hosed. Mine certainly were!)
Speedy

So those are some of my thoughts based on my experience or things I've heard. YMMV

[dandelions2]

For me, the big killer is that knit is so so so slow - I love how quick crochet is.

I do wish that I liked knitting though - tons of cute clothing patterns out there!

[CraftyMommaOf2]

I am pretty quick at both, so speed isn't really a factor. I have nerve damage in my right arm/wrist and knitting seems to bother it less for some reason. I found a book at the library that I'll have to post the title later, but it had hundreds of stitches/patterns for repeats for knitting that blew my mind. It was so cool! I had thought knitting seemed a bit limited in the diversity dept, but that book so proved me wrong :LOL I'll never stop hooking (:brow) but I do love to knit now!

[pmcgary]

While I can knit normally, I have to crochet lefthanded. It got very frustrating for me to keep having to "reverse" crochet patterns...so anything more complicated that a granny square was just too much work....

I can single crochet still...Need to for many of the LTK patterns....I think I may try the crochet thing again....but I will need support for sure. Awhile back on another list I got a link for learning to crochet left handed. I will be using that "someday"

[ravingcutie]

I learned to crochet first, and so for me it's easier & faster. However, I think knitting looks cleaner & is better for garments. I still enjoy both. And sewing, quilting, etc, etc. :lookroun:

[tickleturdle]

For those who do (or have tried) both, what do you see as each art's inherant advantages/strengths when compared to the other?

Here are some of my thoughts:

Knit:
Cables!
Ribbing

Oh, but there are rib stitches and cable stitches in crochet!

Look at my baby pants:
www.tickleturdle.com/projects
I used a rib stitch that is just as stretchy as knit. There's a good book in Wal-mart that teaches you to make a quilt with 64 different stitches. I never finished the quilt, but it is a great reference for see all the different ways you can use crochet.

I like that I can make up a pattern as I go with crochet. With knit, I have to plan in advance. :D
Angelia

[pamelamama]

Angelia, honey you need a CLOSE up of that stuff!

[ravingcutie]

I agree! Close up, pretty please?