Knitting Loves Crochet: 22 Stylish Designs to Hook Up Your Knitting with a Touch of Crochet

by Candi Jensen

Soft, shapely knitting meets pretty, crocheted edgings and flowers in this delightfully hybrid collection. Candi Jensen offers clear instructions for 22 fun and easy projects designed to introduce the knitting crowd to the pleasures of crochet. Even seasoned knitters will be amazed and inspired by the stylish flair that touches of crochet can add to sweaters, scarves, placemats, and scores of other projects. Expand your crafting repertoire and embellish your fiber projects in endlessly creative ways. 

Genres: Knitting, Crochet, Crafts, Nonfiction, Reference, Ebooks

192 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2006

Reviews

[Tonileg · Rating 3 out of 5]

Crochet sends me back into the 70's and my childhood table doilies and the knitted sofa decorations that my grandmother used to make for everyone.
So what I'm saying, is that crochet is just retro in my mind and it doesn't give the fine and always classic look that knitting produces.
The author and editor of this book took care to update the patterns with great pictures and beautiful montages and backgrounds, but crochet is just not chic, if it could be then this book would be the best crochet pattern book that I've ever come across so I bought it for decoration ideas to add to my knitted projects.
There are a mixed knitted and crocheted projects or just crochet projects with a very comprehensive explication to knitting and crocheting for any beginners at the back of the book in the 'Glossary'.
192 pages and bought used at Rainbow's used books store that closed a few years ago and I'm still sad about it.
3 stars

[Jennyslash]

I purchased this book after checking out a copy at the library. I am a veteran crocheter and novice knitter and was interested in combining the two. I am disappointed that there aren't more sweater projects for grown ladies and I have no need of children's patterns. I am currently working on the fingerless gloves and plan to make the top that is featured on the cover, in time for warm weather.

[Katherine · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really like a few of the patterns in this book, particularly the beaded fingerless gloves, the lovely placemats, and the truly awesome flower scarf. The sweaters are adorable, but not written for girls of stature..

[Linn Browning · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is one of my continued go-to books when I'm trying to think of some project to keep my fingers busy. I love the combinations of knitting and crochet and the patterns are wonderful. I might just have to break down and buy it, since the library copy is usually checked out.

[Laura Gilfillan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've tried adding crochet to knitting before, but I don't usually get the results I hoped for. The projects in this book are beautiful, and hopefully the tips I got from it will help my own projects be more successful.

[Amy · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was super excited, then super disappointed. I have been a knitter for several years. I recently learned crochet. So I was super excited when I saw this book at a yarn store. I was especially interested in knitting the hat called "Top It Off".
The knit portion of the hat was easy to knit up once I got it going. I used the magic loop method and it worked beautifully. There were a couple of things that left me wondering if anyone had actually tested the pattern. I made the hat a bit smaller, making the beginning rows 3" instead of 4"....Even for a typical head size, this hat would be huge. Also, I followed the decrease according to the instructions given, but the hat ends up with a point - it looks like an acorn, and not like the picture in the book.

I also am wondering if anyone actually tested the pattern, because when I began the decrease, the stitch count was off.

The book will be a good reference for the glossary, but the patterns themselves need some work and more detail.

[Elianastar · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beginning Primer to marry crochet & knit

If you have not attempted to marry crochet & knit together in one project, it can create the “finishing touch” many projects request.

If you HAVE attempted to marry these together, you have undoubtedly discovered each requires some adjustment to play nicely together.

This book explains WHY that is so you can figure out what isn’t working & successfully modify for success.

I have found a knit border on a crochet project or a crochet border on a knit project was exactly what was missing. A knit border ”softens” a project while a crochet border can provide the missing structure or durability for another project.

Knowing what to change in stitch count, row count or in needle/hook size is usually all that is necessary to make them work together, but this book provides additional notes & techniques that can bridge the gap depending upon the project or the issue with which you struggle for success.

[Sandy Neal · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have owned this book awhile and made a few things. Since retiring, it is my favorite project book!

I just finished the granny square afghan with the knitted edge. I stayed with a 3 color palette and love how it turned out! The method if joining the blocks and knitted edge make a huge impact!

Love this book!

[OneDayI'll · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute patterns combining crochet with knitting but not for the curvy crafter. These will make cute gifts, or projects for yourself, but you'll have to adjust them for plus sizes or bust lines. Most of the patterns don't go above an adult large- which they consider to be a 40" chest diameter.

[Mel · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was hoping for ideas like how to add pockets or hoods, and was disappointed to find no pockets in any of the designs. But the concepts are interesting and may prove useful when I get a little more comfortable with crochet

[Bettina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome

[Kristina · Rating 2 out of 5]

Extremely dated.

[Kira Wu · Rating 3 out of 5]

Patterns are not easy to read, yet out of fashion already.

[Cheryl · Rating 4 out of 5]

The explanations of the strengths and weaknesses of each technique and various methods for combining the two are very well done. A glossary of basic how-to instructions for both techniques is included. While only a few of the projects caught my eye the book is an excellent resource for working up some ideas of your own.

[glitrbug]

Lots of great patterns. $5.99 at Tuesday Morning

[Kate · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked this book. The instructions are laid out in a nice clear manner. It is old enough though that the sweater sizes are not very big. I look forward to making some of the accessories.

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was ok. some interesting patterns

[Mckinley · Rating 2 out of 5]

Knit items with crochet embellishments, trims, etc. I don't crochet, so while I like the idea, I wont be crafting any of these anytime soon.

[Tabitha · Rating 1 out of 5]

Seems more like the other way around, and the relationship might be entirely one-sided. Because, let's be real, knitting is not greatly improved by crochet embellishment. There are some good tips on here about how to add crochet trim to prefab materials, though.