I have been crocheting for many years on and off, I stopped because I could never get my tension even. I’m in my sixties and absolutely love this thing for two reasons, it keeps my tension perfect and it also helps my hands because I have rheumatoid arthritis in both hands. Your never too old to learn, thank you thank you 😁
@@tinaknutsento reduce inflammation, look into oxalates in your diet. Many vegetables have high oxalates. Check out the book, Toxic Superfoods. Also look into carnivore diet. Good luck.
me: finding this video yay! I can finally crochet without holding it too tight! also me after crocheting the first line: oh wait, you have to have good tension in order to make this 👁👄👁
Can't get tension right? I know, let's do double-crotchet* in a tiny circle with a what the bloody hell now stitch slip thingie eh wot? Mine wasn't very good. One side was there inches higher than the other, it looked like a trumpet. And fell off my finger 😠 HOWEVER....can I have a drum roll please? Or vague attention at least. I'm needy. I discovered the perfect tension-thingy; those very stretchy ponytail bands. Not the thin ones, the ones that used to made of towelling but dunno what now (I'll find a link if anyone wants one) Controls the tension perfectly and is fully adjustable for different size wool. I just have to persuade the cat to give it back... *renamed cos it makes me crotchetty!
lolll my first regulator was pretty loose too. but then i used it to make a second one, and ive made like 10 total now and always use one of the ones i already made to make the next lol. it helped me!
I would really like to know more about where to get these ponytail bands and how you use them! My tension is so bad I can’t even manage a single chain! And it’s so frustrating because knitting doesn’t give me anywhere near this much trouble. Even finger loop braiding was easier than trying to crochet!
@Ciriun Here ya go. I'm fairly sure it's these, tho you can get different sizes. I'm afraid I bought mine so long ago I can't remember if they were mixed sizes, but I've used all the sizes I have and they all work, I just wrap the larger ones round my finger one more time. I can crochet now and no longer need them (finally made the bloody regulator too, but not in the round) but altho I have tried every type of ring, regulator etc, I still use them for finer yarns when my hand gets tired cos they're the most comfortable. If you have an old pair of leggings lying around I'd guess you could make a similar small loop with an offcut - anything stretchy and soft with no "grab" should work. One tip I do have for learning is use a thicker yarn - I'd never have mastered it with anything below worsted/aran weight, especially as the first couple of rows are always the hardest. At least if the tension is controlled it's another thing to not have to worry about. Hope this helps and best of luck 🤗 www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ELASTIC-ENDLESS-PONYTAIL-BOBBLES-HAIR-BANDS-BLACK-MIX-COLOUR-TOWELLING-TYPE-NEW/281044446463?hash=item416f8decff:g:Fw4AAOSwoZJdnh0c&amdata=enc:AQAIAAAA0BMUPv6Ex22IYb3/pwdCtHqKG4Hn1YD/Vl3309G0yx6RZGuBCNrRoaV/cJyF/QrX2vy8DWorq8T4PaxFeAkTtkjcPbMDhOtY5UR8Pf6wqM+55eFwZnyNLwYF+NbXrkOvo476RkUuBdqLij2WRlXUj8GHRVl7JZhMOWn2bKksjmMtsgF8XShZhnFWB+vJUJ6vpAl5mIplTRu8oXHsM6T01SF+IoX8J0awVUi5/2Sso4JINtp+9XXHjEpVM3Mym0AWlUVF0JsZ3L/L00NV3KyNAfA=%7Ctkp:Bk9SR7in_YWUYg&pageci=d1d7356c-8a02-4248-8f85-769000fd9afc&redirect=mobile
@Ciriun Oops, forgot to say how to use... You just wrap it round your finger. They're small rings made of soft, stretchy fabric so you just stick it on your index finger and double up, exactly as you would when using elastic bands to keep something together. Run the yarn through it just as you would with any other ring and you're done. Because even the smallest one will loop round your finger at least twice, you can then either run the yarn underneath both loops or just one. It sounds horribly complicated but it's exactly the same as wrapping an elastic band round your finger, only softer and far more comfortable.
Thank you so much. My left hand is deformed (some fingers move a bit & some don't move at all) I have been putting the ball of yarn on the floor & clasping the thread between my knees to tension it.. This is a lot more ... dignified. :-)
I think that's awesome though and a great work-out for ones upper thighs. Holding your yarn tension with your knees is impressive if you ask me! I've been trying to find a way to do it with my toes because I have this terrible way of keeping my tension and I just can't seem to break the habit (31 years of holding tension the same way, so it's pretty ingrained...lol), which is terrible because the way I hold my tension is PAINFUL when working with things like crochet thread, DK/Sport. Worsted weight and above, it's no problem.
I used to be able to crochet anything and now thanks to your video, I hope to be able to learn how to use my skills by using the Tension Holder that I hope that I can make it easier. I am using a bulky weight yarn will this weight work?
It took me over an hour to finish this thing! That's how BEGINNER I am! Thanks for this because I was definitely gonna quit trying to crochet because my right hand is ignorant and just couldn't get the tension right!
At least you could make it. I still can't make it. Everything in me wants to learn to Crochet 🧶. I won't give up. I've always heard practice makes perfect that's what I'm depending on. Thank you
I immediately thought of my eight year old grandson who wants to learn to crochet. It is awkward for him to understand how to wrap the yarn and hold the tension as well as manipulating the hook to make a chain. WOW! I could see the advantage of him having only one task to concentrate on at a time thus eliminating his frustration. I guess I will need to make a smaller version for him when I visit at the end of July. Thank you so much from sunny Queensland, I Australia.
