Bob NystromSomehow I found myself writing a blog post about why nerds should try knitting: https://journal.stuffwithstuff.com/2025/05/30/consider-knitting/
Boyd Stephen Smith Jr.@munificent Should I knit or crochet?
@BoydStephenSmithJr Good question! If you like the smooth neat texture of the left image and want to make apparel like hats, scarves, and sweaters, then knitting. If you like the chunky bumpy texture of the right image and want to make irregular shapes like amigurumi and funny little accessories, then crochet. Or try both and see which fits your hand/brain better.
Eli the Bearded@munificent @BoydStephenSmithJr
Put another way: Knitting makes surfaces, mostly flat. Crochet can do that, too, but is better for 3-D shapes. I've got an art piece that is an eyeball in an eye socket (and the eye can pop out). It's crochet and would be really hard to do knitted. To me crochet is more interesting but perhaps less practical.