Basic Stitches

 Basic Stitches
1. First get to know your hook and how to hold it.
2. The Pencil position - To hold the hook in this position, grip it as you would a pencil. If the hook has a shaped thumb rest, position your thumb and forefinger on this part. 
The centre of your thumb will be about 5cm from the tip of the hook. If your hook does not have a thumb rest position your thumb and forefinger here.
3. The Knife Position - To hold the hook in this position, grip it as you would when using a knife. If your hook has a thumb rest, settle your thumb and forefinger on this part. 
The centre of your thumb will be about 5cm from the tip of the hook. Grip a hook without a thumb rest the same distance from the tip.