I literally chucked when the phone rang. I was taught to crochet by my great grandmother and she told me I was doing it wrong because I couldn’t do the pencil grip. My son wanted (28) me to show him how to crochet and a relatively of his wife told him he was holding his yarn wrong. I just think of llama mama Kayla who has to learn a new way every time she loses a finger. We all do things differently.
You are so right about the way you hold your hook or your tension, I hold mine like a pencil, my daughter holds hers like a knife, we are both right because that’s the way we are most comfortable doing it.
I have MS and after decades of making intricate designs with multiple yarns, I can no longer remember a 2 row repeat. I hope my grandchildren took care of those beautiful flowered lacey afghans and my daughters take care of those doilies.
I was taught at a young age to crochet by my grandmother, when I stayed with her one summer but a year or so later she came to visit and my mother told her that I was holding the hook wrong. She said the most perfect thing, “It’s okay, whatever is comfortable.” Even at that young age it gave me confidence.
Great review, I actually looked at that hook and decided that I didn't want to spend that much and find out that it was not something I would like. I have several Omi hooks they are long and light, but certain yarns make my hooks squeek, and I can not stand it. I only use them for cotton bamboo yarn. I am a knife holder on my hook. My grandmother was a pencil gripper. She yelled at me, and I finally said, "If you want me to crochet,then leave me alone with how I hold my hook, " It comes out the same way." So she did. I was 8 yrs. Old and have been crocheting since.
What you said about how each person crochets or knits is soooo true! I crochet " weird" compared to how " others" hold their yarn. It's made me feel self conscious to crochet in front of other crocheters. Everyone is unique, let's stop judging❤
Same! I hold my working yarn like Tiffany Hansen Crochet and everyone asks me why. Who knows? My grandma taught me when I was super young, so she must've let me figure out my own style. 🧶🧶🧶
I had people tell me I was knitting wrong, loom knitting wrong, crocheting wrong. 😑 This was way before internet. It crushed me, and I quit for years! Now I know there is no wrong way, just my way! A left hander doing them all right handed 😊😊. Thanks Jenn ❤❤
My grandma taught me how to crochet when I was 6 or 7. She also tried to teach me how to knit but I wasn’t able to hold both hooks and wrap the yarn around. So I stuck with crochet and I do the knife hold. I think if my grandma had taught me the pencil hold I wouldn’t have been able to crochet. I have very tiny hands so knife hold works better for me. I started teaching my daughter when she came to visit at Christmas time. I’m finally going to see her again to spend a week with her and my grandbabies they’re not babies anymore but they’re my babies. Anyways she asked if I would teach my granddaughters too when I come down. I’m so excited to past crochet down to them, I can’t wait. I just wish I lived closer so I could go over there more often to help them. Anyways after listening to you talk about holding the hook and how pencil or knife is whatever feels more comfortable for them. I plan on showing them both ways and let them decide which way is easier for them. I can say I really don’t know how to hold it pencil style I’ll just give them the general idea and let them choose. Thank you so much for this information and lesson. I never really gave it any thought. Thanks again and I hope you’re having a wonderful day. Hugs
Good morning! I have always been told that there are no crochet or knit police! The right way is the way that’s comfortable for you! In the end we all achieve the same goal! Ok now I’m off my soapbox!! lol! Hope you have a wonderful day!
Yes!!! 👆👆👆My grandma taught my mom. She was born in the 1800’s and did knife hold. But that’s just how she learned. I like knife hold. Pencil hurts my arthritic thumb.
My grandmother taught me to both knit and crochet when I was maybe 6-8. She taught me to knit Contenetial style As it is similar to crochet in how you hold your needle and yarn. She taught me the knife hold. People would tell me i was wrong And my grandma told me as long as your Tension is even And the project looks good nobody will be able to tell what style you use to get the project done. When it come to crochet if you show me what you are doing I can do it. Trying to do crochet anything with a pattern was a big struggle buss. I am now 62, 4 years ago I found out she taught me European crochet terms. What a difference that makes when you read instructions \patterns.if you know that lol. I just convert all my patterns to EU and I do fine now. Anyway when the project is dine. Nobody will know how you held what and if you used US or EU terms. Just that it looks nice and was made with love. THAT is all that matters. Ignore the snobs. 😊
Good morning, sorry I was on my soapbox, but that is one thing that irritates me. I have been crocheting for 57 years and several times I’ve been told that I hold hook and yarn wrong. Then one day someone overheard that person, saw me get upset and that’s when she told me no crochet or knit police. Do whatever is comfortable for you and your project will turn out just like theirs or even better. Have a great day!
