Chapter 1: Get a Grip
Louie's Loops
Beginner
Holding your yarn and hook correctly is one of the most important aspects of crocheting. Bad habits can make even the most simple stitch look sloppy. So, before we get started, let’s cover some basic tips on handling your tools.
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What you'll learn
What you'll need
Cotton Yarn
Weight
Colors
Any color
Crochet Hook
G6 / 4.00 mm
Abbreviations
The Pattern
01Holding the Hook
There are two basic ways most people hold crochet hooks, we’ll be calling them the “Spoon Grip” and the “Pencil Grip” because you hold them like a spoon and a pencil!
The Spoon Grip
My personal preference, the spoon grip, is great for things like amigurumi, aka small stuffed crocheted creatures. In this position you get the best range of movement with your wrist and also get more strength so pulling yarn through tiny stitches is easier as well. I would suggest beginners start with this grip.
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I’m having similar issues with Lesson one. It won’t let me leave a comment, and there is no way to “complete” the lesson and move on to Lesson 2. I’ve tried using both Safari and Chrome browsers with no luck 🙁
I can’t get to lesson 2.
Hi! I can’t submit comments on Chapter 1, and none of the check mark boxes are showing up on the chapter as well. I have to log out and access the lessons through the pdf. But the lessons are great so far!
Uh i cant see any of the lessons
yeah same, when I created the free account the lessons vanished somewhere
click on go to patterns. the lessons are there
hope this helps
Louie I love you so much, I decided to learn how to crochet for my senior project and you were a HUGE help! Cannot thank you enough. I wish you all the success in the world <3
This is an amazing course! I found an error in the PDF pattern for the hacky sack though. It says Rnd 6-8 is 18 stitches, when it should be 24.
Thank you for all your effort in making this course!
Cant wait to learn how to crochet and add this to another one of my crafts.
An absolutely wonderful beginner course with clear instructions and great videos! Not to mention funny little projects