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The Crochet VS Knit Question Finally Resolved

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I have heard this matter discussed for years – which uses more yarn, knit or crochet?  Well Joanne Scrace has finally conducted a fairly scientific experiment to answer this old question.  Her method is well documented on her blog you can read here.

My own, less scientific study of this subject indicates that my crocheted project might take about 20% more yarn – at most – than a knitted project using the same gauge.  I crochet loosely, but that’s where the gauge sample is important.  You can check it our for yourself easily enough using the technique that Joanne describes.  At any rate, yarn shops should REALLY love us since our projects use more yarn and we typically turn out more projects in a year than knitters do.  So, there!

 

cro granny flower 0714I also lover Joanne’s Crochet Granny Flower which you can get the pattern for here.

Comments

  2. More yarn is used in crochet than knitting. I knit my dishclothes because I can get two out of a small skein of cotton yarn. I can only get one when I crochet.

  3. Yes, I have heard this too. It’s interesting to me how our ‘mileage’ varies. Do you have leftover yarn from the skein when you crochet the one dishcloth?
    jd

  5. I like to knit and crochet, but I do crochet more. I do find that I use more yarn when crocheting, but I really don’t care. The yarn usage has never been an issue for me.

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Crochet Christmas Dove Ornaments With a Printable Gift Poem

There is something especially lovely about a handmade gift that comes with a few thoughtful words. These crochet Christmas birds pair a folded yarn ornament with a decorative poem card, turning a little crochet project into a keepsake.

The design has a rounded head, a tiny embroidered eye and beak, and a forked tail. A broad overlapping section forms the wing, giving the bird that folded, origami-inspired appearance. It is a simple-looking shape with plenty of handmade charm.

A Crochet Bird That Doubles as a Gift Topper

What appeals to me most is the idea of using the bird twice. Tie it onto a wrapped present as a gift topper, then let the recipient hang it on their Christmas tree afterwards. The wrapping gets recycled, the ribbon goes into somebody’s “far too useful to throw away” drawer, and the bird becomes part of next year’s decorations.

Cream would be a lovely choice for a Christmas dove, while cranberry red, sage green and dusty blue offer a different seasonal look. Keeping the wing plain lets the crochet texture and folded layers stand out.

For a personalised crochet gift tag, an embroidered initial is a sweet addition. One small letter gives the ornament a purpose without needing to squeeze an entire name onto the wing.

The Printable Christmas Dove Card

The accompanying printable brings the gift together. Watercolour-style holly, evergreen branches, berries and gold accents frame the card, with space above the poem for attaching the crocheted bird.

The original Christmas poem shares wishes for peace, joy and love, then invites the recipient to hang the dove on their tree. There is also a “With love from” line, so the finished card feels like a complete little present.

I would print it on firm cardstock and attach the bird with a removable thread or ribbon loop. That way, the recipient can lift it off the card easily when it is time to decorate the tree.

It is a thoughtful Christmas gift concept, especially for crafters who enjoy making small decorations with a personal touch. The bird and poem card belong together: a little handmade ornament, a Christmas wish, and something to bring out again next December.