Jenn I went to a nice yarn store with my friend couple years ago. She proceeded to tell the owner how I crochet wrong. He kindly asked her does it come out right when she does? She said yes and he told her that’s the way she crochets and it’s fine. She went to a school in which they daughter her to crochet their way but that’s not mine. People crochet you the most comfortable For you. Jenn gave a beautiful day
Jen, I just love your frankness. I love to crochet and have been crocheting for over 30 years. BUT I learn as an adult and only because my BFF taught me one afternoon how to make a granny square and read instructions. She learn from a book with pictures and instructions. I know I don't crochet correctly. I hold my yarn wrong, but I am comfortable and enjoy what I do and that is all that matters. There is NO Right or Wrong way to crochet, just the Fun way to crochet. Now curious and want a book of crochet stitches. Found this online at a thrift book store. Might get it. Vogue Dictionary of Crochet Stitches by Anne Matthews. I mostly learn from the internet and youtube these days. But a book with pictures, like it. Thank you for sharing and have a great day.
Thank you for explaining that knitting, crocheting, quilting, painting police are self appointed (I’ve met many 😂) and need to show grace because no one knows what the other person is experiencing and why we create the way we do. The journey is what is important, and the end result is ❤
Hello 😊 I just ordered the all wood one from merit 5mm. I agree you hold your hook whatever way it’s comfortable. I have lupus and sometimes its struggle to hold my coffee 🤣
Thanks for another wonderful video. You are so right it isn't the technique you use to crochet, it is the results you achieve from your crocheting. Hold the hook, however it is most comfortable for you. 😊❤ You are obviously a very talented crocheter and could easily ignore correctional messages geared to your techniques. I love ❤️ your beautiful sweater. I have a similar book 📖 with lots of beautiful stitches called "The Complete Photo Guide to Crochet 2nd edition " by Margaret Hubert. This book is never far away from me. Have a great day and happy crafting!
When I teach someone to crochet I show them how I hold my needle (I'm a pencil holder ) But I tell them to hold their needle how ever is comfortable for them to hold it.
Love his phone calls. Btw I learned to knit in Spain. Most people have no idea what I’m doing. I had one friend who looked at me and said you knit like a European. Relax people we all knit or crochet based on what we were taught. Thanks for reviewing this book.
Your hook is beautiful 🤗 I think everyone has their own style of crocheting. Nothing wrong with it, just as long as it works for them!! Love when you show us how the hooks work. Have a great day🥰
As soon as I heard the phone, I knew it was Mr. Cinnamon 😄I was teaching 2 of my grandsons, who are brothers, how to crochet this past winter. I crochet knife grip so of course that was what I was showing them. The 17 yr old crocheted just fine holding the hook knife grip. The 15 yr old ended up holding his pencil grip as he found that way easier for him. So, there you go.🤷🏼♀️ I also find less wrist movement using knife grip. I like longer handle hooks like yourself as they fit better in my hand, no digging into the butt of my hand. Thank you for showing us your beautiful hooks and the book.😊 Wishing you a beautiful blessed day 🙏🏻🥰💖
Thank you, again, for your candid 'speech/scolding' to the haters out there who think their way is Gospel. I get so tired of the bickering in the yarny community that I've stopped reading other channel's comments. Ugh! 😊👍🧶
Good Morning Jennifer. I’m a seasoned crocheter. I am so glad that you brought up charts. I can both read crochet patterns and crochet charts. I strongly encourage anyone that is new to crocheting to learn how to read both. I was about six years old when I learned how to crochet, however I wasn’t taught what any of the stitches were called. I taught myself how to read both patterns and charts. I recently downloaded a crochet pattern that I loved, however the pattern didn’t make ant sense to me. Thank God that the pattern writer added a chart. Following the chart my crochet item came out beautiful.
When teaching others to crochet and they ask how should I hold my hook, I say however you want, whatever is comfortable for you. There is no right way or wrong way to hold a crochet hook :)
Two weeks ago, I purchased a 5.5MM, HiyaHiya aluminum hook. Well, now I am hooked on HiyaHiya! They are pricy for an aluminum hook, even on Amazon. The 5.5MM wad $11.50. I found a returned set of HiyaHiya’s for $39.00, with a beautiful cloth case. Unfortunately, one hook was defective. I ordered another set, at regular price, but they set the wrong set. So, I would be patient ordering sets. The sets come from a third party. Thank goodness, it is easy to return with Amazon. It is amazing how smoothly these hooks are. I can’t manage ergonomic hooks, my brain hurts even trying them. Since my brain aneurysm, it is like my brain says, “what is this, in our hand?” Thanks for bringing up this subject. No two people even hold a pencil or pen the same. Love spending time with you. Loved the opening, “If you know, you know.” 😂😆 Love you, Jennifer. Have a beautiful blessed day. Hugs! 💖🌹❤️
I can crochet with both the knife grip and pencil grip. I tend to use pencil grip with smaller hooks. I agree with you that people should do what is comfortable for them. I feel that if a person is happy with their work and their methods then it is a non issue. Thank you for encouraging diversity and sharing your Amazon finds!
