I’m so glad everyone’s loving the tension regulator! If you’d like to see the UPDATED Tension Regulator tutorial, you can find it here: ua-cam.com/video/lMM8L6rkluI/v-deo.html
Thread might be too thin to work with this regulator but you might be able to use a smaller hook to make your stitches tighter but chain more in the beginning so that it still fits around your finger
@@SigoniMacaroni thank you, I'll try that. Although, I did this pattern and it does work with thread! Is there any way to keep it from stretching out so far though?
@2:35 If you can't invest in a yarn bowl (low priced ones go for like $40 from what I've seen), you can always use a regular ceramic bowl or some other bowl with weight and then clip a binder clip on the bowl's lip and feed the yarn through the metal hole(s). I use a wood bowl I bought off Publix clearance for like 5 bucks and a binder clip, and it works great for me.
I use dollar tree small baskets with the holes and they work better for me than those wooden or more expensive ones. No right or wrong just find what works for you and your projects will still come out great!!!
I made myself 2 tension regulators. I use 1 on my index & the other on my middle finger - I have extreme sensitivity to the point I don’t want the yarn to touch my skin. This has been my saving grace. This allows me to crochet without the pain to my skin. Thank you for sharing!!! ❤️🤗❤️🤗🤗🤗
@@SigoniMacaroniI am having a hard time making my tension 😫 regulator. I am at the top of my first round and I am having a terrible problem figuring out what to do about attaching it. I know what to do about attaching it and I am no dumb but I am having a hard time holding my yarn and I can't seem to follow you because you go so fast.
You can slow down the video. Top right of video, there is the cog icon, when you tap video. Click to show list. Half way down there is a playback speed heading. Click on this and list will show slower speed to choose from. Hope this helps.
I'm new to crochet. My tension change from tight to loose, loose to tight from stitches to stitches. This tension regulator is life saver. Now, I have consistent tension.
As you said... practice practice practice ☹️ I'm now 52 and have been crocheting since I was 5. My mum when first teaching me had me doing chains for months...lol but we learned how to make different things with all the chains I had been making. Made for fun and great practice for which I'm eternally greatful.
Ditto with my mom! I remember making yards of chains with our fingers in the kitchen while she cooked. My parents divorced and we moved into my grandma’s home in Panama where we attended Catholic school run by German nuns. Crocheting tons of doilies with super tiny white thread and tiny hooks. No knitting because of the heat. But OK with me as i now create amigurumi creatures, do free-crocheting, make funky tops, hats, using threads and yarns of all sizes. Thank God for this skill during COVID. I’ve made little hearts with wings for everyone i know on the front line of Covid, little elves for xmas, etc. etc. so happy that in 21st century we’ve moved away from doilies.
It been over one year since viewing your tension regulator tutorial and I was compelled to return to post another comment on how this tutorial has been instrumental in my ability now to crochet for hours. I have been crocheting purses and bags using size 18 nylon and it would have been impossible for me to crochet with this slippery nylon without this crochet tension idea. I am 70 years old with arthritis beginning to develop in my hands yet I have made several crocheted purses, bags,, straps, etc with the nylon now and the ability to adjust tension by increasing the number of stitches the yarn/cord is woven through is absolutely the most important aspect if this idea. Many thanks to whomever came up with this idea and thank you for sharing it with us!
That was so amazing! My granny told me when I was 12 that the way I held both my crochet hook and the tension in my left hand was completely wrong! She said it would lead to major problems when I moved on to more complex work. I ignored her, and now at age 51 I just couldn’t re-learn how to hold the yarn properly. Also I just received a little bucket with handles as a gift and it is a perfect yarn bowl! I really didn’t know about any of these tips but they will help tremendously with my new obsession for amagurumi and hopefully make my coasters more even.
This is EXCELLENT! If any of you have difficulty with tension, for me it's because I cannot close the fingers of my left hand to grip the yarn at all, then this "tension regulator" is AMAZING! I thought I'd never be able to crochet (I knit), because of not being able to correctly hold the yarn with tension. NOW IT'S EXCITING because I'm actually making progress. Thank you Sigoni for your wonderful website, Facebook page, and your tutorials!!! Thank you! You gave me new hope! Edit: And your "personalized" help is incredible!! We can actually ask questions and WOW get answers! SMILE!
I'm so happy you feel that way PJ and I absolutely love that creating the tension regulator is what made you able to crochet. That's amazing! You're making such great progress and I can't wait to see everything you make in the future. 💕
I’m similar. I’ve been crocheting for over 10 years and can make advanced crochet projects, and am still working on evening out my tension due to neurological difficulties and hand coordination issues.
