Knitting

What is Knitting?

  • Knitting uses yarn and two knitting needles.
  • With the needles, you create knots with the yarn.

Why use Knitting?

Works best when creating clothing out of yarn.

Crochet

What is Crochet?

  • Crochet uses a single hook with yarn.
  • With the hook, you create knot chains with the yarn.

Why use Crochet?

Works best when creating anything else out of yarn (minus clothes).

Sewing

What is Sewing?

  • Sewing uses a small needle and thread to work through one or more pieces of fabric.
  • Sewing can either be done by hand or with a sewing machine.

Why use Sewing?

Good general purpose for any fiber craft (ex: blankets, clothes, curtains).

Embroidery

What is Embroidery?

  • Embroidery is similar to sewing in that a small needle and thread are used on fabric.
  • The difference between embroidery and sewing is the use of pattern to create a picture with the embroidery. Similar to painting on a canvas.

Why use Embroidery?

Embelishment purposes for clothing and wall decor.

Macrame

What is Macrame?

  • You create knots by hand with a thin rope (cord).
  • Most common types of cord used is cotton and hemp.

Why use Macrame?

For home decor purposes.