Beginner's Guide to Crochet - UK (2019-10)

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!