Anyone crochet?

I do both, but I prefer crochet.

Get some worsted weight yarn (you basic cheap-o stuff is fine for learning), and a mulitpack of crochet hooks- J will likely be your most comfortable size. I suggest you go to a hobby lobby, michaels, or other craft store and look for "Bates" brand hooks, they are FAR superior to "Boye" which is what you will find everywhere else- the shape of the head is what makes the difference. And get a couple of yarn needles. That should do until you learn your basics.

Google instructions and you will not need to buy a book.

Have Fun!!!

I never knew how to knit...but when I was younger, I learned how to crochet. I did it all the time. made hats, back packs, socks, blankets...it's very calming, and helps relieve stress. So personally I like chrocheting better lol. You'll have to buy crochet hooks (get metal ones, not the plastic ones) and get a bunch of yarn. If you don't know how to crochet, then you'll have to buy a book or something. I couldn't learn from a book or someone explaining it, I'm a visual learner...so I had to watch people do it for me to get it. It's awesome, I wish I still had time to do it. And it's NOT an "old person" thing. I'm 20yrs old, and I would LOVE to crochet lol.

I do both also :) and also prefer crochet LOL

ditto what ObbyDobbie said

it depends...how coordinated are you? do you want something FAST or something slower.

I found knitting slower

www.learntoknit.com or www.learntocrochet.com

all the yarn brands have GREAT patterns for all abilities.

I crochet and knit, I prefer crocheting because it is much faster, but there or just some things you have to knit. If I were learning one, I would choose crocheting. To start off, buy a skein or two of cheap yarn and a metal crochet hook size G, H, I, or J. When I want to learn a new stitch, I go on UTube, there are sites where you can get visual instructions. I find visual instructions to be more helpful. Good luck and stick with it, It is very relaxing to do and rewarding when you make gifts for your loved ones.

I crochet and I taught myself how to not long ago, I agree with the other poster all you need is an assortment of hooks and some 4 ply worsted weight yarn. You can find endless patterns on the internet for beginners that's how I learned. Good luck and if you have any other questions feel free to contact me I will tell you what I know. So far I have made a monkey, a bear, a couple of winter hats and a baby blanket, I am currently working on a scrap afghan which is turning out to be pretty cool looking.

I do both. I love the look of knit but crochet is so much faster. I'm self taught for both. I learned to knit first from a book then I taught myself to crochet from a magazine I had (with stitch descriptions in the back). I already had the hooks. My mom had 2 full sets and there were some tiny metal ones that belonged to my gramma.
I agree about just going to a craft store and buying a cheap skein of yarn and a set of hooks and either look for instructions online or buy a book that teaches you and has patterns and then just play around with it until you get it.

I crochet, and like it better than knitting. I am so hooked on it, that I often create 3 or 4 new things a day!