Men are so funny - my husband always calls me when I’m at an appointment - he knows I have an appointment because I told him - but it never fails - he calls 😊
Good morning! The hooks are beautiful! I can't use them because I crochet pencil style. I'm thinking it might not work. You are exactly right about how someone holds the hook!❤ you put a smile on my face every time I watch 😊 we are so much alike in several things! Love you and have a very blessed day!
Hello Jennifer a day late, have to rewatch, as I totally missed it yesterday. Had it on but not watching as had company and firgot to put on hold. These hooks look nice. Loved the purchases. Thanks for sharing, and have a wonderful day! On to todays video
I have that blue glittery one on my wish list on Amazon lol I'm on a hook and yarn ban since 4/1 though so.... I'll just look at it through my screen 😂 Also, I learned pencil grip too, I didn't see the knife grip until I found your channel and you know what? I use the knife grip now. Pencil grip does indeed hurt MY hand more than knife does. I switch it up from time to time just to see if I can still do it that way, but knife grip changed the game for me 🤷🏾♀️
You should check out Crochet Every Way Stitch Dictionary by Dora Ohrenstein. It shows the edges and also what increasing/decreasing looks like. I love it
I crochet pencil grip; I knit by throwing. I am righthanded. I taught my VERY lefthanded daughter to crochet and knit. She was having trouble so I suggested a knife grip for crochet and it workedfor her. Her freshman year in college a friend showed her continental style knitting and she never looked back. When I broke my right wrist several years ago I had to use knife grip until I healed, but it really slowed me down because I'm not used to it.
When my grandmother was teaching me, she was teaching the pencil grip way. I had a hard time until I started holding it the knife way. In fact I didn't realize I wasn't doing it the wrong way until another crocheter told me there wasn't a wrong or right way. My grandmother was always trying to correct my hold.
You are so kind about reviewing the Crochet Book. I have bought books over the years, and it wasn't until I started watching you tube crochet videos on crocheting that I really understood a lot of the crochet patterns. So, sorry, but I just do better by having a video show me how to do it than reading about it. LOL.
My favorite intermediate/advanced stitch dictionary is the Harmony Guide to Crochet Stitches. Its an older book but it IS in color, and each stitch shows a very small swatch of how it works up. There are many stitches I had never even heard of. I purchased mine on Thrift Books for a few dollars.
Thank you for the review of the hook and book. Its great when you order and review new products so we can learn about new 'stuff' that might be interesting to us! You ROCK!❤
Jenn I love your new hook it’s cool. I have arthritis in my hands too so I hold my yarn different as well we all have to do what feels good to ourselves you are so right ❤
I have a friend who can crochet but is adamant she can never knit as her mom told her she was holding the needles wrong. Many of us have tried to tell her but no way will she believe us. So 👏👏👏👏
Happy Wednesday Jen. I’m in love with that hook it’s gorgeous I definitely need to know in the long run how it fits the hand. Also I’m a pencil gripper who holds the hook a bit unconventional for a pencil gripper because the typical way hurts my wrist and cramps my fingers. So I hold it higher and less tight. You’re correct in saying it’s based on what’s comfortable and I wish people like that would just sit all the way down in a corner and think lol
I crochet the same as you do. I cannot do it the other way. I have had surgery on that wrist and hand from carpel tunnel in that hand. It’s more comfortable for me and your right no one needs to judge.
I absolutely agree with you about crocheting the way that’s most comfortable. I learned using the pencil method, and most of the time that’s my preferred method. At one point I had significant pain in my index finger and my knuckles. I changed to the knife method and my pain went away. Soooo do what works.
I'm so glad you showed the Merit hooks. Ever since the Odyssey hooks were discontinued from Furls, I have been kicking myself for not getting a second 5.0mm (H) hook when I could. I don't know why I thought I had but I had not. So I've been on the search for a similar hook, and this looks perfect. I was able to get one similar to the design you purchased for less than $12! I hit purchase before the price went up, LOL. I like the chunky handles for the same reason you do, I crochet with an overhand grip as well and tend to choke the life out of my skinnier hooks. I don't mind wood hooks with the epoxy or whatever they coat it with to make it so shiny and slippery. The Furls Streamline wood hooks are slick in a similar way and I have not noticed much slowing of speed using them. Oh, when I taught myself how to knit there were just magazines and poorly written instruction books, no internet back then. I twisted my stitches too, the purl stitches were just twisted knit stitches. Needless to say, it did not make ribbing. The first year I was married, my husband came home and told me about a yarn shop inside the cable tv shop, and the owner showed me how to purl correctly. So, I feel your pain, but I would have loved to have 500 people tell me what I was doing wrong as long as one person showed me how to do it right. LOL. I'm just 65, so not old, just middle age. Thank goodness for internet tutorials, it sure makes learning a new technique a lot easier.
