How to Hold a Crochet Hook
Holding the crochet hook properly helps you work quickly and efficiently while keeping your stitches even. Which hand you hold the hook in depends, of course, on whether you are right- or left-handed.
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Instructions
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Turn the hook down.
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With your right or left hand, hold the stem of the hook at the flat area between your thumb and index finger.
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Hold the yarn between the fingers of your opposite hand.
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Adjust your grip so you can work the yarn comfortably.
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Maureen Bloesch
Mar 24, 2009
excellent
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Pknitsandcrafts
Jul 02, 2008
I am right handed and I use the knife hold. Pencil hold does not feel "right" to me...and FYI, I crochet and knit pretty darn fast!!
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Pknitsandcrafts
Jul 02, 2008
I am right handed and I use the knife hold. Pencil hold does not feel "right" to me...and FYI, I crochet and knit pretty darn fast!!
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proudmama762003
Jun 26, 2008
i tried the pencil hold and it felt so odd - i use the knife hold and it works great for me - i am also a lefty.
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proudmama762003
Jun 26, 2008
i tried the pencil hold and it felt so odd - i use the knife hold and it works great for me - i am also a lefty.
