Knitting has been around for so long that many of us make assumptions about what it involves, so let’s debunk five of the most common myths about knitting.
1. Knitting is more difficult than crocheting
There is a belief that if you are new to knitting, it is best to start with crocheting; however, this is not true. While many find crocheting fiddly and difficult to get the hang of, knitting is often easier to pick up. Although crocheting only has one hook and knitting involves two needles, it isn’t any more difficult to achieve something great in a short amount of time.
Those who are new to knitting will find a wide choice of kits available, including crochet blanket kits. You will find lots of choices at craft specialists such as Wool Couture.
2. Knitting is cheaper than buying ready-made
It is often thought that if you knit something yourself, it will be cheaper than buying it in a shop; however, yarn is not cheap, and you need quite a lot of it to create something to wear. Despite this, having the satisfaction of creating something unique and knowing you have crafted it yourself is a great feeling.
3. Knitting is just for grannies
The explosion of knitting since the pandemic and the rise of ‘knitfluencers’ on social media, including the Olympic diver Tom Daley, shows that knitting is for anyone. The Guardian reports that knitting has been shown to lower the heart rate and can lead to people feeling calmer and less stressed, so there is good reason to give it a go.
4. Cables stitches are only for advanced knitters
Cable stitches look impressive, so many people assume they are tricky to get right; however, while cable stitch is more difficult than garter stitch, it is not much more difficult than slip stitch knitting or stranded colour work.
5. Using bigger needles is easier
Beginner knitters often start with bigger needles, as it makes it easier for them to see their stitches and understand how they are constructed; however, bigger needles can be really hard to work with.
