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Supplies You Need to Crochet a Beanie
Basic Yarns Used to Crochet a Beanie
Specialty Yarns Used to Crochet Beanies
How to Make a Crochet Slip Knot
How to Properly Hold Yarn to Crochet
How to Chain Stitch: Crocheting Beanies
How to Stitch the Top of a Beanie Hat
How to Chain Stitch in a Spiral: Crocheting Beanies
Adding Stitches to a Spiral Crochet: Crocheting Beanies
How to Double Crochet in a Spiral: Crocheting Beanies
Returning to Single Stitches: Crocheting Beanies
How to Triple Crochet in a Spiral: Crocheting Beanies
How to Subtract Stitches from a Spiral: Crocheting Beanies
How to Return to One Stitch Per Hole: Crocheting Beanies
How to Size Up Your Beanie Hat
Finishing Crochet Stitch: Crocheting Beanies
How to Add a Pom Pom to a Beanie
Crocheting a Beanie with Various Stitches
Crocheting a Beanie with Various Stitches: Part 2
How to Use Specialty Yarn to Crochet a Beanie
Tips for Crocheting a Beanie
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Summary: Learn how to properly hold yarn to crochet in this free video on crocheting technique.
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"Hi, my name's Alyssa with Expert Village and today I'm going to show you how to crochet a beanie. After you've made your slip knot, I'll show you how to properly hold you're yarn. You want to grab the yarn with your pinkie and then turn your hand over and put the yarn over your index finger and hold the slip knot with your middle finger and your thumb. I'll show you that again. You want to pull the yarn with your pinkie flip your hand over, put the yarn over your index finger and hold the slip knot taut with your middle finger and your thumb, that way you can stitch and everything will stay in alignment. I'll show you that one more time. Pull the yarn with your pinkie, turn your hand over, put the yarn over your index finger and hold the knot tight with your middle finger and your thumb. That's how to properly hold your yarn. In the next clip, I'll show you how to make a chain stitch. "
eHow Article: How to Properly Hold Yarn to Crochet
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