This is a total game changer for me! I love crocheting but have issues with my baby fingers and end up with what I refer to as ‘pinky fatigue’ and my pinky’s feel like they are going to lock up and I lose total strength and can’t control my tension at all. This has allowed me to have total control, tighten up my stitches and crochet for hours without any issue! Thank you so very, very much!
Super beginner crocheter here- I have struggled to make this 3 times, on the 3rd time I finally made it!!! So happy. Now going to use my new tension regulator to make a new tension regulator that will be a little bit more uniform!! Thank you so much!
I’m in denial about how smooth the tension is on this starting chain. For the first time ever!! I always struggle to produce even an adequate chain. I found this just in time to start my first garment. Thank you so much. This perfect and beautiful starting chain has changed my crochet life.
Thank you so much for this. My son wants to learn how to crochet, and he was having such a hard time with holding his yarn, I made one for him and it has helped him so much!
This is fantastic! I have Arthritis and just made one of these to try, it helps immensely! Also, I'm attempting to teach a group of 1st graders how to crochet and I think if I make one of these for each of them, it may make learning a bit easier, as they're tiny fingers will have less to juggle. Thank you!
I started to crochet and because I knit a lot I thought it would make it easier for me to crochet, but I realized quickly that I cannot hold my yarn with my left hand to crochet.. I was desperate and about to just stop trying when I found the tension regulator video... it changed everything!!! I don’t think I will ever be able to crochet without one, but it’s ok I love what I can do with it!!! Thank you so much!!!
Oh it DEFINITELY worked!!!! Mine wasn't as "put together" because i couldn't get the tension right 😂😂 but when i tell you this is a TOTAL game changer for me!!! You say that you don't want people to rely on this forever but I probably will. I'm just being honest. I was gonna just give up and go buy me some knitting needles and call it a day. It works AMAZING and no lie, it made me so happy because i was feeling so defeated. When I say that my right hand is ignorant, I really mean it! I can do NOTHING with my right so i don't think i would've been able to successfully learn to crochet without this!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!💞💞💞
Oh boy, this is pure genius! I suffer from hand pain and it can really cause my tension to suffer, especially when the weather is damp and/or cold. This will make crocheting a lot more fun for me again! Thank you SO much!
Thank you so much for this. I have arthritis and cannot close my fingers properly. No longer able to knit because of painful thumbs, I decided to try crochet only to find tensioning impossible. This nifty little finger sleeve has solved the problem. What a benefit!
Using the tension regulator combined with using a straight-necked hook at first like Susan Bates', versus Boye, was indeed a game-changer and really got me from limping to going. I think I might be weening off of the regulator now for granny squares, but it remains to be seen if I might need it for extra-consistent, small gauge loom-knit-looking stitches for Amigurumi and such.
Yes I completely understand what you mean and that’s exactly how I think it should be used. I think the tension regulator is more of a crutch until you really get the hang of it and it sounds like you’re getting there which is great!
Thank you so much for this video! I was about to give up crocheting, but you just halved the number of hands I struggle with :D I have hEDS and my hands and fingers are just not cooperating most days. Thank you!
I count myself lucky because I don’t need a tension regulator BUT I’m teaching my cousin to crochet and I think this is EXACTLY what she needs. THANK YOU!!! ❤️
this is a gamechanger. just finished making mine and im just so happy about how easy and less tense my left fingers are 😭😭😭 this is smth beginners should learn at the start 😭😭😭
Wonderful! My small swatch worked up like a charm using this regulator, and I didn't miss not having the yarn wrapped around my little finger! I just need to figure out how to change yarn colours while using it now 😊
This was an absolute game changer for me! It works better than the tensioners you can buy! I’ve tried pretty much every style and tactic and this is the BEST! It was a little difficult to make since I needed one to make one, 😂, but even with my ugly, misshapen first try, I was able to finally crochet! (And then I went back and made another that was prettier!) I also have the beginnings of arthritis and stiffness in my hands so I wouldn’t be able to comfortably crochet otherwise.
This is freaking genius! Did you invent this? Wow! Hoping it will help with the arthritis I’m developing in that index finger (caused by so much crocheting, no doubt). Thank you!!!
I did hear that it helps with arthritis so I hope it does help you too! No, I didn’t invent it. I’m not sure who did but I totally agree that this is a genius tool and I knew more people needed to hear about it!
It's helped me, been learning for over a year, made a granny square blanket, washed it and one of the squares fell apart, I tossed it out but I'm still proud of it🤓 I've come a long way
Why throw it away? It was only one square. I'm not mocking you. I'm trying to help. Was it a weave? As that what happened to one of my projects. I made a coaster for my mum. She washed it and said it came apart as I didn't weave it properly so she took the rest of it apart. So I go up a bit further and either put a tiny bit of clear PVA on it or candle wax.. But PVA works better, only a fab though on the ends.
I've got Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder and my finger joints have been getting steadily worse over the last few years. I've been crocheting for years but it's been getting harder & more painful for me. Someone just recommended this video to me and it's something I didn't even know I needed but I'm one of those people it'll be a game changer for. Thank you!
Thank you so much! I am starting to learn how to crochet and I've noticed that I always pull my yarn to tight which makes it hard for me to insert my hooks into the stitches. This regulator really helps me with tension which in turns makes it easier to learn how to crochet👍
It is tricky, especially for a beginner, I know. I've thought about selling them, but just wasn't sure how that would go. But I'm so glad you were able to get it figured out!
ive made 10 already cause i keep starting projects without finishing LOL . i dont crochet without a tension regulator. its made crocheting SO much more simple and stress free. thank you so much seriously.
just wanted to let you know how grateful i am for this tutorial! i have nerve damage in both my hands which made it nearly impossible for me to get a good grip on the yarn in my non-dominant hand. to say i was struggling big time would be an understatement! this ring has been a big help in not only holding the yarn for me but also helping with my tension as well. not gonna lie, for a while there i was considering dropping crochet despite only just getting into it because not being able to hold the yarn was really discouraging. so this ring has really been a game changer for me, and i'm so very excited to continue on my crochet journey!
