Is knitting with crochet hook faster then knitting with knitting needles?

I am planning to make a baby blanket. I can use the bamboo needles/circular needles I have . But I wanted to know If I knit a pattern (may be basic one) with crochet hook, is that faster?

Thanks

If you’re using a crochet hook, that’s usually called crocheting, unless you’re knitting with the handle part of two crochet hooks.

If you’re asking if CROCHETING is faster than knitting, the answer is "yes – usually." The blanket will be thicker and will use more yarn, but crocheting is usually quicker. Which technique to use is decided by what final product you want.

There’s a great website for baby patterns in both knit and crochet: www.bevscountrycottage.com

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• At 2010.05.02 05:54, ladette said:
  

  It totally depends on the pattern and the size of the hooks. Personally I prefer crocheting. I think it is faster, for me anyway. Crochet using double stiches using a larger hook
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  personal experience

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• At 2010.05.02 06:22, Hollie said:
  

  In my opion, using a crochet hook would be much faster. once you get used to using a hook, you can get really fast at it but when using knitting needles, even if you get used to it, it takes a while.
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• At 2010.05.02 06:36, Angel L said:
  

  well i it depends on which one your comfortable with I’ve been knitting for ages and i can knit fast but i tried crocheting for the first time and i really suck so if your good at crocheting or knitting then you can do the one your good at.
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• At 2010.05.02 06:52, sodasplosion said:
  

  I’ve never tried it. But there is a LionBrand Yarn that is easy and quick to use. It’s called Thick and Quick.
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• At 2010.05.02 07:08, tantelise said:
  

  If you’re using a crochet hook, that’s usually called crocheting, unless you’re knitting with the handle part of two crochet hooks.

  If you’re asking if CROCHETING is faster than knitting, the answer is "yes – usually." The blanket will be thicker and will use more yarn, but crocheting is usually quicker. Which technique to use is decided by what final product you want.

  There’s a great website for baby patterns in both knit and crochet: http://www.bevscountrycottage.com
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  Long years of practice!

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• At 2010.05.02 07:23, mickiinpodunk said:
  

  Well, you don’t knit with crochet hooks, although some Middle Eastern knitters (as well as Spanish and Portugese knitters) use knitting needles with hooks on the ends for their specific technique. As for which is faster, well that depends on you and the pattern you choose. Some knitters and crocheters are slow, some are quite fast. However, it is more economical to knit, since crochet uses up to 1/3 more yarn than knitting does.
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  I have been knitting for 55 years and crocheting for 37.

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• At 2010.05.02 08:13, Bertha said:
  

  I have been crocheting for 2 years and just learned to knit. I am making a hooded scarf that called for 60 inches of stokingette stitch. I had the brainstorm to use a double-ended circular crochet hook instead thinking that I could fly through those 60 inches…NOT! It is possible but I found it very awkward and quickly went back to the knitting needles. So, now, what on earth do I use the double ended crochet hooks for????????? LOL
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• At 2010.05.02 08:48, R said:
  

  some people crochet fast. others knit fast. it all depends on what you are most comfortable doing and what size needles you use.

  see some patterns here http://www.thecranberrycupboard.com

  Good luck and enjoy your project.
  R
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  http://www.thecranberrycupboard.com

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• At 2010.05.02 09:30, VanessaFas said:
  

  It depends on the person.
  I can knit very fast, but cannot crochet quickly at all.
  Do whatever you can do faster, comfortably.
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• At 2010.05.02 21:45, needlecraftlady said:
  

  I agree. It depends on the person because it is a skill.I suggest to do something that makes you comfortable with.

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• At 2011.03.07 18:40, Colleen said:
  

  There are three ways to knit with crochet hooks.

  The “Amazing Needle) is a technique that used one crochet hook with an attached cord that is used like the inactive needle.

  Secondly using two crochet hooks (usually long afghan hooks) and using them exactly as you would knitting needles

  Thirdly using circular afghan hooks exactly as you would circular knitting needles.

  For the most part, knitting with crochet hooks is not faster than traditional knitting. Although if you’ve learned to crochet and are having trouble learning to knit. Knitting with crochet hooks or hooked knitting needles can be easier and a bit faster than unhooked needles (I would never have learned to purl at all if I hadn’t found the yahoo and ravelry knitting with crochet hooks groups

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