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Crochet essentials

HOW-TO VIDEOS

For handy videos and-step-by-step picture tutorials, visit www.gathered.how/crochet-for-beginners

HOLDING THE HOOK

Try these methods and see which works best

PENCIL METHOD

Hold the hook like a pencil, in your right hand (if you’re right-handed), about 3-5cm from the hooked end. If your hook has a flat area, you’ll find it comfortable to hold it here.

KNIFE METHOD

Hold the hook between your thumb and forefinger, about 3-5cm from the hooked end, resting the end of the hook against your palm. This will give you lots of control.

HOLDING THE YARN

Even tension results in even stitches

METHOD ONE

Pass the ball end of the yarn between the little finger and third fingers of your left hand (if you are right-handed), then behind the third

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