Holding the Needle To begin you will need a size I of H hook. Find a pretty light colored yarn or "manly" light colored yarn if the shoe fits. Hold the needle as you would a pencil. Apply pressure to the flat section of the needle with your thumb. Keep your index finger slightly behind the flat section. You will be using your index finger to stabilize the needle.. Your middle finger will have another job to do once you start to crotchet. It will help hold the loops on your needle while you are pulling through. The hook part needs to be kinda' pointing down. Hold this in your hand for a few minutes until it becomes more comfortable. |