I have been crocheting fifty years and yet am still learning how to make joining so much better or tension tricks. A tension regulator blows my mind!!! Blame ADHD!
Many thanks for sharing your precious creations. I know that I can crochet as I have made quite a number of blankets using crochet. It's just my mental health and not being able to consontrate 👋👋👋👋. But hopefully watching You Tubetastic 😅😅😅
Hi crochet ladies, just found a way to stop crochet curling on tbe corners. Make a matching circle or square, sew to inside of article. Try it please, Fran.
I cut a finger off a rubber glove, the thicker gloves you use to wash dishes. I cut it long enough to cover the part of my pointer finger that the yarn rubs across.. Not only does it help with tension but I normally use my pinky & ring finger to hold tension and they start to cramp up painfully, using this 1 glove finger helps hold the yarn enough that you don't really need to use your fingers for tension, so they don't cramp up.. Another awesome thing about it is when you're working with scratchy rough yarn, it rubs against your finger and eventually starts to hurt bc it's like a rug burn.. The rubber finger guard, keeps the scratchy yarn off your skin....
This has helped me as I am a super duper beginner and I realized I had trouble with holding my yarn, yet not experienced enough to make the regulator!! Thank youuuuu!!!! ❤❤❤😫
I have a tight, closed grip, but it oddly enough allows me to control tension rather accurately. This looks wonderfully useful for days when I need to have a looser grip on everything.
I love the tension regulator! I've been crocheting for over 20 years and sometimes I still have a little trouble with the tension. So I'm going to make one and try it out.
The tension regulator made my tension perfect the only diffent thing i did was use a 3.5mm hook and the only worsted yarn i had was 100% cotton but i feel like it holds the yarn really good and like i said my tension came out perfect. Thank you so much for your tips 😊
Wow this is a super creative idea for those of us with nerve injury or arthritis. I haven't tried it yet, but it sure looks like it would be a great help! Thank you so much for sharing!
Yes, one of the ladies in my Facebook group mentioned that she can’t fully close her left hand and she couldn’t crochet before. Now that she is using the tension regulator she can make all kinds of things! It really is a game changer.
Thank you so much. Took me two tries to get the tension regulator right (first time was too loose), but it's super easy to make and I think I'll just make several with leftover yarn. I couldn't believe how well it worked!
I was 16 when an 88 year old Lady taught me to Crochet. I had a lot of issues w my tension, but I finally got it w the way I hold my yarn & it looks funny, but iphey it works for me.
Hello, I am very new to crochet and I've just made a coaster yesterday! Though, the tension wasn't consistent, but that's okay! I've just made 2 Tension Regulators, this is very helpful for me! I can already feel using the Tension Regulators helps a lot controling my tension when I made the 2nd one while wearing it😊 Thank you for this video!
Thank you for showing us how to make a tension regulator! It has been a game changer for me. Thus little tip has relieved an enormous amount of frustration I was experiencing. Now crocheting is so much fun. I wear it on my little finger as I use my forefinger to hold my project.
I always found it uncomfortable winding wool around my fingers and I would end up gripping it too tight. I made myself a regulator out of interest and can't believe how this simple thing has improved the flow of my chains & stitches! My hand feels better too, allowing me to crochet for longer, thank you!
THERE IS A GOD!!! LOL I am so happy that I found your video. Thank you so very much for the Tension Regulator tutorial. I have had so many problems with my tension (especially with the initial chain at the beginning of my projects). My chains always look like they were crocheted by an intoxicated person!!! : p This really helps A LOT. My fingers are on the thin side so I made my tension regulator using 6 chains instead of 9. Fits my finger perfectly. Thanks again. LOVE IT! : )
The Tension Regulator is nothing short of brilliant!! I'm fairly new to crochet and I must admit that regulating my tension has been a challenge. I'll be crocheting a couple of these and I can see these being a 'game changer'. Thanks so much for sharing.
Awesome! I hope they do help. Tension takes a lot of time to get the hang of so just keep practicing! Here's another video that helps with common mistakes and I talk a lot about tension in this one so you might find it helpful as well. ua-cam.com/video/4c04CaV5mYk/v-deo.html
The Tension Regulator is fantastic! I've got an Autoimmmune disease that affects all my joints & muscles so crocheting makes my hands, especially my fingers, hurting very much. This Tension Regulator helps a lot! Thank you so much 😍👍
I know a really grrat hook that can help with that! Google eggcellent ergonomic crochet hook on amazon! Its an eggshaped base that has inter chnagrable hooks, it comes with 6 and you cN message the seller to get an aditional 5 or 6 sizes. It's great for gripping and super comfy! It also helps stave off carpel and helps support comfort with arthritis pain!
