How to Crochet for Absolute Beginners - Lesson 3: Mastering Your Tension

This is Lesson 3 in my brand new comprehensive series to teach absolute beginners how to crochet! These videos will be recorded as if I were teaching you how to crochet in person and will be 12 lessons in total.
This third video of my series is all about mastering your tension, which is one of the hardest things a beginner has to do, but I definitely recommend you master your tension before moving on. Failing to master your tension will result in sloppy, uneven stitches, and possibly even injury to your hands or wrists.
For a free printable "cheat sheet" that shows photos of the step-by-step process for creating a slip knot and for holding your tension how I show you, see this link (drop box): www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/w4uhh6...
For this tutorial, you are welcome to use the supplies you have on hand, but I do recommend that you choose a light, solid-colored yarn that is bulkier in weight (size 5 or 6) and a bigger hook (like an 8.0 or 9.0 mm hook).
If you are interested in the yarn I am using for my tutorials, I really love this Yarn for Beginners that I found on Amazon. Not only do you get 4 balls of yarn, they also send you stitch markers and several yarn needles. You can check it out here (affiliate): amzn.to/3QqYEzi
For a complete set of average-sized hooks, I recommend this set (affiliate): amzn.to/3qr0chU
If you would like a complete aluminum hook set with handles, you can find one here (affiliate): amzn.to/3OIAEpS
The bigger hook I am using in the video is a size 8.0 mm hook I purchased from Hobby Lobby, but you can also find it here (affiliate): amzn.to/459DFF2
If the 8.0 mm hook is sold out, here is another that I like (affiliate): amzn.to/45BBVEX
If you missed the first 2 lessons, you can watch them here:
Lesson 1- • How to Crochet for Abs...
Lesson 2- • How to Crochet for Abs...
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[@AMC-bn1gp]

I love your artistic flair. Thank you for your unique patterns which inspire our creativity.❤

[@DaysCrochet]

Thank you for your kind comment❤️ I needed that today🥹

[@Value1lady]

I still struggle with tension unfortunately i have not been crocheting too long but not a new newbie.

[@DaysCrochet]

I understand. It can be very challenging! If you go to the description box, I included a free printable that has step by step photos for how I teach holding your tension in this video. Maybe it will help you 🙏🏻

[@Value1lady]

@@DaysCrocheti do hold my yarn the same way and still struggle lol. I’m a knife holder for hooks.