This is a game changer for me! I have been crocheting for a little over year and tension is still a struggle for me. Using a yarn bowl helps, but this little regulator is amazing! I am new to your channel and I was just checking out what you have. I am so glad I came across this. Thank you, Liz B
Best ever explanation! Comparing info on half double crochet in different crochet books, I got mad. Regarding double crochet, I found out that it is possible to avoid horrible holes and it was a kind of stich revolution for me. 🎉😊😊 many thanks to you!
I made one. Im a bit ocd and worry about details to the extreme sometimes so much that it's hard for me to complete projects without taking forever and a day. This is going to help me a lot. I tried it out, and my stitches are more uniform, and stitching is going to go faster once I get used to using this. This is a great idea. Thank You! 😊 ❤️🙏
Honestly, this just took me about 15 minutes to master, thank you so much ❤ arthritis and my stubborn need to crochet left my little finger twice its size!! This is a game changer! 🎉
This is so cool.😂 I made one, played around with it. I find that I like to put it on ring finger, thread the yarn up and down trhough 3 stitches. With ring finger being shorter, I made another one with 8 ch and hdc. Fits perfectly now. My issue with tension is too tight, and my hands gets tired from over stretching from holding the yarn. So far, the regulator have helped with holding the yarn, my hand is bit more relaxed. Thank you!
I deal with tension and pain in my index finger. This works so well to alleviate that, I can’t believe it! I adjusted the size for my scrawny digits and absolutely love it. Thanks for the video.
I love this! I have tried other metal types but cannot get them to work properly. For me though, you cannot work two colours at the same time or you have to cut the color. I experimented a bit and created a flap at the top about 5 stitches wide and then have two tiny buttons to hold the flap down and it works perfectly!
I just made one this morning and for the first time since my arm problems started my hook hand need a break before my tension hand even felt tired. As a bonus, my tension looks very even
Thank you SO much for posting this! Tension rings never work for me and my hand starts to cramp holding it for too long but with this I can go for HOURS and my tension is perfect. I’m working on a blanket to show my crochet growth/progress and it’s notice how this has helped.
I definitely believe this will relieve the pinky pain I have. I hold my yarn tension with my pinky...was never able to use my pointer finger. But my pinky gets very sore! I am sure this will bring a lot of relief! I have always had a good tension control but the hand pain was my only issue! Thank you so much!
Excited to make this. I have really short, stiff fingers and regulating my tension has been the biggest challenge with crochet. I didn't want to give up though! And when I saw this I had to click the video. Excited to work on making this and I'll let you know how it turns out!
I didn’t crochet for years because of arthritis and not being able to hold wool down. This works beautifully and I’ve been working on several projects. Thank you ❤
this was brilliant stops me from having to stop to re-position my yan and hand correctly every 5 minutes. plus its a great place to store crochet hooks and stitch makers so i can stop loosing them :)
This is such a great tutorial! Unfortunately, as I am rather young (at least, still living under my parents' roof) I have access to pretty limited supplies since my parents do not want to buy me any extra yarn or hooks until I prove I'll stick with it. As it is, I only have a couple balls of yarn and two hooks, 6 and 6.5 mm from my grandmother. Is this still possible to make even though I have larger hooks? What adjustments do I need to make?
Thank you for this! I really struggle with my tension because my left pinky finger doesn't completely straighten on its own and I have issues other than not liking the yarn wrapped around my pointer finger. This helps so much ❤️
Thanks for this. I got a set of hooks and two jumbo skeins of yarn but have been hesitant about trying to create anything because of my tension fluctuation issue.
Thanks for this. I feel like this is also helpful for continental knitting. I don’t seem to have. Problem with crochet tension but I’m starting to learn how to continental knit (to speed up some vs. English knitting) and having some tension issues there. I’ll try this out.
Yes, I totally understand that. But if you can figure it out it will help so much! If it's turning out too loose, try using a smaller hook to see if that helps with your tension. You can make it as big or as small as you'd like, just make sure the starting chain wraps around your finger. I hope that helps!
I hurt myself by holding the yarn too tight and I roll the yarn over my finger for like a hundred times. Oh gosh, how can I be so stupid? Glad I found this video. You really help me a lot. Thank you so much!
Thank you very much. This is genius and so helpful! When i was making this, I was struggling with my tension 😅 It would either be too tight or too loose, l usually crochet too tight. So I got frustrated but I managed it finish it with my pink yarn and it does its job perfectly even if it doesn't look like the one in the video (it has a bit of flared bottom because I made my tension too loose) Hopefully this is help me improve, it already feels so much better to crochet with this 😋 I will be making another one with this regulator and seeing if it turns out better. Good luck with your crocheting, everyone!
funny thing, I tried a few chain stitches to create this regulator when i actually just got better at maintaining my tension! im a beginner so i'll practice for a few hours with 4mm then go to 5mm since 4 really helped me with getting the tension right.
Aaa this helped me so much, my index finger started to hurt bc i cant get the position for it (it usually hurts when i put them in weird positions) and with this it stopped hurting, thank you so much!
Thank you so much Sigoni , I've been having so much trouble trying to learn crochet myself. Holding the yarn was proving so difficult for the tension. I'd almost given up trying until I watched your video showing how to make & use the tension regulater. I'm going to make one & can't wait to use it.... ❤ Thanks again, 🍪pocket.
