Approximately 32 40 stitches per 4in 10cm on 1 5 2 25mm needles.
What is the difference between crochet and lace.
Knitters use knitting needles and crocheters use crochet hooks.
Lace looks more delicate has finer stitches and has a more refined and netted look whereas crochet lace is known for its raw and chunky look.
Age old hobbies relevant even today crochet and knitting are making a great comeback with pre teens teens grandmas and everyone in between.
Knitting needles come in many different sizes lengths and materials most knitting needles are straight with one pointed end.
Lace yarns are often knit on larger needles to create a more airy effect so it s important to find the right weight of yarn as well as getting gauge.
Crochet can look like cloth or like lace and everything in between because there are more ways to connect the threads than just picot connections.
However there are other styles of knitting needles like circular needles and double pointed needles.
Crochet is a series of loops pulled through other loops in a variety of ways.
Crochet and knitting use different tools and techniques to create beautiful but distinctly patterned hand made fabric using yarn.
Once seen as an activity for grannies to keep themselves occupied and connect with other women crochet and knitting.