Hi, welcome! First, take a deep breath and relax. Get prepared without putting pressure on yourself—being well-prepared is part of learning to crochet. Enjoy exploring handmade crochet projects at your own pace, trying out different crochet techniques. Relax, calm your mind, and have fun with crochet.

Recommended Gear for Crochet Beginners

Right tools can help you practice and enjoy your crochet journey better:

• Yarn: If it's your first time learning to crochet, using size 4 or 5 yarn is recommended. Once experience is gained, other crochet techniques can be tried.

• Crochet hook: Use the size recommended for the yarn you choose. For material, starting with aluminum crochet hooks is advisable. This helps beginners get a better grasp of using crochet hooks.

• Threading needle: Choose the size recommended for your yarn, mainly used for finishing.

• Scissors: just something handy for trimming yarn.

Yarn markers, tape measure, and yarn bowl — just buy what you need and choose based on what feels comfortable for you when working on crochet projects.

How to Hold Your Crochet Hook? Holding Tips

There are mainly two ways to hold a crochet hook:

1. Knife grip: Hold the crochet hook along the palm of your hand, like holding a knife. Place your thumb on one side of the hook and your index finger on the other, with the remaining fingers gently wrapping around the hook for support.

2. Pencil grip: Hold the crochet hook like a pencil. Gently pinch the hook between your thumb and index finger, resting the shaft of the hook on your middle finger, with the rest of your fingers naturally curved under your hand for balance.

The knife grip feels more stable, while the pencil grip is more flexible. It’s recommended to try both. Neither grip is clearly better. Choose the one that feels best. Finding the right grip for you is helpful for learning to crochet.

Thread the Yarn: Secure It onto Your Crochet Hook

1. Form a "pistol" shape with your left hand. Pull a length of yarn from the ball with your right hand.
2. Pass the yarn through the palm of your left hand, loop it around the back of your middle and index fingers, and then around the front of your index finger. Wrap the yarn twice around your index finger, leaving a 5–10 cm tail on the palm side. Let the yarn hang down naturally.
3. Grasp the two strands of yarn hanging from your index finger. Pull the first loop (the one closer to your palm) through the second loop, but not all the way. Hold the first loop against the sides of the second loop as you pull.
4. Carefully pull the second loop off your finger in the same manner. Gently tug on the short end (the tail) to secure the slip knot.
5. Place the slip knot onto the crochet hook and pull it tight. The yarn is now securely attached to the hook.

Of course, this is just one method. Another method will be introduced later. Choose the one that suits you best.

How to Hold the Yarn? Holding Guide for Easy

When learning to crochet, holding the yarn correctly is very important for crocheting. Here’s a simple method:

1. For left-hand yarn holding (when using the right hand for the crochet hook).
2. Wrap the yarn around your fingers to allow it to flow smoothly without pulling too tight.
3. Gently pinch the yarn between your thumb and middle finger, with your index finger guiding the yarn.
4. Adjust the tension by moving the yarn between your fingers, ensuring it slides smoothly onto the crochet hook.
5. Keep your hand relaxed — don’t pull too tight. A little looseness can make crocheting smoother.

Practice this method to make crocheting easier. With practice, you’ll find a comfortable way to hold the yarn that suits you, allowing you to create more beautiful crochet patterns.

🛒Crochet Finished Products→

Step-by-Step Practice: Make a Slip Knot

Through the above learn to crochet, you can try another way to make a slip knot. This is a method that mainly uses a crochet hook:

1. Place the yarn tail and the hook on the same side. Position the crochet hook over the yarn, leaving a 5–10 cm tail from the hook. Hold this position with your yarn-holding hand.
2. Tilt the crochet hook so it lies on top of the yarn. Press down so that the hook’s tip is under the yarn.
3. From under the yarn, hook it with the crochet hook and pull it out to form a loop.
4. Press down on the intersection of the loop (you can try pressing it against the edge of a table) to keep it in place.
5. Insert the crochet hook through the center of the loop and repeat the process to finish the slip knot.

We hope these methods can be helpful for learning to crochet. Take your time and enjoy every step. It’s not just learning to crochet; it’s also a different way to experience life.