I noticed that since you crochet stitch by stitch and knit row by row, it would be easier to freehand designs in crochet. I made little windows in a votive-holder-cozy (I'll post pics tonight!) by just making it up and it seemed to work out ok!
I still vote knitting for clothing, though, while crochet is better thank knitting for housewares and accent pieces like cuffs, jewelry, edging, toys, etc. Knitting is built-in stretchy so perfect for wearables but can be a downside for other things. I'm excited! :) If I can go two weeks walking to the train and not paying for parking, I will reward myself with the book Knitting Loves Crochet (http://www.amazon.com/Knitting-Loves-Crochet-Stylish-Designs/dp/1580178421/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1325875745&sr=8-1) that I've been eyeing for years and will be so perfect for my new January skills! I'm already envisioning great pattern design possibilities.
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I still vote knitting for clothing, though, while crochet is better thank knitting for housewares and accent pieces like cuffs, jewelry, edging, toys, etc. Knitting is built-in stretchy so perfect for wearables but can be a downside for other things. I'm excited! :) If I can go two weeks walking to the train and not paying for parking, I will reward myself with the book Knitting Loves Crochet (http://www.amazon.com/Knitting-Loves-Crochet-Stylish-Designs/dp/1580178421/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1325875745&sr=8-1) that I've been eyeing for years and will be so perfect for my new January skills! I'm already envisioning great pattern design possibilities.