HOLD YOUR HOOK

Find a comfy way to hold your hook – not too tight!

Grab a 4mm or 5mm hook and practise holding it. If you’re right-handed, hold it in your right hand; if you’re left-handed, use your left hand. If your hook has a flat area, hold it here. Try not to grip the hook too tightly – aim for your hand to feel relaxed. Try out both the pen and knife methods of holding the hook, shown below. Some people find the pen grip enables their movements to be more fluid and to crochet more quickly, while others find the knife grip gives them more control. See what feels more natural. If neither (or both!) work for you, just find a way that does. RIGHT-HAND LEFT-HAND…

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Beginners´ Guide to Crochet (Digital) - 1 Issue, Beginner's Guide to Crochet 2019

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