That’s so great! Don’t give up. You can do it. Tension is such a giant pain. I promise you’re not the only one who struggles with it. The more you crochet the better you’ll get! But the tension regulator should help. If not, please let me know and I’ll help as best as I can
Hello Sigoni, I've been crocheting for many years and I just decided to make one, I've immediately taken to it. Its a fame changer for sure. I think it will even make it easier for my grand daughter to learn how. Thanks a bunch. Have a Merry Christmas everyone! 🎄
That’s great! I’m so happy that it’s working for you. I didn’t even think about using it for kids. I might just have to make my son one! Merry Christmas!
Thank you so much for this video! I have a dumb question for you 😊 How can I use the tension regulator when I have a project that is already started? Thank you!
Not a dumb question 😉 But you will have to wait until you are either changing yarn color, or you can cut your yarn at the end of a row and reattach your yarn with the tension regulator. Hopefully that makes sense!
Thank you so much for this tutorial! This is going to help me so much! Struggle with my attention all the time. And your tutorial it's so easy to follow. 😊😊
Thank you! Gonna make one! It might save my finger! I got deep purple ruts on my index finger from the yarn sliding over it. I hope it helps because I'm afraid I'm going to kill my finger eventually if I keep it up. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
This is very helpful. I have trouble holding yarn because of bad arthritis. You show how to use crochet hook at the start of a project but how do we insert crochet hook in the tension regulator on a project which has been started? Unfortunately the video of basic crochet lesson has been deleted from UA-cam. Would appreciate your input.
That’s great! I’m so glad it’s helpful. Good luck on your journey! I tried to teach my husband and it lasted about a week 😂 Maybe one day he’ll want to learn again!
I’m a beginner but I’ve made plants and pots, a crossbody bag, and a shirt but somehow this was the single most difficult thing I have ever attempted to make I don’t know what it is but I’ve pulled this out 3 times and am now sending myself to bed before I get more frustrated and will try again in the morning
Hello Sigoni Macaroni👋🏼 What a thoughtful video I don't crochet but you are pretty good at this, you make it look so easy to learn and I like that Thanks for showing another great video with us too. I just had to drop back by to show my new family some more love.💕👍🏼💛👀💯💞
I am so glad I found your video, and thank you for it. I know my granddaughter will use this. She’s 10 and trying hard to learn, tension is a real sticking point for her... I want one also and will get to work soon. Thanks again
I just have to say that you're a fantastic instructor and yours are so perfect for me as a beginning crocheter needing help with all sorts of things. I want to progress so i can get to doing projects like my knittingand knowing all these tips and other information from you is such a help!
Thank you so so much! That means the world to me. I hope you continue to find my videos helpful! If you ever have any specific questions just let me know 😊
@@SigoniMacaroni :) I'm looking forward to watching all of your videos! I'll be sure and ask questions when I'm unsure :D I know I'll get all the help I need. Thanks :)
Thank you for this, I'm going to make a few in different yarns as I am an advanced crocheter but I have M.E and apart from when I do Tunisian crochet I use squash balls on regular crochet hooks. I get fatigued, my hands gets fatigued also.
Hi Sigoni Please made a Convert written pattern into a Diagram or Graph tutorial video. I find graph are less confusing than a written pattern . May be because I'm a visual person. Thank you for sharing your expertise. You sure are an excellent teacher clear and patient,much thanks.
Im goong to make this tomorrow. My tension is too loose (I think). Also the last knuckle on my index is sore (incipient arthritis?), so Im hoping this will help relieve stress on the index.
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If you've tested out the crochet tension regulator, share your story! Tell us how it helped you and it might just help someone else 💕
I tried to made a tension regulator but it doesn’t fit my finger because my finger is small.
Oh that’s interesting! Let me know if that works for you! 😊
Mel Jenkins that is a good idea. Didn’t think of that.
@@jenniferfatzinger7714 Try chaining 7 or 5 chains when you begin.....duh!!!
It is genius, I was holding my yarn way to right, now the hook flows and all my stitches are even. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Beginner at crochet here. Just finished my first tension regulator.
Now I am going to use it to make my 2nd tension regulator 😂
And then use the 2nd one to make another one and so on until you get the PERFECT one 😂
No thoughts are my own 😂
I’m convinced this is an elaborate rouse to get us to practice our tension while attempting to make this
I have been crocheting for many years on and off, I stopped because I could never get my tension even. I’m in my sixties and absolutely love this thing for two reasons, it keeps my tension perfect and it also helps my hands because I have rheumatoid arthritis in both hands. Your never too old to learn, thank you thank you 😁
Oh I’m so happy to hear that!! ❤️
Kay M;
55 years old and have rheumatoid arthritis in both hands…cortisone shots don’t help…..does anything help you lessen the pain?
@@tinaknutsento reduce inflammation, look into oxalates in your diet. Many vegetables have high oxalates. Check out the book, Toxic Superfoods. Also look into carnivore diet. Good luck.
me: finding this video yay! I can finally crochet without holding it too tight!
also me after crocheting the first line: oh wait, you have to have good tension in order to make this 👁👄👁
Can't get tension right? I know, let's do double-crotchet* in a tiny circle with a what the bloody hell now stitch slip thingie eh wot?
Mine wasn't very good. One side was there inches higher than the other, it looked like a trumpet. And fell off my finger 😠
HOWEVER....can I have a drum roll please? Or vague attention at least. I'm needy. I discovered the perfect tension-thingy; those very stretchy ponytail bands. Not the thin ones, the ones that used to made of towelling but dunno what now (I'll find a link if anyone wants one) Controls the tension perfectly and is fully adjustable for different size wool. I just have to persuade the cat to give it back...
