How to Hold Your Hook & Yarn:

You can hold your hook with your dominant hand in either the pencil grip or the knife grip.

🔪 Knife Grip

  • Hold the hook like a knife

  • Feels more natural for some people

  • Good for longer crochet sessions

There is no “right” way—use what feels comfortable.

✏️ Pencil Grip

  • Hold the hook like a pencil

  • Great for precision and control

  • Common for beginners

Basic Yarn Hold (Beginner Method):

  1. Wrap yarn over your index finger

  2. Let yarn rest across your other fingers

  3. Use your index finger to guide the yarn

  4. Hold the slip knot with your thumb and middle finger

  5. Keep the yarn slightly taut—not tight