I have the sewing book, back in Canada. Very informative. I know almost everything there is to know about crochet so I'm in the same boat as you. Idea 💡 ..you should make your own stitch dictionary lol
I love my set of Merit hooks which I got to work with bamboo yarn. I got the 100% wood hook set in the wand style. It has made all the difference in my experience with working with 100% bamboo yarn.
Funny thing.. I learned to crochet pencil style. I can’t remember when I started knife style… so now I can’t do the pencil anymore. It hurts my hands. Ah, the wonders of arthritis 😀 . 💜
Hi. Yes I am often starting projects and go on tangents from one to another. Lately I am working on a corner to corner blanket which is large and sprawling to an unknown dimension. Soon it will be finished! This time I focussed on one project and my satisfaction level is much higher. I can change.
You are correct. I knit into the back loop also. It is easier. When you have a pattern where you need to knit into the back of the loop on your needle in only some stitches, and knit/purl in other stitches, your pattern will be different if you knit into the back only On all stitches.
Love no right way or wrong way It really makes me think of the paraplegic artist who I wish for the life of me I could remember her name but people say that for everything and you know this wonderful lady who was in an accident or maybe it was a medical condition I cannot recall but she painted with her mouth and created amazing works of art so yeah I've always considered there not to be a right or wrong way It's just whatever way works for you to do what you love I still keep going all over the place trying to figure out if I'm crocheting right lol And to me if it's not really wonky looking I think it's okay and I'm proud to gift it mostly to family but it's generally always appreciated and that's all I care for Love and appreciation Hope you guys have a great day or well I guess it's night I don't know it's after midnight Good day Good night have a good week! Also totally love you cinnamon fam!🎉😂❤
Hi Jennifer, I was shown to pencil grip and hated it. It hurt so bad. I knife hold and no pain. Like you said, do what is comfortable to you. Beautiful hook 😊
I was told for 50 years I knit and crochet wrong. I taught myself and my items came out nice. I had my own knitting business in NH, but now live in NC not much call for what I knit. I also taught myself to crochet.
Aw…Mr. Cinnamon wanted to hear your voice! I’ve been told I hold hook and yarn weird. I was taught by my left handed mother. I’m right handed. I always just shrugged and kept on….
That’s right miss stitches. My gramma said it was all the snobs that held the crochet hook like that to look elegant while crocheting even if it was not their natural way of holding it..
And there are beautiful people that are so amazing, like Llama Mama Kayla (love that woman) that hold there hook different than anybody because she only has a thumb on her dominant hand and a thumb and pinky on her non dominant hand but crochets beautiful projects. So Jen is point on. However you do what you do is the correct way for YOU, just keep on producing YOUR art♥🧶
I just crochet how I was taught and I’m comfortable with it. Since looking at RUclipss I see all kinds of different ways to hold the hook. I don’t know what’s the proper way and I don’t know that I care. I hold my hook like a pencil.
Its just not cinnamon stitches without mr. Cinnamon calling. Haha
Right? 🤣
@@CinnamonStitchesit is hilarious!! It amuses me!
@@oldmomma56 seriously love it. It's tradition now. Haha
I literally chucked when the phone rang. I was taught to crochet by my great grandmother and she told me I was doing it wrong because I couldn’t do the pencil grip. My son wanted (28) me to show him how to crochet and a relatively of his wife told him he was holding his yarn wrong. I just think of llama mama Kayla who has to learn a new way every time she loses a finger. We all do things differently.
Look at Momma Llama! Boy she does amazing things with 3 fingers!!
You are so right about the way you hold your hook or your tension, I hold mine like a pencil, my daughter holds hers like a knife, we are both right because that’s the way we are most comfortable doing it.
I have MS and after decades of making intricate designs with multiple yarns, I can no longer remember a 2 row repeat. I hope my grandchildren took care of those beautiful flowered lacey afghans and my daughters take care of those doilies.
I was taught at a young age to crochet by my grandmother, when I stayed with her one summer but a year or so later she came to visit and my mother told her that I was holding the hook wrong. She said the most perfect thing, “It’s okay, whatever is comfortable.” Even at that young age it gave me confidence.
Great review, I actually looked at that hook and decided that I didn't want to spend that much and find out that it was not something I would like. I have several Omi hooks they are long and light, but certain yarns make my hooks squeek, and I can not stand it. I only use them for cotton bamboo yarn. I am a knife holder on my hook. My grandmother was a pencil gripper. She yelled at me, and I finally said, "If you want me to crochet,then leave me alone with how I hold my hook, " It comes out the same way." So she did. I was 8 yrs. Old and have been crocheting since.