*renamed cos it makes me crotchetty!
lolll my first regulator was pretty loose too. but then i used it to make a second one, and ive made like 10 total now and always use one of the ones i already made to make the next lol. it helped me!
I would really like to know more about where to get these ponytail bands and how you use them! My tension is so bad I can’t even manage a single chain! And it’s so frustrating because knitting doesn’t give me anywhere near this much trouble. Even finger loop braiding was easier than trying to crochet!
@Ciriun
Here ya go. I'm fairly sure it's these, tho you can get different sizes. I'm afraid I bought mine so long ago I can't remember if they were mixed sizes, but I've used all the sizes I have and they all work, I just wrap the larger ones round my finger one more time.
I can crochet now and no longer need them (finally made the bloody regulator too, but not in the round) but altho I have tried every type of ring, regulator etc, I still use them for finer yarns when my hand gets tired cos they're the most comfortable. If you have an old pair of leggings lying around I'd guess you could make a similar small loop with an offcut - anything stretchy and soft with no "grab" should work.
One tip I do have for learning is use a thicker yarn - I'd never have mastered it with anything below worsted/aran weight, especially as the first couple of rows are always the hardest. At least if the tension is controlled it's another thing to not have to worry about.
Hope this helps and best of luck 🤗
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@Ciriun
Oops, forgot to say how to use...
You just wrap it round your finger. They're small rings made of soft, stretchy fabric so you just stick it on your index finger and double up, exactly as you would when using elastic bands to keep something together. Run the yarn through it just as you would with any other ring and you're done. Because even the smallest one will loop round your finger at least twice, you can then either run the yarn underneath both loops or just one.
It sounds horribly complicated but it's exactly the same as wrapping an elastic band round your finger, only softer and far more comfortable.
Thank you so much. My left hand is deformed (some fingers move a bit & some don't move at all) I have been putting the ball of yarn on the floor & clasping the thread between my knees to tension it.. This is a lot more ... dignified. :-)
I’m so so happy to hear that it has helped you with that!
Shani Chapman I thought I was the only one who did this!
Haha! I'm definitely going to make a "regulator"! Hope it helps you!😊
I think that's awesome though and a great work-out for ones upper thighs. Holding your yarn tension with your knees is impressive if you ask me! I've been trying to find a way to do it with my toes because I have this terrible way of keeping my tension and I just can't seem to break the habit (31 years of holding tension the same way, so it's pretty ingrained...lol), which is terrible because the way I hold my tension is PAINFUL when working with things like crochet thread, DK/Sport. Worsted weight and above, it's no problem.
I used to be able to crochet anything and now thanks to your video, I hope to be able to learn how to use my skills by using the Tension Holder that I hope that I can make it easier. I am using a bulky weight yarn will this weight work?
It was bold of me to assume i'd be able to do this as my first project haha, only took a few hours! :') But it absolutely solved my issue holy hell
It took me over an hour to finish this thing! That's how BEGINNER I am! Thanks for this because I was definitely gonna quit trying to crochet because my right hand is ignorant and just couldn't get the tension right!
I hope this helps! If not, I have several other videos on tension that may help
Lol same here
At least you could make it. I still can't make it. Everything in me wants to learn to Crochet 🧶. I won't give up. I've always heard practice makes perfect that's what I'm depending on. Thank you
@@forhisglory9256 Girl you and me both. This video was like a holy grail for me. I don’t cry while crocheting anymore!
i can't even make this thing because my tension is so bad 😭
I immediately thought of my eight year old grandson who wants to learn to crochet. It is awkward for him to understand how to wrap the yarn and hold the tension as well as manipulating the hook to make a chain. WOW! I could see the advantage of him having only one task to concentrate on at a time thus eliminating his frustration. I guess I will need to make a smaller version for him when I visit at the end of July. Thank you so much from sunny Queensland, I Australia.
Did you make one for your grandson? I was wondering what size you made it? I need to make one for my boys too.
This is a GENIUS! I've ALWAYS had trouble with tension, and I have been Crocheting for years. So, THANK YOU!
You’re welcome!! I hope it helps ❤️
This is a total game changer for me! I love crocheting but have issues with my baby fingers and end up with what I refer to as ‘pinky fatigue’ and my pinky’s feel like they are going to lock up and I lose total strength and can’t control my tension at all. This has allowed me to have total control, tighten up my stitches and crochet for hours without any issue! Thank you so very, very much!
Super beginner crocheter here- I have struggled to make this 3 times, on the 3rd time I finally made it!!! So happy. Now going to use my new tension regulator to make a new tension regulator that will be a little bit more uniform!! Thank you so much!
I’m in denial about how smooth the tension is on this starting chain. For the first time ever!! I always struggle to produce even an adequate chain. I found this just in time to start my first garment. Thank you so much. This perfect and beautiful starting chain has changed my crochet life.
Thank you so much for this. My son wants to learn how to crochet, and he was having such a hard time with holding his yarn, I made one for him and it has helped him so much!
This is fantastic! I have Arthritis and just made one of these to try, it helps immensely! Also, I'm attempting to teach a group of 1st graders how to crochet and I think if I make one of these for each of them, it may make learning a bit easier, as they're tiny fingers will have less to juggle. Thank you!
I started to crochet and because I knit a lot I thought it would make it easier for me to crochet, but I realized quickly that I cannot hold my yarn with my left hand to crochet.. I was desperate and about to just stop trying when I found the tension regulator video... it changed everything!!! I don’t think I will ever be able to crochet without one, but it’s ok I love what I can do with it!!! Thank you so much!!!
