Hello Everyone,

Someone recently asked me how to convert a crochet pattern to knit.

So I went searching to see what all I could find out on the topic.

Lion Brand says:
"Knitting and crochet use stitches that are different sizes and shapes. You can't "convert" a pattern from one to the other. Each pattern must be totally redesigned and even then, it's not always possible."

I agree somewhat with LionBrand. Knit and crochet have their own special look and feel. You can't make one look exactly like the other. But you can convert one from the other in the same shape or style, but the look of the stitches will be different. As well, crocheted items are thicker than knit items, unless you use a small hook and finer yarn. And if wanted to do that, then the whole pattern would have to be totally redesigned.

Here are a few articles that give you some tips on how to convert between crochet and knit and vice versa:
http://www.ehow.com/how_18631_convert-crochet-pattern.html
http://www.fiber-images.com/Free_Things/How_Tos/how-to_convert_knit_crochet.htm

I have fixed up the stitch count for the small and large sizes on my Knitted Moccasin Slippers at
http://crochetandknitting.com/mocslipk.htm
As many of you know, this was my attempt to convert my Crocheted Moccasin Slipper pattern to knit. They don't look quite the same, but it was the closest that I could get.

I have redesigned my Free Patterns page at
http://crochetandknitting.com/patterns.htm
Now you can see all my patterns without having to scroll down so much. It's hard to believe that I designed so many patterns over the years! They are starting to add up. I have an idea for a new pattern which I will be working on over the next few weeks. This one will be for babies.

Some new articles have been added to my "Craft and Hobby Articles" section at http://crochetandknitting.com/articles/
Learn To Crochet - A Skill For A Lifetime - By Michelle Bery
A Knitting Afghan Sampler 101 - By Alice Seidel
Designing Crochet for Beginners - By Patrick Forest

That is all for today. Have a great weekend!

Sincerely,

Sue Norrad
CrochetandKnitting.com - Free Patterns, Craft Discussions and Pattern Search Board, Craft Supplies and much more.
http://www.crochetandknitting.com