BASIC TECHNIQUES
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rab 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.
Alternatively, try holding the hook like you
would hold a knife. Place your index finger
further down the hook, away from the thumb.
The most popular way to hold a hook is the pen
method, shown here. Hold the hook in your left
hand, approx 3-5cm (1-2in) from the hooked
end, as if you’re about to write with it like a pen
or pencil.
Alternatively, try holding the hook like you
would hold a knife. Place your index finger
further down the hook, away from the thumb.
The most popular way to hold a hook is the pen
method, shown here. Hold the hook in your right
hand, approx 3-5cm (1-2in) from the hooked
end, as if you’re about to write with it like a pen
or pencil.
Knife method
Knife method
RIGHT-HAND
LEFT-HAND
Pen method
Pen method
HOLD YOUR HOOK
Find a comfy way to hold your hook – not too tight!