Holding crochet hook and yarn

Since this is the first crochet post, I’ll start with what supplies you’ll need, and I’ll show you a common way to hold your yarn. Supplies you’ll need •Yarn, because, well,…

When you are first getting started with crochet, figuring out the proper way to hold the yarn can be a little confusing, but it doesn't have to be! There is a simple way to hold the yarn that will provide plenty of control while you are...

This video demonstrates how to properly hold the yarn and crochet hook to achieve the best tension and control while crocheting. Check it out!

In the third lesson of Crochet basics we'll learn how to hold the hook two ways and how to wrap the yarn around your hand. Join us and learn how to crochet!

Inside Crochet Team

No matter what, it's going to feel super awkward at first. But not for long. Start here to learn how to hold a crochet hook and yarn.

For left-hand crochet beginners. Learn how to hold yarn for crochet the best way for you. The first step in learning crochet is how to hold the yarn and hook. Truly there is no right or wrong way, just whatever method keeps consistent yarn tension and ease of movement for your hook. In this video, I show you 4 yarn holds and 2 hook holds. Try them all and experiment with the ways you see other crocheters do it too.

Learn the easiest ways to hold a crochet hook that is comfortable and effective. These two beginner-friendly crochet hook holds will help you get started crocheting right away.

In the third lesson of Crochet basics we'll learn how to hold the hook two ways and how to wrap the yarn around your hand. Join us and learn how to crochet!

The way we hold our hooks—and the reason we find one hook and handhold more comfortable or effective than another—is determined in part by the shape of...