I fell out laughing the second the phone rang 🤣
Lol i dont know what is with him lately! Its every time i record
Same! 🤣
Same 😂
What you said about how each person crochets or knits is soooo true! I crochet " weird" compared to how " others" hold their yarn. It's made me feel self conscious to crochet in front of other crocheters. Everyone is unique, let's stop judging❤
Same! I hold my working yarn like Tiffany Hansen Crochet and everyone asks me why. Who knows? My grandma taught me when I was super young, so she must've let me figure out my own style. 🧶🧶🧶
AMEN! If we all get to the same finish line who cares what color our shoes were! Too many joy killers in this old world.
I had people tell me I was knitting wrong, loom knitting wrong, crocheting wrong. 😑 This was way before internet. It crushed me, and I quit for years! Now I know there is no wrong way, just my way! A left hander doing them all right handed 😊😊. Thanks Jenn ❤❤
Good morning, tell it girl!!! Absolutely crochet the way it’s comfortable for you.
My grandma taught me how to crochet when I was 6 or 7. She also tried to teach me how to knit but I wasn’t able to hold both hooks and wrap the yarn around. So I stuck with crochet and I do the knife hold. I think if my grandma had taught me the pencil hold I wouldn’t have been able to crochet. I have very tiny hands so knife hold works better for me. I started teaching my daughter when she came to visit at Christmas time. I’m finally going to see her again to spend a week with her and my grandbabies they’re not babies anymore but they’re my babies. Anyways she asked if I would teach my granddaughters too when I come down. I’m so excited to past crochet down to them, I can’t wait. I just wish I lived closer so I could go over there more often to help them. Anyways after listening to you talk about holding the hook and how pencil or knife is whatever feels more comfortable for them. I plan on showing them both ways and let them decide which way is easier for them. I can say I really don’t know how to hold it pencil style I’ll just give them the general idea and let them choose. Thank you so much for this information and lesson. I never really gave it any thought. Thanks again and I hope you’re having a wonderful day. Hugs
Good morning! I have always been told that there are no crochet or knit police! The right way is the way that’s comfortable for you! In the end we all achieve the same goal! Ok now I’m off my soapbox!! lol! Hope you have a wonderful day!
Good morning!
Yes!!! 👆👆👆My grandma taught my mom. She was born in the 1800’s and did knife hold. But that’s just how she learned. I like knife hold. Pencil hurts my arthritic thumb.
My grandmother taught me to both knit and crochet when I was maybe 6-8. She taught me to knit Contenetial style As it is similar to crochet in how you hold your needle and yarn. She taught me the knife hold. People would tell me i was wrong And my grandma told me as long as your Tension is even And the project looks good nobody will be able to tell what style you use to get the project done. When it come to crochet if you show me what you are doing I can do it. Trying to do crochet anything with a pattern was a big struggle buss. I am now 62, 4 years ago I found out she taught me European crochet terms. What a difference that makes when you read instructions \patterns.if you know that lol. I just convert all my patterns to EU and I do fine now. Anyway when the project is dine. Nobody will know how you held what and if you used US or EU terms. Just that it looks nice and was made with love. THAT is all that matters. Ignore the snobs. 😊
Good morning, sorry I was on my soapbox, but that is one thing that irritates me. I have been crocheting for 57 years and several times I’ve been told that I hold hook and yarn wrong. Then one day someone overheard that person, saw me get upset and that’s when she told me no crochet or knit police. Do whatever is comfortable for you and your project will turn out just like theirs or even better. Have a great day!
Jenn I went to a nice yarn store with my friend couple years ago. She proceeded to tell the owner how I crochet wrong. He kindly asked her does it come out right when she does? She said yes and he told her that’s the way she crochets and it’s fine. She went to a school in which they daughter her to crochet their way but that’s not mine. People crochet you the most comfortable For you. Jenn gave a beautiful day
Jen, I just love your frankness. I love to crochet and have been crocheting for over 30 years. BUT I learn as an adult and only because my BFF taught me one afternoon how to make a granny square and read instructions. She learn from a book with pictures and instructions. I know I don't crochet correctly. I hold my yarn wrong, but I am comfortable and enjoy what I do and that is all that matters. There is NO Right or Wrong way to crochet, just the Fun way to crochet.
Now curious and want a book of crochet stitches. Found this online at a thrift book store. Might get it. Vogue Dictionary of Crochet Stitches by Anne Matthews. I mostly learn from the internet and youtube these days. But a book with pictures, like it. Thank you for sharing and have a great day.
Thank you for explaining that knitting, crocheting, quilting, painting police are self appointed (I’ve met many 😂) and need to show grace because no one knows what the other person is experiencing and why we create the way we do. The journey is what is important, and the end result is ❤
Your grip is yours for a reason. My grip is mine for a reason. Subject closed!