@@chonk_fox89 I've got such hooks but it doesn't help. My fingers are hurting 24/7/365, so it doesn't matter much what sort of hooks I use, but thank your for your answer and your very nice suggestion
@@chonk_fox89 I'm sorry for you too. Chronic pain affects the whole life. most of the time I can cope with it and at least it isn't dangerous for life, but sometimes it is very hard. I wish you all the best and take care ;)
Good tips. I was a little amused about how some hold their yarn. I bought a book about 50 years ago on how to crochet. In that book it showed how to wind the yarn through your fingers. I still do it that way. When my stitches get too tight i go up a size to get my work back on track. If it gets too loose i go down a hook size.
Yes those are great tips! I love seeing the many different ways each person holds their yarn. When I first started, I tried weaving the yarn between my fingers and I could not do it no matter how hard I tried. And I’m not sure how I started using just my pointer finger to hold my tension just right but it works for me!
It reminds me of a Chinese finger puzzle but it works! And bless the lady who suggested two! Now if I could just keep my yarn from unraveling into strands!!!
I have trouble with my hands being dry, so I tend to have to force yarn tension by weaving it through my fingers and holding tight, which always means getting hand cramps and having to quit sooner than I'd like to. Thank you for the video and for the link to the creator's tutorial.
Tension regulator looks like a great idea. I have trigger finer and have never been able to close my little finger and ring finger to apply enough tension to the yarn.
Thank you!!! My projects thank you also lol I hAve MS and my tension changes without me knowing until I realize my wip looks like crap lol thank you 🧶🧡🧡🥰
I need this! I didn't even know any of this was a thing! My mind is actually blown lol because I felt so hopeless trying to crotchet with such a loose grip
Wow...I have been crocheting for years...and now the yarn bothers me on my finger...How I found this only God knows....thank you for sharing...I hope it helps because I love learning new things...thanks again
The tension regulator is intriguing to me. Iv'e never seen one before but I will soon. I have Osteoarthritis in my knuckles so have made myself a foam ring to wear on my finger which has helped a lot. Now this trick may work so that I'm not holding my fingers at a stiff angle. Thanks a lot.
I'm learning to crochet I made 2 tension regulators first one not so good second one is great I don't feel so awkward and have got the hang of holding the yarn now plus lots of practice happening whilst in isolation Thank you Sigoni. Also recommend the wool bowl my son got me one for Mother's Day one happy crocheter..
I have to try this!!! I have arthritis and my hand gets cramps from being in a certain position! I hope this works better than the crochet ring. That was a bust
I so want to make one of these but I've only learned the single crochet so far. I'm a newbie and have been crocheting only about a week. But I'm already obsessed!!
Great instructions. The way I have been holding my yearn for years has developed lots of pain in my middle finger. I have tried to learn a different way but tension has been a big issue. Can't wait to try this.
Hello I’m new to your channel. I’ve been crocheting for about ten years I learned from UA-cam tutorials. Ive already caused damage to my pointer finger my tension finger because my I hold my yarn tight. Ive tried gloves and rings and other methods to help relieve the strain on my finger. It hurts so bad I can’t crochet sometimes. I’ll be making a tension regulator for each finger ❤😂
I looked into a yarn bowl and they were so expensive! I went to the thrift store and got a cute bowl from yankee candle that has a little skeleton guy with sticking up parts I can kinda thread it thru. :)
That's great! Yarn bowls can be expensive and I'm really not sure why. I was luckily to be gifted all three of the yarn bowls I have. But if I didn't have any I would probably go the thrifty/DIY route also!
@@SigoniMacaroni my daughter in-law bought me one along with some yarn. It was her way of keeping me in the house. 😃 I've used popcorn tins for my big yarns.
I found yarn bowls very expensive, and not particularly portable, so I have made myself a couple of "Yarn On The Arm" bags (by Krista from The Secret Yarnery), in different sizes, to fit the various sizes of yarn skeins. They are great to keep yarn in and you just slip your hand through the handles and off you go. I use them for both knitting and crochet projects, plus they are a great way to use up some of my scrap yarn... :))
Yes! I've seen those bowls in Michael's. They really are expensive! Definitely better to improvise! I'm glad you found an alternative. I love thrift stores as well.
I just love the tension regulator!! Great idea!! I have just joined! Glad I found you on UA-cam!! You have a new Fan! Kind regards from South Africa! Please stay safe! 💕🧶🥰🙏
That is awesome because I'm a tight stitcher and I wrap the yarn or string around my wrist BEFORE I even weave it through all of my fingers! I probably hold the hook wrong too...😝. I taught myself as a kid from a book on doilies. They turned out cute and super sturdy (seeing they were roughly half the diameter that the pattern said it should be even though all the stitches were there. Shows how tight those stitches were, looool).
