Since I began knitting again I often meet people who say “I crochet but I can’t knit it’s too hard” Well I’ve said this before, I am not a knitting snob and I know that anyone who wants to can knit. Crochet and knitting are different but neither is more difficult. With practice you can learn both. I do find myself knitting more than crocheting and I have come to the conclusion that a simple knitting pattern can be as elegant as a complicated one.
If you know the knit stitch and purl stitch you can make a sweater in stockinette stitch (knit one row, purl one row) or just knit (garter stitch). Using both stitches in the same project can add texture to the garment. Changing yarn colors for cuffs and collar can also make a simple pattern look interesting. Finishing with pretty buttons or other embellishments can also make up for not using a complicated stitch. All in all if you know the knitting basics you can make something that is fun to do and fun to wear. Don’t worry about complicated stuff that will come if you continue to knit.
