"Knitting is a method by which yarn is manipulated to create a textile or fabric". Hand knitting is done with the help of two needles and yarn. There are many kinds of stitches knitters can use to make things such as hats, scarves, sweaters and many more!
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"Crochet is a process of creating textiles by using a crochet hook to interlock loops of yarn, thread, or strands of other materials." Very similarly to knitting, crochetting uses some sort of yarn to make articles of clothing such as hats, scarves or sweaters. The major difference between knitting and crocheting is that the latter, uses only one hook as opposed to two needles!
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"Cross-stitch is a form of sewing and a popular form of counted-thread embroidery in which X-shaped stitches are used to form a picture." To get started cross-stitching requires usually an embroidery hoop, cross stitch fabric, thread (often refered to as "floss") and needles.
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