Does anyone know how to convert knitting patterns to crochet patterns? My friend needs one but we can' find the right pattern in crocheting. HELP!!!!!!!!!!!! (please and thank you!)
2007-07-25 12:18:59 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
Plus- Lionbrand.com has no patterns in crochet for this- it's a hooded vest. I know the gauges are different but I'm pretty determined to find a way to make it work.
2007-07-25 14:55:43 · update #1
There is a program called Knitware Sweaters 2.5. It is patterning software. Not just for knitting, it is also for creating crochet patterns. You can use it to duplicate the sweater style including the hood using your own yarn and stitch pattern.
The demo is free and you should be able to get the pattern you want amongst many others.
You can learn more at www.greatknitdesigns.com
2007-07-27 15:53:36 · answer #1 · answered by isrbrown 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will need to find a crochet stitch that resembles the knit pattern, and that can be difficult. Crochet is almost always bulkier than knit stitches. But if you can find a stitch that is pleasing, crochet a swatch about 4x4 inches to figure out how many stitches you need, then just make it the same size that the pattern calls for.
You can find a book in the library that has all kinds of crochet stitches in to choose from. If you are very inexperienced, you might want to keep looking for just the right pattern, but making your own can be a lot of fun.
2007-07-25 14:44:56 · answer #2 · answered by beeb 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Guage is a lot different in crochet than knitting and the amount of yarn differs so it will be very hard to convert one to the other. You can find patterns for crochet that look a lot like knitted patterns and vice versa.
You might try lionbrand.com for it's excellent free pattern library
2007-07-25 13:50:11 · answer #3 · answered by knittinmama 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What weight yarn are they using? What size knitting needles are required for this pattern. You can actually do this very easily. You just need to follow the measurements in the pattern. The stitch that you use matters some but if you are watching the measurements closely then you shouldn't have any problems.
2007-07-25 15:55:33 · answer #4 · answered by Meghan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
theres no easy way to convert a knitted project ot a crochet. the reasons are that the stitches are completely differnt along with the gauge.
you could copy the size but the stitch pattern will be more difficult. trust me ive tried.
2007-07-26 07:34:08 · answer #5 · answered by hot_hermione 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Their is a place on the net that tells you how but I can's remember where it is at but I think either Annie's Attic or The Needlecraft Shop has instructions on how to do that.
2007-07-27 07:23:45 · answer #6 · answered by Jennie L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try this one! www.planetshoup.com/ It gives lots of tips and conversion ideas
2007-07-25 23:27:45 · answer #7 · answered by Alison D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This books works, and you can download it.
http://www.knitting-crochet.com/exchange/index.html
2007-07-26 08:10:14 · answer #8 · answered by Needles 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try to find a pattern here.....she has tons....
2007-07-26 04:45:09 · answer #9 · answered by lumbee713 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here are some:
http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/khs-hoodie.html
http://www.straw.com/cpy/patterns/blippity-cot-chenille-hoodie.html
http://www.glamarama.net/knitting/index.html
http://www.fiber2yarn.com/custom/cascade/magnum.htm
2007-07-25 16:30:58 · answer #10 · answered by pinky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