Holding Yarn For Crochet
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Holding Your Yarn Introduction
Holding yarn for crochet is personal to each and every crocheter. Over time, you’ll develop your own technique that is comfortable and efficient. Here you’ll find a video and in-depth photo tutorial on one technique that is very common and considered to be the formal, ‘correct’ way to hold your yarn. It’s a good place to start, but explore how others do it, you might find a way that works better for you!
Video Tutorial
Holding Your Yarn In-Depth Photo Tutorial
1. Begin by turning your non-dominant hand palm toward you.
2. Loosely wrap yarn around your pinky finger counter clockwise.
3. Next bring the yarn up over your two middle fingers.
4. Bring the yarn up and behind your index finger.
5. The yarn is now in place, adjust tightness and position as needed.
6. Rest the slip knot on your middle finger.
7. Pinch the slip knot between your thumb and middle finger. Now you are ready to start chaining!
