The Art of Crochet by Teresa - How I Hold My Crochet Work - Tension Yarn Thread

[FulfilledMommy]

Thank you so much for showing how you do it. I've been crocheting for over 30 years. My grandmother taught me some time before I was 10 and she didn't force me to hold my yarn any certain way. So I hold my hook just almost like a pencil and the way I hold my tension is very, very similar to the way you do it. In all the beginner videos I've seen, it seemed I was doing it "wrong" -- until I found your video. For me, it's quite beautiful and relaxing to watch you crochet. It feels very natural.

[EustonManefesto]

Thank you so much for this video. It's so much simpler and easier on my arthritis! I just recently found your videos and you've got EVERYTHING I could think of. Subscribe!

[tjw1963]

@EustonManefesto I appreciate it, thank you. :)

[01hotchili]

Im very new at this I think this is absolutely amazing. I sure hope to be as quick and precise as you are some day very soon.

[tjw1963]

@01hotchili Keep practicing and you will get the hang of it.

[TheShineySmiley]

i do something similar to that what i do is i wrap it over my first finger point the yarn downward the point it up onto my middle finger then point it down ward it looks simmilar to how you do it though a little different thanks so much for your videos

[tjw1963]

@TheShineySmiley You are welcome! :)

[orangeninja89]

ah man you do slow down a whole lot!!!! i wish i could crochet that fast lol

[maltesergr8]

Are you pulling yarn from the outside or middle of skein? I always thought it was from the middle, but the I usually come upon huge knots in the yarn. Thank you for all your videos, I watch them all repeatedly & learn so much -3

[tjw1963]

@maltesergr8 I always pull mine from the middle of the skein and end up with big knot as well. Most of the time I can unravel the yarn blob pretty good without further knotting.

[bs9902]

Would you be up for showing how you wrap the yarn around your fingers when holding it like a pencil? It's kind of hard to see how you are holding it this way and how you got it that way. I love all of your work by the way! Thank you so much for all that you do!!!

[TheMarylouise6]

Way to fast, it needs to be shown slower and explained how it is held, thks!

[tjw1963]

@TheMarylouise6 This is a request that someone made a couple years ago. They asked me to make a video showing how I crochet and at the speed I crochet. I will send you the beginner crochet tutorials.

[puffyjo]

wow i cant believe i mossed this one. i have been so curious on how you held your yarn too, hehe i have my index finger sticking up in the air lol but have been doing it that way for years. oh well what ever works huh/ lol but i love the way you do it.

[Zambaku]

Doing crochet is hard

[tjw1963]

@Zambaku Keep practicing and you will get the hang of it.  Just focus on one small part at a time and then it will not seem overwhelming.

[knit44]

I like the way you hold your hook when you crochet. I hold my crochet hook both way like a pencil and a knife. Your fast at it too. Thanks.

[tjw1963]

@knit44 Thank you. I will hold my hook like a pencil when I am using something larger like fabric, plastic or multiple strands of yarn.

[Silveirta]

Ah, the under handed technique. I like doing it the (I believe it's more traditional) the overhand technique, and I wrap the yarn over my index finger sticking up the WHOLE ENTIRE time. Weirdly enough, as many hours that may go by, my index finger that's sticking up the whole time doesn't get cramped up I literally don't feel a thing lol. I can almost crochet that fast. I think the only reason I'm still a bit slower is because I like really tight stiches and sometimes they get stuck haha.

[4bumblebee4]

thanks for posting this my hands were starting to hurt the way i was holding it, ive tried about 3 different ways and this one seems efficient and not as stressing on the fingers.

[tjw1963]

@4bumblebee4 Thank you. 

[pegschr]

I forgot to thank you for this video, I did not like holding my working yarn over my index finger sticking straight out. This works much better, more efficient too. Thanks

Peggy

[tjw1963]

@pegschr Thank you. A lot of techniques done with crochet can be viewed as "suggested ways" because there are many alternative ways to achieve the outcome.

[londunium]

You have a great channel. It is really helpful, and very clearly explained. Thanks for setting this up.

[tjw1963]

@londunium I appreciate the comment, thank you.

[chupie]

I can't figure out how you hold the work in your left hand and how it is threaded. They way I wrap my yarn, I just can't hold the hook in the pencil way, because I have to crank my wrist too much, and yet I think it would be more comfortable, if I could figure out how to do it this way.

[zebramarx]

hey...this is a demo for how fast i can crochet...i'm just beginning....i'll come back when i get my superpowers lol

[tjw1963]

It is showing how I hold my work.

[Purly]

Wow fast @_@ I hold my work the same way you do :)

[RachelisBeast]

:O Thats really fast.