There’s no wrong way as long as it feels comfortable to you! 😊 if you’re wrapping it around your wrist and your fingers you’re definitely going to get tighter stitches 😆 if you can’t comfortably hold it any other way I would definitely try the regulator and if that doesn’t work I would just go up a few sizes when working on a pattern where size/gauge is important
Good tips I use a knitting needle pushed through my ball of wall which I lay on a plastic box my husband placed 2 holes each side works a treat I'm not running after my wool but great tips thank you
The tension regulator is an Awesome thing. I gave up crocheting for many years because of carpal tunnel. I hold my yarn different than almost every video I've seen. I use my left pinky held out like for British tea...Lol to keep the tension. It cramps a lot! I have tried using my first finger like you but have not been able to maintain that. This seems like it will be the answer to give relief to my pinky! Thank you so much!
Yes we all crochet differently and I’m glad that you continued using your pinky for tension because while some people would say that’s wrong, it should be whatever feels the most comfortable for you. So I’m glad you found that that’s how you crochet best and I hope the regulator helps with your pinky pain
I wrap the yarn around my pinky finger twice, under my ring finger, over my middle finger and hold the work with my forefinger. That's how the book showed how to hold the yarn. The Coat's and Clark's book Knitting, Crochet, Embroidery and Tatting. This tension controller is a great way to control the tension for people with arthritis and any other hand problems. Thank you for your videos, I didn't have the help they have now when I learned in the 60's. Just books and I bought my supplies at Woolworths or Kmart, they were the only places available back then. Merry Christmas and God bless you and your family.
@@SigoniMacaroni Thank you, yes, I had a nice quiet day. When I learned to knit and crochet, I was 10 and if they had any yarn stores back then, I didn't think about looking them up in the yellow pages. I'm thinking about making my own videos showing knitting, crocheting, embroidery and needlepoint. I can sew and quilt, but I'll leave them for other video makers. I don't have all of the room they would take for all of the supplies. And many quilters these days use longarm sewing machines instead of hand quilting. I'll be lucky to get all of my yarn and books in the craft room and my bedroom too. I have hoarding tendencies and definitely don't need more stuff!
Thanks so much for the tension ring. I have injury to my left arm and it is painful to move my hand to crochet and keep tension correct. I will make one next time I crochet and see how it goes. I can see this working. Thank you.
Yarn bowls are expensive and yarn cake makers I found in Amazon can only cope with 50g skeins. So I bought a heavy-based toilet roll holder: I can easily wind 100+g skein around a kitchen roll holder and stack two of them into the toilet roll holder, separating them with a piece of cardboard. Or, I can wind 50g (or so) skeins, if I want to work with four colours: the yarn will be perfectly wound till the end and not collapse like a cake does and a toilet/ kitchen roll holder costs a fraction of that of yarn bowls and the yarn flows as easily as your kitchen roll! The only thing to keep in mind is that you can only unwind the skein from outside, so keep that in mind when winding the yarn if you are using multicolour yarn with a certain sequence. Unfortunately I am too cack-handed to cope holding the yarn and hook the way all tutorials show (I really wish I could) I have my own weird style, but it doesn't affect on my yarn winding solution.
Sigoni, I LOVE your video and definitely going to make the regulator. I also love that you replied to every single comment on your video. Much appreciated ❤
What a great idea! I don't have a problem with controlling my tension. But I was teaching a friend how to crochet, and she is really struggling with tension. Totally gonna make one for her!
I’ve been crocheting for more years than I would like to say. My favorite tip is pooling yarn on the couch next to where I sit. I will pull out several yards at a time, crochet that up and repeat. I pool it neatly so it doesn’t tangle and only enough that I will surely crochet before quitting this session. It is not as rapid as pulling directly off the skein but it helps keep tension loose.
Im a relatively new crocheter but I have pain and have done this since I started. I always felt weird about it thank you for making it seem more normal.
