chrocheting goes so much faster, however I never learned how to follow a pattern ,just could not get the hang of it. Knitting is my thing. I love to do socks but have knitted many things. Now my time is taken up quilting. I save the knitting for the evening when I watch tv

I like crocheting, I will repeat what gramajo said but in the reverse....me and knitting don't get along. By the time that it takes me to get the first row off the needles in knitting, I could have 4 rows crochet. I have tried numerous times to knit something ( and the something is just a scarf anything else oh no) and it doesn't happen.

I was a knitter long before crocheting. BUT I found fixing mistakes in my knitting so much easier once I learned to use a crochet hook. I no longer have to rip out as much, as I can work back using a crochet hook if it just one or two stitches screwed up. How freeing! I did this on an Aran Isle sweater with a mistake in the middle of a cable.

Try this method of knitting. It is so much easier than the usual method used here in the States. Once I learned this I stopped dropping stitches and my knitting went much faster. Having said that I still only know how to do dishcloths and straight things. No clothing!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1BHwIkAl9c

I love to crochet, I tried knitting and do well, but, ending off, I don't do to well. Knitting is worked with 2 needles, crochetting, you use a crochet hook. I learned basic crochet stitches from my grandmother, many years ago. I taught myself quite a few others. I have crocheted for years. I love it

I do both also. Knitting is great for garments, such as sweaters, coats, etc. But crochet is faster and more for blankets, hats, doilies and household useage. But my new thing is quilting. I love it love it love it.

I knit because I taught my self many years ago, but crochet leaves me confused with all the stitch definitions. In crochet you have all the different stitches and their definitions. Knitting only has two stitches, knit and purl. It is the combination of knits and purls that make up all stitch patterns in knitting.

Personally, I like crochet for projects requiring a firmer 'fabric' such as potholders, hot pads, placemats, rugs, baskets, tote bags and purses. But also for lace-like trims and more tailored edgings. Really don't use yarn with crochet, prefer beefy threads and string.
I like knitting mostly for wearable items...scarves, gloves, sweaters. This is when I use yarn.
Spend some time on youTube; it's a wealth of demo information, everyone showing their own take on the subject. Plus you may want to check out http://www.knittingparadise.com/ ...it's just like this board, except it's for knitters and crocheters.

I prefer to crochet but do both. I definitely think crochot is easier to do..much easier to lay down and pick up again..also easier to hide any errors.

I used to knit until my tendonitis kept me from doing it any longer. Some knitting - like socks - is done with 5 needles to get a full circular (tube) pattern. Then you can do lots with a circular needle (my favorite) so you don't lose a needle. As for crocheting - I CAN do that but I cannot keep the tension properly. My pieces tend to get real wonky. Solution: I quilt instead, lol.