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QuestionHow do I make my crochet tighter?Sarah Stearns is a DIY Specialist, Artist, Maker, Blogger, and the Founder of SarahMaker.com. With over ten years of experience, she specializes in fun, approachable crafts like crocheting, making polymer clay jewelry, quilting, and creating Cricut projects. Her work has been featured in several publications, such as Scientific American, Good Housekeeping, Vox, and Apartment Therapy. Sarah holds a BA in Psychology from Vanderbilt University.Loop the yarn once around your pinkie before passing it under the third and middle fingers and over the index finger.
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QuestionHow do you maintain even tension when crocheting?This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerOne way to keep your tension even is to make sure you’re holding the yarn and hook comfortably. Make sure the hook is in your dominant hand and the yarn is in your non-dominant hand. Pull your yarn from the center of the skein as you work, and wind your yarn into a cake before you start. You can also use a tension regulator (a crocheted tube that fits around your index finger) to help control the tension. You’ll pull the yarn for your project through the regulator as you work.
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QuestionWhy does my crochet keep twisting?This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerThis can happen if your crochet is either too loose or too tight. Using a tensioner may help prevent this. You can also ensure more even tension by using a hook that’s appropriately sized for the yarn you’re using.
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QuestionHow do you hold your hand when crocheting?This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerIt depends a bit on your personal preference. Ideally, hold your hands in a way that feels comfortable to you. For example, you might try pinching the yarn between your middle and pointer fingers, while gripping the crocheted portion of the yarn between the tips of your thumb, middle, and ring fingers. Experiment around to find a technique that feels comfortable to you.
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