That’s amazing! I’m so so happy to hear that! ❤️
Oh it DEFINITELY worked!!!! Mine wasn't as "put together" because i couldn't get the tension right 😂😂 but when i tell you this is a TOTAL game changer for me!!! You say that you don't want people to rely on this forever but I probably will. I'm just being honest. I was gonna just give up and go buy me some knitting needles and call it a day. It works AMAZING and no lie, it made me so happy because i was feeling so defeated. When I say that my right hand is ignorant, I really mean it! I can do NOTHING with my right so i don't think i would've been able to successfully learn to crochet without this!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!💞💞💞
I’m so so happy to hear this! You can rely on it for however long you need 😊
Oh boy, this is pure genius! I suffer from hand pain and it can really cause my tension to suffer, especially when the weather is damp and/or cold. This will make crocheting a lot more fun for me again! Thank you SO much!
Thank you so much for this. I have arthritis and cannot close my fingers properly. No longer able to knit because of painful thumbs, I decided to try crochet only to find tensioning impossible. This nifty little finger sleeve has solved the problem. What a benefit!
Ahhhh thank so so much! This has tremendously helped my tension. Asked my mom with a favor on making this and now I have been using this ever since!
Using the tension regulator combined with using a straight-necked hook at first like Susan Bates', versus Boye, was indeed a game-changer and really got me from limping to going. I think I might be weening off of the regulator now for granny squares, but it remains to be seen if I might need it for extra-consistent, small gauge loom-knit-looking stitches for Amigurumi and such.
Yes I completely understand what you mean and that’s exactly how I think it should be used. I think the tension regulator is more of a crutch until you really get the hang of it and it sounds like you’re getting there which is great!
Thank you so much for this video! I was about to give up crocheting, but you just halved the number of hands I struggle with :D I have hEDS and my hands and fingers are just not cooperating most days. Thank you!
I count myself lucky because I don’t need a tension regulator BUT I’m teaching my cousin to crochet and I think this is EXACTLY what she needs. THANK YOU!!! ❤️
this is a gamechanger. just finished making mine and im just so happy about how easy and less tense my left fingers are 😭😭😭 this is smth beginners should learn at the start 😭😭😭
Wonderful! My small swatch worked up like a charm using this regulator, and I didn't miss not having the yarn wrapped around my little finger! I just need to figure out how to change yarn colours while using it now 😊
This was an absolute game changer for me! It works better than the tensioners you can buy! I’ve tried pretty much every style and tactic and this is the BEST! It was a little difficult to make since I needed one to make one, 😂, but even with my ugly, misshapen first try, I was able to finally crochet! (And then I went back and made another that was prettier!) I also have the beginnings of arthritis and stiffness in my hands so I wouldn’t be able to comfortably crochet otherwise.
This is freaking genius! Did you invent this? Wow! Hoping it will help with the arthritis I’m developing in that index finger (caused by so much crocheting, no doubt). Thank you!!!
I did hear that it helps with arthritis so I hope it does help you too! No, I didn’t invent it. I’m not sure who did but I totally agree that this is a genius tool and I knew more people needed to hear about it!
Me too!
It's helped me, been learning for over a year, made a granny square blanket, washed it and one of the squares fell apart, I tossed it out but I'm still proud of it🤓 I've come a long way
Why throw it away? It was only one square. I'm not mocking you. I'm trying to help. Was it a weave? As that what happened to one of my projects. I made a coaster for my mum. She washed it and said it came apart as I didn't weave it properly so she took the rest of it apart. So I go up a bit further and either put a tiny bit of clear PVA on it or candle wax.. But PVA works better, only a fab though on the ends.
I've got Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder and my finger joints have been getting steadily worse over the last few years. I've been crocheting for years but it's been getting harder & more painful for me. Someone just recommended this video to me and it's something I didn't even know I needed but I'm one of those people it'll be a game changer for. Thank you!
I have only 3 fingers .. and only one of them works..but now crochet is much easier..thanks
Thank you so much! I am starting to learn how to crochet and I've noticed that I always pull my yarn to tight which makes it hard for me to insert my hooks into the stitches. This regulator really helps me with tension which in turns makes it easier to learn how to crochet👍
Ahhh!!! I have a bad hand and usually wrap and use my middle finger so this has helped so much ❤❤
I had a hard time making it since im a beginner, but it was all worth it in the end. Thanks so much!
It is tricky, especially for a beginner, I know. I've thought about selling them, but just wasn't sure how that would go. But I'm so glad you were able to get it figured out!
ive made 10 already cause i keep starting projects without finishing LOL . i dont crochet without a tension regulator. its made crocheting SO much more simple and stress free. thank you so much seriously.
just wanted to let you know how grateful i am for this tutorial! i have nerve damage in both my hands which made it nearly impossible for me to get a good grip on the yarn in my non-dominant hand. to say i was struggling big time would be an understatement! this ring has been a big help in not only holding the yarn for me but also helping with my tension as well.
not gonna lie, for a while there i was considering dropping crochet despite only just getting into it because not being able to hold the yarn was really discouraging. so this ring has really been a game changer for me, and i'm so very excited to continue on my crochet journey!
I hate the feeling of the yarn dragging on my finger so this helps so much. It also helps me crochet much quicker.
This is a game changer for me! I have been crocheting for a little over year and tension is still a struggle for me. Using a yarn bowl helps, but this little regulator is amazing! I am new to your channel and I was just checking out what you have. I am so glad I came across this. Thank you, Liz B
Best ever explanation! Comparing info on half double crochet in different crochet books, I got mad. Regarding double crochet, I found out that it is possible to avoid horrible holes and it was a kind of stich revolution for me. 🎉😊😊 many thanks to you!