Hello 😊
I just ordered the all wood one from merit 5mm. I agree you hold your hook whatever way it’s comfortable. I have lupus and sometimes its struggle to hold my coffee 🤣
It doesn’t matter how you hold your hook, if it works for you that’s the right way. Those are beautiful hooks. 🧶💜🙏🏻
Thanks for another wonderful video. You are so right it isn't the technique you use to crochet, it is the results you achieve from your crocheting. Hold the hook, however it is most comfortable for you. 😊❤ You are obviously a very talented crocheter and could easily ignore correctional messages geared to your techniques. I love ❤️ your beautiful sweater. I have a similar book 📖 with lots of beautiful stitches called "The Complete Photo Guide to Crochet 2nd edition " by Margaret Hubert. This book is never far away from me. Have a great day and happy crafting!
When I teach someone to crochet I show them how I hold my needle (I'm a pencil holder ) But I tell them to hold their needle how ever is comfortable for them to hold it.
I love your pointing that hook at the camera.... you are my kind of people!!!
Love his phone calls. Btw I learned to knit in Spain. Most people have no idea what I’m doing. I had one friend who looked at me and said you knit like a European. Relax people we all knit or crochet based on what we were taught. Thanks for reviewing this book.
Your hook is beautiful 🤗 I think everyone has their own style of crocheting. Nothing wrong with it, just as long as it works for them!! Love when you show us how the hooks work. Have a great day🥰
Hey Jen! Thanks for always doing "real talk" with us!! Oh and Yes 7" is always better than 6" LOL 😉🤣🤣🤣LOL
I just couldn't help myself, I had to!! LOL🤣🤣
I just looked for the same hook that you got, 7.5mm but they don’t have that size. You really got a unicorn!
As soon as I heard the phone, I knew it was Mr. Cinnamon 😄I was teaching 2 of my grandsons, who are brothers, how to crochet this past winter. I crochet knife grip so of course that was what I was showing them. The 17 yr old crocheted just fine holding the hook knife grip. The 15 yr old ended up holding his pencil grip as he found that way easier for him. So, there you go.🤷🏼♀️ I also find less wrist movement using knife grip.
I like longer handle hooks like yourself as they fit better in my hand, no digging into the butt of my hand. Thank you for showing us your beautiful hooks and the book.😊
Wishing you a beautiful blessed day 🙏🏻🥰💖
Thank you, again, for your candid 'speech/scolding' to the haters out there who think their way is Gospel. I get so tired of the bickering in the yarny community that I've stopped reading other channel's comments. Ugh! 😊👍🧶
Mr. Cinnamon wants to hear your voice, so so cute.lol
Good Morning Jennifer. I’m a seasoned crocheter. I am so glad that you brought up charts. I can both read crochet patterns and crochet charts. I strongly encourage anyone that is new to crocheting to learn how to read both. I was about six years old when I learned how to crochet, however I wasn’t taught what any of the stitches were called. I taught myself how to read both patterns and charts. I recently downloaded a crochet pattern that I loved, however the pattern didn’t make ant sense to me. Thank God that the pattern writer added a chart. Following the chart my crochet item came out beautiful.
I just love that sweater! Makes you pop.
When teaching others to crochet and they ask how should I hold my hook, I say however you want, whatever is comfortable for you. There is no right way or wrong way to hold a crochet hook :)
Two weeks ago, I purchased a 5.5MM, HiyaHiya aluminum hook. Well, now I am hooked on HiyaHiya! They are pricy for an aluminum hook, even on Amazon. The 5.5MM wad $11.50. I found a returned set of HiyaHiya’s for $39.00, with a beautiful cloth case. Unfortunately, one hook was defective. I ordered another set, at regular price, but they set the wrong set. So, I would be patient ordering sets. The sets come from a third party. Thank goodness, it is easy to return with Amazon. It is amazing how smoothly these hooks are. I can’t manage ergonomic hooks, my brain hurts even trying them. Since my brain aneurysm, it is like my brain says, “what is this, in our hand?” Thanks for bringing up this subject. No two people even hold a pencil or pen the same. Love spending time with you. Loved the opening, “If you know, you know.” 😂😆 Love you, Jennifer. Have a beautiful blessed day. Hugs! 💖🌹❤️
I can crochet with both the knife grip and pencil grip. I tend to use pencil grip with smaller hooks. I agree with you that people should do what is comfortable for them. I feel that if a person is happy with their work and their methods then it is a non issue. Thank you for encouraging diversity and sharing your Amazon finds!
Men are so funny - my husband always calls me when I’m at an appointment - he knows I have an appointment because I told him - but it never fails - he calls 😊
Good morning! The hooks are beautiful! I can't use them because I crochet pencil style. I'm thinking it might not work. You are exactly right about how someone holds the hook!❤ you put a smile on my face every time I watch 😊 we are so much alike in several things! Love you and have a very blessed day!
