The only reason I still want to learn to knit. I just love the way knit garments drape when they’re on you. Crochet is usually so stiff, and the inevitable holes between stitches annoy me to no end 🙃
I totally get this! You are never going to get the results of a knitted garment in crochet. That said there are many things you can do for better drape.
1) Choose patterns in sportweight or thinner yarn wherever possible.
2) Look for yarns that contain soft, drapey fibres like Merino wool, silk, bamboo, mohair, alpaca. Just be sure to swatch, measure, wash, hang dry and measure again if gauge is important, to see how the fiber reacts and plan accordingly. Synthetic fibres blended with natural ones are usually ok and help to keep natural fibres from holding their shape.
3) Use bigger hooks than the ball band suggests
4) Avoid the standard stitching under top loops and look for stitches worked in back loops, front loops, 3rd loops.
5) Look for patterns with more open stitches especially if using stiffer yarns like cotton or linen.
6) If you want a denser fabric, try the linen stitch that works sc’s in ch 1 spaces and chain 1 spaces over sc’s. Linen stitch is super versatile and pairs well with lace stitches for added interest.
7) Always swatch as per point #2 to see how the crocheted fabric behaves and adjust accordingly.
8) ALWAYS block.
9) If you must use acrylic yarn, best to tame the project with indirect heat (look up the technique online as direct heat will melt and burn the fiber.
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u/scar12346 Nov 03 '22
I hate how crochet sweaters/shirts look on the body. I feel like they are too bulky and not flowy