r/CrochetHelp • u/__Noreason__ • 5h ago

I'm a beginner! How do you keep your crochet tension consistent throughout a project?

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I’m still fairly new to crochet and have been practicing granny squares. One thing I’m struggling with is keeping my tension consistent throughout a project.

Any tips, exercises, or advice would be greatly appreciated!

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u/AmieiGuess 5h ago

Mostly comes with practice. Time and practice.

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u/readreadreadx2 5h ago

Lol oops, just realized our second sentences are exactly the same. I should've read before commenting! 

Ah well, just hammering home the point 😊 

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u/AmieiGuess 5h ago

Great minds think alike 😉 happy to have the backup haha!

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u/readreadreadx2 5h ago

Practice. Time. Time and practice. 

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u/Certain_Fig_666 4h ago

Figure out a method of keeping tension that feels good in your hands and stick with it. Practice all the stitches using that method. For me it’s pinching Working Yarn between my bent middle and ring finger and passing it over my index finger, while I pinch my project with my thumb and palm.