[LadyChuzzle]

lol.... um, wow. you are fast. hopefully, with due time, ill be up there with you in speed. thanks for all the videos.

[tjw1963]

For some reason it comes across faster on camera, than what I think it really is. Speed is not that important.

[kakakheal1]

thanks tresa ,i ve learned so many things with you and when I made things specially for my kids and they hug me for that I really pray for your health.

[albanissi]

I am simply blown away by your talent. You are obviously a master crocheter who loves what she does.

Thank you so much for posting all your videos; they have helped me immensely in my learning of the craft!! :)

[tjw1963]

I appreciate the comment, thank you. I wish you much continued success with crocheting.

[barnesy1961]

Hi TJW,

Many thanks for all your video's i find them very useful and boy you make it look easy as boy am i struggling hehe but then i am a mere male.. I've spent many hrs but still need millions more.. Again many thanks :)

[tjw1963]

You are welcome. With some practice, your stitches will be just right. Just keep practicing.

[JazzyJ0]

I was wondering how you held your yarn, and was grateful to see this video. You are so smooth, with a minimum of finger motion. Thank you for these tutorials.

[tjw1963]

Thank you. :)

[JazzyJ0]

I was wondering how you held the yarn, and was greatful to see this video. You are so smooth, with a minimum of finger motion.

[pinkxvenom]

is it ok if i learned to crochet holding the hook as if it were a knife (instead of like a pencil)? that how my mom does it, and well, that's ow she taught me :]

Do you think it affects in any way the way you hold the hook? I tried to hold it like a pencil, but it was just too awkward...

PS. Your videos are amazing!! My mom and I were watching them, and we loved them! I subscribed :]

[tjw1963]

There are two basic ways to hold a hook. Like a pencil and like a knife. You hold your hook the way that is most comfortable. This video is not meant for anyone to hold their hook or work like me. Someone made a request to see how I hold mine so that was why I did the video.

[ForbiddenFish]

OMFG lol you do it so fast! :D

[tjw1963]

This is a demonstration on how I hold my work. I have hundreds of other tutorials on how to learn actual stitches and techniques. Are you looking for something specific that I can help you find?

[ForbiddenFish]

Actually I want to thank you, your video about the beanie cap helped me very much! You're so good at this!

[tjw1963]

Thank you. :)

[UDosed]

Would you do this in Slow motion?

[humsters08]

i don't really hold my work like that but my grandmother told me that you can hold it where your comfortable...=)

[tjw1963]

That is true. I go against the traditional method of how I hold my work. The video was done at the request of a viewer.

[hoolomach]

Could you plz demonstrate fat Bottom Bag for me.Love your videos:-)Thanks

[beatlejn]

it's all in preference and comfort. i was taught to hold the yarn with the index finger out and the bottom twirled around my pinky. it works and its comfortable for me. i'm experimenting with this method and it works too. but i find that my bottom three fingers gets tired from having it wrapped around the yarn like that. but that can very well be that i not used to hold it like that too. it's all what is comfortable for you. thanks for the great video!

[EvelineUK]

I'm so glad you hold it like that too. I've been trying to keep the yarn over my index finger with that finger pointing up like you see in the books but I can't do it!

[tjw1963]

I can't do it either and decided a long time ago that I was holding it how I was comfortable. I feel that as long as you gets the results you want, hold it for comfort.

[humsters08]

what r u making at this demonstration???

[tjw1963]

A shell stitch variation. I will have a video demonstration coming out of the shell variation.

[twinkletoes111]

How are you supposed to weave the tails in so they stay?

[tjw1963]

I have several other videos that demonstrate how to do that. I am unable to post links in the comment section or YouTube e-mail to show you where they are. You are more than welcome to private e-mail me or watch more videos. My e-mail address is listed on my main channel in the left column.

[twinkletoes111]

Okay, thank you. I will be looking for some videos that show that!

[humsters08]

that's how i hold my hook too. And why r u fast at crocheting? $_$ its a faces ...

[tjw1963]

When you practice as much as I have it is natural to pick up speed. I never thought of it as being fast until someone points it out to me. I feel it has to do with how I hold my work.

[littlemissemilie]

wow you crochet fast!! I wish I could hold my crochet like that, I somehow got accustomed to holding my crochet like a steak knife and I feel like it slows me down so much. On the left hand, my index is holding my yarn up, and the rest of the yarn is weaved through my fingers... which is a pain whenever I drop my yarn...

Thank you for that video, I'll try your way next time!

[tjw1963]

I could not crochet fast if I held it like those books tell you to hold it. I get the same end result so my advise for new crocheters is to hold your hook in a position that is comfortable for you.

[Roseycheeks1205]

How long have you crocheted?

[tjw1963]

25+ Years.