I learned to crochet first when I was little, and discovered it
was very easy to shape it various ways. I was actually resistant to
knitting, because at the time it was not as interesting. I remember
a Girl Scout troop project (I was about 9), knitting scarves. They
only showed us garter stitch, and the girls who already knew how to
knit got smaller needles. I know now they were keeping it very
simple for the whole group, but it was torture doing the same thing
over and over and over!
I got over that, and I enjoy knitting. I haven't crocheted in
years, but I still can if I want to.
A friend has been trying to teach her daughter to knit (she's
8), and I may suggest crochet first for her. It's a lot more instant
gratification, useful for those with a small attention span.
-Carol
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