Turning Knitting patterns into Crochet patterns?

Question

I am the knitter in the family and my mom crochets. We have a hard time finding decent sweater patterns in crochet. So, is there a way to turn a sweater pattern to knit into a sweater pattern to crochet?

Answer 1

I have yet to come across an effective method of "translating" patterns. It's not only because the height/width don't match up but also because the finished product is so different. They end up needing to be worked very differently whether knit or crochet.

Answer 2

Here is a link for crochet sweaters.

They also carry combo knit and crochet patterns on this site.  Maybe it could be a joint venture for you both.

http://www.marymaxim.com/webapp/wcs/stor...

Answer 3

I can do both knitting and crochet but due to arthritis can now only crochet and like you found it very hard to come across crochet patterns that I liked.  There are several sites out there with decent crochet patterns if you are prepared to look.  Personally I use free software that you can download from

www.greatknitdesigns.com

this allows me to design my own sweaters/cardigans in any style/size that I want for either crochet or knitting.  Maybe this will be of some help to your mum.