You are absolutely correct!!!❤❤❤ I hold my needle as you do my mom and sister hold it differently. What matters is you are enjoying your project.
Hello Jennifer a day late, have to rewatch, as I totally missed it yesterday. Had it on but not watching as had company and firgot to put on hold. These hooks look nice. Loved the purchases. Thanks for sharing, and have a wonderful day! On to todays video
Good morning Jen, I hope you are having a wonderful day 💗 💖
I have that blue glittery one on my wish list on Amazon lol I'm on a hook and yarn ban since 4/1 though so.... I'll just look at it through my screen 😂
Also, I learned pencil grip too, I didn't see the knife grip until I found your channel and you know what? I use the knife grip now. Pencil grip does indeed hurt MY hand more than knife does. I switch it up from time to time just to see if I can still do it that way, but knife grip changed the game for me 🤷🏾♀️
That sure is a big chunky hook. I’ve never seen a 7.5 mm hook. It is beautiful!
That is a really cool size and it’s really pretty. Hope you’re having a good morning.❤
You should check out Crochet Every Way Stitch Dictionary by Dora Ohrenstein. It shows the edges and also what increasing/decreasing looks like. I love it
I crochet pencil grip; I knit by throwing. I am righthanded. I taught my VERY lefthanded daughter to crochet and knit. She was having trouble so I suggested a knife grip for crochet and it workedfor her. Her freshman year in college a friend showed her continental style knitting and she never looked back. When I broke my right wrist several years ago I had to use knife grip until I healed, but it really slowed me down because I'm not used to it.
When my grandmother was teaching me, she was teaching the pencil grip way. I had a hard time until I started holding it the knife way. In fact I didn't realize I wasn't doing it the wrong way until another crocheter told me there wasn't a wrong or right way. My grandmother was always trying to correct my hold.
You are so kind about reviewing the Crochet Book. I have bought books over the years, and it wasn't until I started watching you tube crochet videos on crocheting that I really understood a lot of the crochet patterns. So, sorry, but I just do better by having a video show me how to do it than reading about it. LOL.
Twisted sounds perfect for you!
My favorite intermediate/advanced stitch dictionary is the Harmony Guide to Crochet Stitches. Its an older book but it IS in color, and each stitch shows a very small swatch of how it works up. There are many stitches I had never even heard of. I purchased mine on Thrift Books for a few dollars.
I just love that top you are wearing
Can you show us your emotional chickens. They are so adorable
Thank you for addressing how we each hold our hooks. I always felt like I looked like a fool when I saw those using the pencil grip.
I would love a book of borders!
Thank you for the review of the hook and book. Its great when you order and review new products so we can learn about new 'stuff' that might be interesting to us! You ROCK!❤
Jenn I love your new hook it’s cool. I have arthritis in my hands too so I hold my yarn different as well we all have to do what feels good to ourselves you are so right ❤
I’m a Susan Bates style of hook lover.
Hey Jennifer
I just checked Amazon to get that crochet hook,
They want $100 for that crochet hook right now
Wow!
I have a friend who can crochet but is adamant she can never knit as her mom told her she was holding the needles wrong. Many of us have tried to tell her but no way will she believe us. So 👏👏👏👏
Hi Jen. That is a very pretty hook!!☺️🧶
I have a few of the merit hooks. My daughter got them for me and I love them
Happy Wednesday Jen. I’m in love with that hook it’s gorgeous I definitely need to know in the long run how it fits the hand. Also I’m a pencil gripper who holds the hook a bit unconventional for a pencil gripper because the typical way hurts my wrist and cramps my fingers. So I hold it higher and less tight. You’re correct in saying it’s based on what’s comfortable and I wish people like that would just sit all the way down in a corner and think lol
You crack me up on a regular basis!
I crochet the same as you do. I cannot do it the other way. I have had surgery on that wrist and hand from carpel tunnel in that hand. It’s more comfortable for me and your right no one needs to judge.
I absolutely agree with you about crocheting the way that’s most comfortable. I learned using the pencil method, and most of the time that’s my preferred method. At one point I had significant pain in my index finger and my knuckles. I changed to the knife method and my pain went away. Soooo do what works.