I made one. Im a bit ocd and worry about details to the extreme sometimes so much that it's hard for me to complete projects without taking forever and a day. This is going to help me a lot. I tried it out, and my stitches are more uniform, and stitching is going to go faster once I get used to using this. This is a great idea. Thank You! 😊 ❤️🙏
Honestly, this just took me about 15 minutes to master, thank you so much ❤ arthritis and my stubborn need to crochet left my little finger twice its size!! This is a game changer! 🎉
This is so cool.😂
I made one, played around with it. I find that I like to put it on ring finger, thread the yarn up and down trhough 3 stitches.
With ring finger being shorter, I made another one with 8 ch and hdc. Fits perfectly now.
My issue with tension is too tight, and my hands gets tired from over stretching from holding the yarn.
So far, the regulator have helped with holding the yarn, my hand is bit more relaxed.
Thank you!
I deal with tension and pain in my index finger. This works so well to alleviate that, I can’t believe it! I adjusted the size for my scrawny digits and absolutely love it. Thanks for the video.
I love this! I have tried other metal types but cannot get them to work properly. For me though, you cannot work two colours at the same time or you have to cut the color. I experimented a bit and created a flap at the top about 5 stitches wide and then have two tiny buttons to hold the flap down and it works perfectly!
I just made one this morning and for the first time since my arm problems started my hook hand need a break before my tension hand even felt tired.
As a bonus, my tension looks very even
That makes me so happy to hear!
Thank you SO much for posting this! Tension rings never work for me and my hand starts to cramp holding it for too long but with this I can go for HOURS and my tension is perfect. I’m working on a blanket to show my crochet growth/progress and it’s notice how this has helped.
It took me a while to get this, it was still a bit wonky, but usable. 😁 Gamechanger for me as a rank beginner, so thank you Sigoni!
I definitely believe this will relieve the pinky pain I have. I hold my yarn tension with my pinky...was never able to use my pointer finger. But my pinky gets very sore! I am sure this will bring a lot of relief! I have always had a good tension control but the hand pain was my only issue! Thank you so much!
You are welcome! I truly hope it helps with the pain!
Brilliant idea.
I have just made it and used it, it’s so helpful.
I was getting so frustrated with tension.
Thank you very much.
Excited to make this. I have really short, stiff fingers and regulating my tension has been the biggest challenge with crochet. I didn't want to give up though! And when I saw this I had to click the video. Excited to work on making this and I'll let you know how it turns out!
That’s great! I hope it helps! Definitely come back and let me know 😊
I didn’t crochet for years because of arthritis and not being able to hold wool down. This works beautifully and I’ve been working on several projects. Thank you ❤
this was brilliant stops me from having to stop to re-position my yan and hand correctly every 5 minutes.
plus its a great place to store crochet hooks and stitch makers so i can stop loosing them :)
holy shit my chain stitch after i made the regulator was so worth it
This is such a great tutorial! Unfortunately, as I am rather young (at least, still living under my parents' roof) I have access to pretty limited supplies since my parents do not want to buy me any extra yarn or hooks until I prove I'll stick with it. As it is, I only have a couple balls of yarn and two hooks, 6 and 6.5 mm from my grandmother. Is this still possible to make even though I have larger hooks? What adjustments do I need to make?
Ah...this really worked for me. You have to practice with it until you get the hang of it. I appreciate this tip.
How do you use this if you already have a project started? Also, I want to use this doing a tapestry crochet project. Any tips on how best to do this?
I have this same questions and was looking to see if it had been answered before asking it myself. Looks like she has not gotten back to you yet.
Same question!!!
Thank you for this! I really struggle with my tension because my left pinky finger doesn't completely straighten on its own and I have issues other than not liking the yarn wrapped around my pointer finger. This helps so much ❤️
Thanks for this. I got a set of hooks and two jumbo skeins of yarn but have been hesitant about trying to create anything because of my tension fluctuation issue.
The more you practice, the more you’ll get the hang of it I promise! But this tension regulator should definitely help you along the way 💕
Thanks for this. I feel like this is also helpful for continental knitting. I don’t seem to have. Problem with crochet tension but I’m starting to learn how to continental knit (to speed up some vs. English knitting) and having some tension issues there. I’ll try this out.
OH MY GOD OH MY GOD I LITERALLY SCREAMED WHEN I TRIED IT OUT 😭😭
I hope I can keep the tension enough to make the regulator. But this has me excited.
This is brilliant! Having a bit of trouble with my tension while trying to make it but hopefully I’ll get there and complete it!
Yes, I totally understand that. But if you can figure it out it will help so much! If it's turning out too loose, try using a smaller hook to see if that helps with your tension. You can make it as big or as small as you'd like, just make sure the starting chain wraps around your finger. I hope that helps!
😅😅,the irony,
I hurt myself by holding the yarn too tight and I roll the yarn over my finger for like a hundred times. Oh gosh, how can I be so stupid?
Glad I found this video. You really help me a lot. Thank you so much!
Thank you very much. This is genius and so helpful! When i was making this, I was struggling with my tension 😅 It would either be too tight or too loose, l usually crochet too tight. So I got frustrated but I managed it finish it with my pink yarn and it does its job perfectly even if it doesn't look like the one in the video (it has a bit of flared bottom because I made my tension too loose) Hopefully this is help me improve, it already feels so much better to crochet with this 😋 I will be making another one with this regulator and seeing if it turns out better.
Good luck with your crocheting, everyone!
funny thing, I tried a few chain stitches to create this regulator when i actually just got better at maintaining my tension! im a beginner so i'll practice for a few hours with 4mm then go to 5mm since 4 really helped me with getting the tension right.
Aaa this helped me so much, my index finger started to hurt bc i cant get the position for it (it usually hurts when i put them in weird positions) and with this it stopped hurting, thank you so much!
