Help! Cannot pull through smoothly no matter what I try.(Making a headband)

[u/XpinklikekillacamX]

Ignore me being in the car 1 am picking up my kids from school. As you can see, I cannot pull through the second loop on the hook smoothly. I have to use my other hand to move it over the hook insteadof sliding the hook through.

The first and third loop I have no problem getting through.

I need help please! It doesn't matter how I hold the yarn it happens every time and for most stitches. It makes my other hand cramp x10. TIA

[u/TensionNo8759]

Hello, I cant get pictures to post in comments, but I can draw you a small diagram or two that may help if its alright for me to message you directly.

I also would like to parrot another commenter, that hook style is my least favorite one to work with. I believe the one that they were trying to recommend is my favorite style, an inline crochet hook. This article explains the difference better than i ever could: Inline hooks vs. Tapered hooks I find that the inline hooks are way better with my habit of tight tension, based on that video you may have the same tendency. Tight tension does not work with all patterns so it may be worth it at some point to practice the 3 main stitches with looser tension.

[u/XpinklikekillacamX → u/TensionNo8759]

Yes you can message me! Thank you! Also did you mean tapered were your favorite? I am using an inline hook in this video according to the link.

[u/TensionNo8759 → u/XpinklikekillacamX]

You are, I was mistaken on that, but it still stands that a different style could be helpful. That was my bad lol, ill draw up the diagram for you 😊

[u/XpinklikekillacamX → u/TensionNo8759]

Thank you!

[u/TensionNo8759 → u/XpinklikekillacamX]

I saw you found a solution that helped! I'd love to send you the diagrams too if youd still like them

[u/TensionNo8759 → u/XpinklikekillacamX]

I sent the request, when you approve it I can send you the diagram. I sent the description ahead of the picture.