I'm so glad you showed the Merit hooks. Ever since the Odyssey hooks were discontinued from Furls, I have been kicking myself for not getting a second 5.0mm (H) hook when I could. I don't know why I thought I had but I had not. So I've been on the search for a similar hook,
and this looks perfect. I was able to get one similar to the design you purchased for less than $12! I hit purchase before the price went up, LOL. I like the chunky handles for the same reason you do, I crochet with an overhand grip as well and tend to choke the life out of my skinnier
hooks. I don't mind wood hooks with the epoxy or whatever they coat it with to make it so shiny and slippery. The Furls Streamline wood hooks are slick in a similar way and I have not noticed much slowing of speed using them. Oh, when I taught myself how to knit there were just magazines and poorly written instruction books, no internet back then. I twisted my stitches too, the purl stitches were just twisted knit stitches. Needless to say, it did not make ribbing. The first year I was married, my husband came home and told me about a yarn shop inside the cable tv shop, and the owner showed me how to purl correctly. So, I feel your pain, but I would have loved to have 500 people tell me what I was doing wrong as long as one person showed me how to do it right. LOL. I'm just 65, so not old, just middle age. Thank goodness for internet tutorials, it sure makes learning a new technique a lot easier.
I have the sewing book, back in Canada. Very informative. I know almost everything there is to know about crochet so I'm in the same boat as you. Idea 💡 ..you should make your own stitch dictionary lol
The way I hold my hook seems to be pencil to overhand -a twirling motion. 😂😂😂❤❤
I love my set of Merit hooks which I got to work with bamboo yarn. I got the 100% wood hook set in the wand style. It has made all the difference in my experience with working with 100% bamboo yarn.
Hi, Thanks for the hook and book review.
Funny thing.. I learned to crochet pencil style. I can’t remember when I started knife style… so now I can’t do the pencil anymore. It hurts my hands. Ah, the wonders of arthritis 😀 . 💜
Good morning. That is an amazing hook
Good morning!
Hi. Yes I am often starting projects and go on tangents from one to another. Lately I am working on a corner to corner blanket which is large and sprawling to an unknown dimension. Soon it will be finished! This time I focussed on one project and my satisfaction level is much higher. I can change.
That you love the hooks!!! Love the sweater!!! Thanks for the fun!!!!
You are correct. I knit into the back loop also. It is easier. When you have a pattern where you need to knit into the back of the loop on your needle in only some stitches, and knit/purl in other stitches, your pattern will be different if you knit into the back only
On all stitches.
I have an almost pocket sized stich dictionary that is pretty thorough. My problem is is that I've misplaced it years ago!! (Crazy me!!)
Love no right way or wrong way It really makes me think of the paraplegic artist who I wish for the life of me I could remember her name but people say that for everything and you know this wonderful lady who was in an accident or maybe it was a medical condition I cannot recall but she painted with her mouth and created amazing works of art so yeah I've always considered there not to be a right or wrong way It's just whatever way works for you to do what you love I still keep going all over the place trying to figure out if I'm crocheting right lol And to me if it's not really wonky looking I think it's okay and I'm proud to gift it mostly to family but it's generally always appreciated and that's all I care for Love and appreciation Hope you guys have a great day or well I guess it's night I don't know it's after midnight Good day Good night have a good week! Also totally love you cinnamon fam!🎉😂❤
i love this hook too and they are so pretty
Jen, Mr. Cinnamon just wants to hear ur voice!!!❤❤🎉
Hi Jennifer, I was shown to pencil grip and hated it. It hurt so bad. I knife hold and no pain. Like you said, do what is comfortable to you. Beautiful hook 😊
Ooooooh!! Pretty hook!
Beautiful hooks
😂 I used to do that to my mom ❤
Morning 😊😊😊❤❤❤
Morning!
I was told for 50 years I knit and crochet wrong. I taught myself and my items came out nice. I had my own knitting business in NH, but now live in NC not much call for what I knit. I also taught myself to crochet.
I hold my hook, like a spoon. I said practicing eating ice cream.
Beautiful crochet hooks❤
Thank you for sharing! ❤
Aw…Mr. Cinnamon wanted to hear your voice! I’ve been told I hold hook and yarn weird. I was taught by my left handed mother. I’m right handed. I always just shrugged and kept on….
That’s right miss stitches. My gramma said it was all the snobs that held the crochet hook like that to look elegant while crocheting even if it was not their natural way of holding it..
And there are beautiful people that are so amazing, like Llama Mama Kayla (love that woman) that hold there hook different than anybody because she only has a thumb on her dominant hand and a thumb and pinky on her non dominant hand but crochets beautiful projects. So Jen is point on. However you do what you do is the correct way for YOU, just keep on producing YOUR art♥🧶
I just crochet how I was taught and I’m comfortable with it. Since looking at RUclipss I see all kinds of different ways to hold the hook. I don’t know what’s the proper way and I don’t know that I care. I hold my hook like a pencil.
Loved this ❤️
Beautiful hooks, I don't think I could use them kind if hooks. I'm trying them Prym ones. That book looks interesting.
Good morning sunshine 🧶☕️🤩
Good morning!
Good morning, you are always a good start to my day ♥♥
Good morning
Good morning Jen. Mr. C is so funny . I think he calls you because he misses you.
Good morning
Good morning,always so happy to see you
Good morning!
Love what you’re wearing! Is there a tutorial?