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Here Comes the Sun Crochet Dress
Today’s featured project is from Simplicity. Nothing will get you more ready for summer than this Here Comes the Sun Crochet Dress. It’s a fun crochet pattern that’s a must-have for every stylish woman this summer.
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Enter to Win Today’s Prize
Today’s prize is a knitting and crochet supplies pack from Simplicity. Included in the pack is: Yarn Ball Winder, I Taught Myself Knitting Kit, Assorted Crochet Hooks, Knitting Needles and accessories.
In order to win today’s prize, all you need to do is:
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- Leave a comment on this blog post below telling us:
Which is better: knitting or crochet? Why?
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OFFICIAL RULES FOR DAILY CONTEST
- There is a maximum of one entry per person. The entry will be based upon a comment left on this blog post. Duplicate comments will be deleted and are not tallied.
- You must “like” both the AllFreeCrochet Facebook and the Simplicity Facebook pages to be eligible.
- Winner will be selected at random from the comments on this blog post below.
- Winner will be announced here on the blog tomorrow as well as contacted by the email address provided.
- You have until tonight, March 10th, 2014 at 11:59p EST to leave your comment on this post. Comments posted after that will not be counted.
- Contest open to anyone 18+ in US and/or Canada.
Crochet does it for me though it would be interesting to see if I could learn to knit.
I love to crochet because it is less complicated than knitting. I have tried knitting several times but just get frustrated. Being a type “A” personality, I have control issues and you just can’t control knitting. Hahaha!!!
i prefer crochet because my hands shake and i get frustrated with dropping stitches in my knitting attempts
I love knitting. I love crocheting. I teach both at a craft store nearby. I prefer knitting because I like the fabric better. I actually prefer the motion of knitting.
Crocheting relaxes me. I can crochet for an hour and complete a project or at least have a lot to show for my time, while knitting for and hour, I’ve gotten very little done. I love crocheting!!!
I like both. I will do whatever I find a cute pattern for.
I LOVE to crochet……………but want to knit some day!!!
I love to knit, crochet, cross-stitch and sew. I could really love to have the prize in this contest. Simplicity is the best.
I love to crochet
As I begin to pass the tradition down to my daughter, I can’t help but to think how wonderful it would be for her to have not only my hand me downs, but some new of her own. Winning these prizes would make her so happy! Thanks for the opportunity and your wonderful page.
For me, knitting is better (only because I can do it somewhat). For the life of me, I can’t seem to get the hang of doing any crochet. I sure would love to, though, because the intricate patterns are just beautiful!
Knitting. Because that’s all my fat fingers can deal with.
I like the cute and simple pattern of this dress, especially the fact that it would be comfortable to wear on a hot, summer day.
Love to do both, but I find crochet more portable.
Definitely find crochet easier and more relaxing… Especially in the car to work and back while Hubby’s driving… I Don’t become the back seat driver tee hee
Knitting is what I do – I cannot get my brain to wrap around the crochet process. I’m sure it’s a left brain no brain syndrome. Someday I’ll write a story of the difference and create a theory whereby knitters win and are better and that is the end of that. 🙂
Although, I seem to be more drawn to knitting patterns, I just can’t seem to get it. I find crocheting to be much easier and more relaxing. My perfect day is sitting and crocheting, without a care in the world! It gives me and my grandmother the perfect bonding experience and it’s awesome to see how excited she gets when I ask for her help. 🙂 She loves that I’m learning to crochet and have an interest in the things she loves!
I think knitting is better because it’s more relaxing for me.
This is such a nice idea! I am hoping to teach the women in our church group how to use looms to crochet shawls, baby blankets and baby clothing. I would like to learn to knit in order to teach the young women these skills. 🙂
working with yarn relaxes me and I prefer crochet because that’s what I learned to do first
Both equally good, crocheting is quicker for me and prettier patterns for Decor items. Knitted items are better and feel softer (less bulky ) for clothing in my opinion.
I plan on learning to knit soon, however currently i do love crocheting. It relieves tension, and stress for me. I love that people enjoy my creations. I also feel amazing and happy when after many pulled rows, and stitches: something new comes out beautifully 🙂
I like to do either one. I prefer knitting because it seems to have a more polished look. Crochet is better for afghans mainly because it is faster for me.
I don’t think one is better than the other; I only know how to knit though
I just started to crochet and love it…always wanted to learn to knit. This kit would help me a great deal to learn how to knit..it has all you need to start a new craft.. Thanks for the change to win…good luck to all the posties and my self ..
I love to crochet and almost do so daily as it is the best day for me to relax after a long day at work. I am going to learn to knit one day as it is something I have always wanted to do but find it a little more intimidating.
I do both crochet and knit. I do not believe one is better than the other, I do think it is a personal preference. 🙂
I don’t know that I can say either is better, it depends on the project. I started out crocheting when I was very young and only in the past several years have gotten into knitting. I find that I like knitting better at this time, but have recently been doing some crochet projects. However, my hands tend to cramp more when I’m doing crochet and I have to stop more frequently. I still feel as if I have a lot left to learn with knitting and that is probably why I’m enjoying it more at this time.
I love crochet as it is very versatile.
I would love to win. I love to crochet and can knit. More tools are always needed.
i love crochet it goes much faster.
Crochet is easier to correct mistakes
I prefer crocheting because I was able to teach myself how.
I learned to crochet from my grandmother. Now that she is gone, I love creating things or replacing items that may have fallen apart. I am carrying on her legacy. I would like to learn how to knit though as I tend to like some items pattern/structure.
I prefer crochet. I taught myself to do both but I never really got the hang of knitting. It seems to me that crochet is a much more forgiving craft!
I have always been a knitter but have recently embraced crocheting. I love the way you can build shapes and structure, plus when you make a mistake and have to frog a few rows, there’s only one stitch to pick up on the hook! It makes the learning curve much less frustrating.
Crochet is the best! It only involves ONE hand trying to make all the squiggles and knots and such! HAHA! I suppose it is the better choice for those of us that aren’t as coordinated as others! I do know how to knit but it always took me SO LONG to complete a project. Crochet for me is so much more forgiving and gratifying for me. I can complete items with a hook much faster than a pair of needles. Yes indeed, I am a happy “hooker” 🙂
Crochet is easier:)
I like the look of knitting better. It takes less yarn, but for warm garments I prefer crochet because you can get a much thicker item.
I have always preferred crochet. But I did try to learn knitting once and I might try it again. Only time will tell 🙂
At the moment Crocheting it seems to be taking over my life and I am not protesting a bit
I love to crochet! But have to admit I’m jealous of some of the cable knitting patterns out there. Crocheting is so relaxing-love curling up in the evenings watching a show and working on my latest project.
Taught myself to crochet from the encyclopedia 28 years ago and going strong ever since.
I like crochet better. Can’t wrap my head around knitting. Prefer just one hook. Using one hand than both
I think each on has its place.depends on what you are making. I taught myself both, as I am left handed. Love to crochet stuffed animals .Like to knit dish cloths, Crochet to me is less complicated as knitting.and it goes faster. …
Crocheting, for me it goes so much faster than knitting, and I love making things for charity, family and friends, it keeps me busy, and active in the community, let’s me do my part.
Crochet is better, but only because I can do it better! I’m still a beginning knitter–it will take some practice to get to the same level I’m at with crocheting. Both fun! I love seeing the work as it progresses in both.