Why isn’t there a machine capable of crocheting, when so many machines can knit?
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In short, knitting is simpler: lift loops, thread yarn one direction or another, continue. Crochet involves a lot of knots, which is a very dexterous motion.
One could invent a crochet machine – we have human hand robots – but it is economically unfeasible. You’d be doing it for the novelty, not the financial payout.
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