How to CROCHET FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS / holding the yarn Explained

[@LolaLoopsAndStitches]

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[@ma.theresajabonero6894]

Thank you so much for this guide. Now I have more idea in controlling tension. What a treasure your video is for beginner crocheters❤

[@LolaLoopsAndStitches]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kellygehringer4858]

Thanks so much for this video. It has been a great help.

[@TraciesDaiseyDezign]

Oh my goodness I wish I’d found your video long ago. Tension has always been an issue for me and holding it this way is SO much better!! THANK YOU! I have joined your channel.🧶❤️

[@sarahtheexplorer7776]

Thank you for this awesome explanation 🥰🥰

[@LolaLoopsAndStitches]

You’re welcome 😊

[@sarahhartwick5082]

That was very helpful, I have viewed many beginner videos and this one was the best in explaining how to hold it!

[@LolaLoopsAndStitches]

Aww so glad this tutorial helped you! Thank you!! 😘

[@shelleydodson-wright2387]

Thank you! This is the 1st video that demonstrated holding the yarn several times not one time & done! Plus you did slowly! That really helps when trying to learn for the 1st time!

[@LolaLoopsAndStitches]

You are welcome! Glad it helped!

[@putziiputz9439]

Thank you very much for this. This method works best for me too! I finally found a secure way to hold my yarn. Thank you so much!! ❤️

[@LolaLoopsAndStitches]

You are so welcome!

[@SaxenaAruna]

Oh my goodness!!! You helped me so much with how to hold my yarn!!!❤️ All the videos that you see for beginners on crocheting do not show you how to hold your yarn and I found that very difficult, because I had too much tension or I didn't have enough and my crocheting was a mess as you can imagine so thank you from the bottom of my heart this video. My grandmother used to crochet and knit all the time but no one in my family does it so I thought I'd pick it up. unfortunately she passed away so I wanted honored her memory by learning how to crochet and one day knitting. So thank you ❤️

[@LolaLoopsAndStitches]

Aww this makes me happy! So glad this helped you, that’s what I’m here for! Thank you for sharing your experience!

[@QueenJazz716]

I’m teaching myself and my daughter to crochet for a summer craft activity and your video was very helpful in showing us ways to hold the yarn. Thank you!😁

[@LolaLoopsAndStitches]

You go girl! 💪🏽 ☀️

[@jennymattioni9424]

Thank you for making it easy🥰🥰🥰

[@LolaLoopsAndStitches]

You are welcomed! 🙏 So glad it helped you! Thank you!

[@patphares6258]

Helpful! ❤

[@pacificoceanknit5588]

Excellent tutorial thank you!

[@ratthewyodar4573]

this helped me so much, I was struggling so much with how to hold the yarn correctly. thank you

[@LolaLoopsAndStitches]

❤️

[@kerenstar13]

I appreciate your video. It is helpful. Thank you and God bless you 😊

[@LolaLoopsAndStitches]

Thank you glad you found it and helped you! 🙏🏽

[@ronda9317]

New sub you are very good at explaining I have been watching lots of videos and I really understand yours, thank you for the help on my new crotchet journey. Sending all blessing love and light from Washington State.

[@LolaLoopsAndStitches]

You are welcome, Glad it helped! Thank you for stopping by! Blessings from New Jersey!! 😘

[@luckymom241]

Wow you made it seem so easy to do thanks a bunch. I am going to practice right away. ❤

[@LolaLoopsAndStitches]

Thank you. You are welcome!!

[@michelleendicott3955]

This is so helpful! Thank you for being so thoughtful and explaining it so I understand!

[@LolaLoopsAndStitches]

Thank you! Glad it helped!

[@barbarasilfer2662]

Your method that you like personally is not my favorite. Thank you so much very helpful!

[@LolaLoopsAndStitches]

You are welcome! Currently I using knife and pencil grip. I only use a knife grip when working with jumbo or bulky yarn. I think we change methods as we learn.

[@donnapartin1592]

Looking for ways to hold my yarn. The way that feels most natural is causing hand and wrist cramps. Thank you for the tips.

[@LolaLoopsAndStitches]

So awesome, glad it helped! 😘

[@tea-korailuvtea3172]

Thank you for the tips! I will definitely give them a try.

