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Crochet Basics: Holding a Hook & Care Tips

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Blossom Lady
Blossom Lady
Aug 12, 2020 07:55 AM
Achieving mastery of any craft requires knowledge of, and experience with, the tools used for the craft. Learn two basic ways to hold a crochet hook and some useful recommendations, that will help you master the art of crochet. Crochet hooks require a certain level of care, so here are some tips and tricks to help you out. There are two basic ways to hold a crochet hook: the knife hold and the pencil hold. Crocheters are very opinionated about which is the proper way to hold the hook, but, trust me, it...
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Crochet Essentials: Hook Sizes & Tips

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Blossom Lady
Blossom Lady
Aug 08, 2020 05:02 AM
Most crochet hooks are a similar shape, but they come in many different materials. One of the hardest things when I first started to crochet was keeping control of my yarn. For this reason, I highly recommend bamboo, wood or plastic crochet hooks to start. The good news is, plastic and bamboo crochet hooks are quite inexpensive and can be found in a lot of dollar stores. Anyway, which type you use is up to you. Some people prefer the warm feel of wood or bamboo; others prefer the cheaper metal ones – try v...
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