Thank you so much Sigoni , I've been having so much trouble trying to learn crochet myself. Holding the yarn was proving so difficult for the tension. I'd almost given up trying until I watched your video showing how to make & use the tension regulater. I'm going to make one & can't wait to use it.... ❤ Thanks again, 🍪pocket.
That’s so great! Don’t give up. You can do it. Tension is such a giant pain. I promise you’re not the only one who struggles with it. The more you crochet the better you’ll get! But the tension regulator should help. If not, please let me know and I’ll help as best as I can
Hello Sigoni, I've been crocheting for many years and I just decided to make one, I've immediately taken to it. Its a fame changer for sure. I think it will even make it easier for my grand daughter to learn how. Thanks a bunch. Have a Merry Christmas everyone! 🎄
That’s great! I’m so happy that it’s working for you. I didn’t even think about using it for kids. I might just have to make my son one! Merry Christmas!
this changed my life thank you
Thank you so much! Your regulator has greatly improved my tension.
That’s so great to hear!!
I finally made the tension regulator!
I'm trying to improve my two stranded knitting. I'm going to give this a try. Thanks for the tutorial.
*This should be the 1st crochet model I made*
Thank you for showing how to make this !!
You’re welcome!
Thank you so much for this video!
I have a dumb question for you 😊
How can I use the tension regulator when I have a project that is already started?
Thank you!
Not a dumb question 😉 But you will have to wait until you are either changing yarn color, or you can cut your yarn at the end of a row and reattach your yarn with the tension regulator. Hopefully that makes sense!
This is such an awesome idea now I am gonna make me some!!!!!
Thank you so much for this tutorial! This is going to help me so much! Struggle with my attention all the time. And your tutorial it's so easy to follow. 😊😊
Thank you! Gonna make one! It might save my finger! I got deep purple ruts on my index finger from the yarn sliding over it. I hope it helps because I'm afraid I'm going to kill my finger eventually if I keep it up. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
This is very helpful. I have trouble holding yarn because of bad arthritis. You show how to use crochet hook at the start of a project but how do we insert crochet hook in the tension regulator on a project which has been started? Unfortunately the video of basic crochet lesson has been deleted from UA-cam. Would appreciate your input.
Thank you for the updated vid and detailed explanation. 🙂
You’re welcome!
You're the genius! Thank you for this idea! 🔥
my wife is teaching me how to crochet and made me this regulator it works awesome thank you eh
That’s great! I’m so glad it’s helpful. Good luck on your journey! I tried to teach my husband and it lasted about a week 😂 Maybe one day he’ll want to learn again!
I’m a beginner but I’ve made plants and pots, a crossbody bag, and a shirt but somehow this was the single most difficult thing I have ever attempted to make
I don’t know what it is but I’ve pulled this out 3 times and am now sending myself to bed before I get more frustrated and will try again in the morning
et avec se régulateur de tension vraiment génial est ce qu'on peut travailler en rond ... MERCI pour se régulateur ...
Hello Sigoni Macaroni👋🏼 What a thoughtful video I don't crochet but you are pretty good at this, you make it look so easy to learn and I like that Thanks for showing another great video with us too. I just had to drop back by to show my new family some more love.💕👍🏼💛👀💯💞
Thank you so much! You should give crochet a try. I think you’d love it!
@@SigoniMacaroni You are very welcome family and Maybe I will one day 💜💯💕
thanks for this, can’t wait to try it out!
Let me know if it helps!
I am so glad I found your video, and thank you for it. I know my granddaughter will use this. She’s 10 and trying hard to learn, tension is a real sticking point for her... I want one also and will get to work soon. Thanks again
Yes I think this tension regulator would be a great idea to try with kids! I would love to know if it works!
That is absolutely brilliant!! Going to have to make one!
I hope it helps!
I just have to say that you're a fantastic instructor and yours are so perfect for me as a beginning crocheter needing help with all sorts of things. I want to progress so i can get to doing projects like my knittingand knowing all these tips and other information from you is such a help!
Thank you so so much! That means the world to me. I hope you continue to find my videos helpful! If you ever have any specific questions just let me know 😊
@@SigoniMacaroni :) I'm looking forward to watching all of your videos! I'll be sure and ask questions when I'm unsure :D I know I'll get all the help I need. Thanks :)
Thank you for this, I'm going to make a few in different yarns as I am an advanced crocheter but I have M.E and apart from when I do Tunisian crochet I use squash balls on regular crochet hooks. I get fatigued, my hands gets fatigued also.
Hi. I'm brazilian and I don't speak English, but I love your video. I'm begging in crochet and I'll test your tip. Thanks for that.
Thank you! I hope this helps!
Thanks for this! My tension is usually pretty good, but I must be doing it wrong because it's really hard on my fingers. I hope this helps me 😭
THANK YOU FOR THIS. THIS WORKS LIKE MAGIC!
Thank you. I watched the first one and had to watch this one to keep on my mind/memory. Good job!
I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Certainly going to give this a try!
Hi Sigoni Please made a Convert written pattern into a Diagram or Graph tutorial video. I find graph are less confusing than a written pattern . May be because I'm a visual person. Thank you for sharing your expertise. You sure are an excellent teacher clear and patient,much thanks.
THANK YOU SO MUCH. you saved my finger from cutting.😃 I am into doilies these days and this is of great help. 🙂❤
So glad I could help! 💕
Thank you s much for creating this tutorial! What size yarn hook did you use for the bulky tension regulator?
I think these regulators are very good for using paper yarn.
Отличная альтернатива пластиковым ниткодержателям, которые используют при многоцветном вязании👍
Im goong to make this tomorrow. My tension is too loose (I think). Also the last knuckle on my index is sore (incipient arthritis?), so Im hoping this will help relieve stress on the index.