ChameleonStar Crochet Studio

The first question that arises when you just got into learning how to crochet is how to hold the hook and the yarn. This is the simple explanation for these two questions. Let's start with the hook. How to Hold the Crochet Hook? Take your crochet hook in your dominant hand (that is if you're right-handed, hold it in the right hand; if you're left-handed, hold it in the left hand). There are two ways to hold your hook. With the first one, hold it like you would hold a pen or a pencil. Only your index finger and thumb are holding the body about 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the hook and the body remains against your middle finger. The crochet hook should be turned slightly toward you, not facing up or down; and the hook should be held firmly, but not tightly. With the second way, try to hold your hook like you would a knife. Your hand grips over the hook. Place your hand over the crochet hook with the handle resting against the palm of your hand and your thumb and third finger grippi