[Nfb-krafters-korner] how do you hold your crochet hook, was class list out

[Lauren Merryfield]

Hi,
My mom showed me how to hold the crochet hook. But it seemed like it was
just thrown out there in midair. Sighted people could see what was going on
but I couldlnl't feel anything. So I modified how I hold mine. I use my
thumb and middle finger on the sides toward the bottom like a saddle,
holding the hook. The back end of my hook comes up under the palm of my
hand, so my hand helps steady the hook. My pointer finger is over the top of
my hook near the end where the crocheting action is.Sometimes my pointer
finger goes under the front end to "see" what's going on. My left hand
touches the yarn so that it, and my pointer finger, right hand, are guiding
the hook. So there is no "out there in midair" stuff going on. I do not hold
my hook like a fork; I want more leverage than that. 
Thanks,
Lauren

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Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] how do you hold your crochet hook, was
class list out

Hi crocheters,

I found this thread quite interesting. I hope I didn't miss some of it. the
subject line did not reflect a change in topic.

Anyhow, I don't believe I hold my hook either like a pencil or a knife.
I have my thumb on the thumb rest and my forefinger by the right side of my
hook at the tip. My left hand does the yarn-overs.

Cathy F


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