[@jolenekrone7025]

I have thin fingers and could not hold the yard until I saw this video. Thank you so much

[@LolaLoopsAndStitches]

Glad I could help! You're Welcome!

[@patdoolan8073]

I've always had problems with holding my wool, I've just watched your video and I'm sure it's going to help me with my problem , thank you

[@LolaLoopsAndStitches]

I hope it does! Im here if you have questions! Happy Crochet! 😘

[@torimontford3314]

Very informative, Thank you

[@LolaLoopsAndStitches]

You are welcome!

[@SerenityNOWW5]

This was SOOOO helpful! THANK YOU😊!!!

[@LolaLoopsAndStitches]

That’s awesome! Glad it helped you. 😉

[@forrealtoall1537]

Thank you for this! 🙏🏼

[@LolaLoopsAndStitches]

You are welcome! 😊

[@samarsamar4177]

thank you sooo much for this video 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@LolaLoopsAndStitches]

You are welcome! ❣️

[@janicesmith1956]

If you go round little finger by looping it under wedding ring and over middle finger so it leaves first finger and thumb holding your work. The nuns taught me the Patons method and hold hook like a pen. No sore fingers ever. I taught crochet for several years and some videos have bad methods . I cringe how many times people have to readjust the tension fingers. I recommend Patons diagrams and you can't go wrong. The nuns were great and I learnt correct method from the start.

[@LolaLoopsAndStitches]

This is exactly how I hold my yarn and crochet hook now. In my opinion the pen grip is the one who gives the best results in most especially while working with fine fibers.

[@angelacoleman996]

Thank u❤❤

[@marilynkesinger8067]

I am instructing residences of an assissited living facility. Have one resident who just can't remember how to hold the yarn. I will try your method tomorrow. Will let you know thank you

[@LolaLoopsAndStitches]

That’s great! Keep me updated! 😀

[@jenniferc1671]

When I started crocheting, about 10 yrs. ago, I was holding the yarn too tight and my hands always hurt. Now, I don’t hold it anywhere as tightly as I used to, but have discovered that different pattern designers will have a different tension, and sometimes changing your needle size doesn’t work because it’s not the length that they’re looking for but the height. A designer also said this to me once. She said that some people are yankers, meaning very tight, some people are riders, meaning in between, or lifters, meaning very loose, and some patterns call for one of each style. I saw your video and am going to try this, this seems like a good way to control my yarn.

[@LolaLoopsAndStitches]

Thank you for sharing your experience and I agree 100%. in my expletives, changing the holds have impacted the tension. I discovered as I was learning that using the pencil hold will give my work a cleaner finish, tension wise, this is the hold I’m using now, pencil grip. While working with bulky fibers then I use the knife hold.

[@amypierce6211]

Thank you 😊

[@LolaLoopsAndStitches]

YW! ☺️

[@leticiacorrea6606]

Thank you

[@67Geezy]

Thank you for you video , I have been crocheting for 10 months now and mainly crochet amigurumi items. Love them so much. I use the same hold method as you, however I have am suffering from a callus on my middle finger and have punctured my finger and I keep making it sore. I have tried holding the my work in a different way ,but its not nature to me. What am I doing wrong. Yes help

[@LolaLoopsAndStitches]

You are welcome! I changed my hold to pencil ✏️ somehow I love it and it works good for me, the knife hold was triggering carpal tunnel. You can use finger protectors, these are the ones I use from time to time, it works good. amzn.to/3tuqcs8 Happy Crochet!

[@oakstrong1]

I didn't see a video of how to hold the yarn correctly, so I learnt to do it the wrong way, just sliding through my fist (which I can use to control my tension). I have tried holding the yarn "properly" but my skin gets really irritated and red from the rubbing as the yarn slides through. I put my hook very close to my first finger (so my hands are very close together) which I can still use to hold my work if I need it, and my speed increases with the small movements. I'm not saying that my method is any better, only that it works for me. Had I not trusted myself I might I might have given up crochet altogether because of skin issues.

[@LolaLoopsAndStitches]

Thank you for sharing your experience. There is no right or wrong; as long as it works. That's what matters. 😊