Can I just say that I accidently found you!!, so I read your blog on pintrest or I'm not sure where it was, it was about what you learned in a year of crocheting and another about many easy begginer patterns, and I just clicked on this out of curiousity, When I read your name on the 'i' thing (sorry, don't know what it's called) and as silly as this may sound you have inspired and motivated me. I have discovered crochet a long time ago and just gave up on it because of school, but now im more motivated than ever and even started my first project and it's half way done, I thank you as you are a reason to many's acomplishments. 😊
That is so great to hear! Thank you so much for your kind words. I'm so glad you picked up crochet again and I can't wait to hear about all of the beautiful things you'll make! 💕
@@SigoniMacaroni oh im making a scarf (typical i know XD) and my dream project is making actual clothes out of crochet and possibly creating new stitches since I have actually already discovered some of the stitches that I see on youtube like joining together the stitches and the single double stitch i think? it's the one where you do it just like a double stitch but pull through all of them instead. The only thing is that I don't know how I can use them and what other stitches they're fit for when I first discovered them myself. I thank you again for your incredible work!
Reem Adel half double stitch is what it is called but yeah that’s cool, it’s always nice to know there’s more and more people making new patterns for ppl like me to make :)
I wish I had known about this tension regulator 20+ years ago. I might not have stopped crocheting for a very long time. My tension isn't even most of the time.
Thank you so much for this video !!! ♥️🙏🏼 I was holding the yarn so many different way and my left hand was just cramping after a few hrs BUT AFTER THIS AMAZING TENSION REGULAR I WILL NEVER HAVE A CRAMP 😊 I CAN NOT THANK YOU ENOUGH FOR YOU ♥️♥️♥️🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼it is a LIFE SAVER 🤗
I'm so happy to hear that! If you ever have anymore issues with tension, I have quite a few videos here on my channel. Here's one that you might like ua-cam.com/video/4c04CaV5mYk/v-deo.html
Thank you for sharing this I need the yarn regulator. I am 67 and have been crocheting sense I was very young. My tension is always to loose, or to tight. I can never regulate it. I'm excited to make and try it.
I spent FOREVER trying to crochet a baby blanket for a friend...I was having trouble with my tension and found out that some baby yarns are so thin that it takes 2 strands as opposed to just one...now I'm ZERO trouble
Thank you! The tension regulator sounds like what I need. I have nerve damage on my pinkie and ring fingers, and I have been searching for help. I am working with the rings, but I have been not successful in making more than 4-5 stitches before I have to readjust the tension again.
Thanks for sharing such an amzaing idea of a tension regulator with all of us i m sure its helping a lot of ppl... It has made our work a lot more easier n interesting ....😘God bless you 😊... Stay safe✋
I’m so glad everyone’s loving the tension regulator! If you’d like to see the UPDATED Tension Regulator tutorial, you can find it here: ua-cam.com/video/lMM8L6rkluI/v-deo.html
question, does this work with crochet thread?
Thank you for replying.🌞 Have a great day.
Thread might be too thin to work with this regulator but you might be able to use a smaller hook to make your stitches tighter but chain more in the beginning so that it still fits around your finger
@@SigoniMacaroni thank you, I'll try that. Although, I did this pattern and it does work with thread! Is there any way to keep it from stretching out so far though?
Loving this technique.. recently started using it and it saves so much time and energy .. thank you so much 💖
@2:35 If you can't invest in a yarn bowl (low priced ones go for like $40 from what I've seen), you can always use a regular ceramic bowl or some other bowl with weight and then clip a binder clip on the bowl's lip and feed the yarn through the metal hole(s). I use a wood bowl I bought off Publix clearance for like 5 bucks and a binder clip, and it works great for me.
Great thx x
Genius!
I use a fat heavy little bowl from a grade school pottery project. I never thought I would find a use for it but 30 years later...
My aunt used old jars with holes cut in the lids
I use dollar tree small baskets with the holes and they work better for me than those wooden or more expensive ones. No right or wrong just find what works for you and your projects will still come out great!!!
I made myself 2 tension regulators. I use 1 on my index & the other on my middle finger - I have extreme sensitivity to the point I don’t want the yarn to touch my skin. This has been my saving grace. This allows me to crochet without the pain to my skin. Thank you for sharing!!! ❤️🤗❤️🤗🤗🤗
I’m so happy to hear that!
@@SigoniMacaroniI am having a hard time making my tension 😫 regulator. I am at the top of my first round and I am having a terrible problem figuring out what to do about attaching it. I know what to do about attaching it and I am no dumb but I am having a hard time holding my yarn and I can't seem to follow you because you go so fast.
You can slow down the video. Top right of video, there is the cog icon, when you tap video. Click to show list. Half way down there is a playback speed heading. Click on this and list will show slower speed to choose from.
Hope this helps.
Brilliant ,i need to try and make one of these,my pointer finger doesnt keep straight and the yarn always slips off
I'm new to crochet. My tension change from tight to loose, loose to tight from stitches to stitches. This tension regulator is life saver. Now, I have consistent tension.
As you said... practice practice practice ☹️ I'm now 52 and have been crocheting since I was 5. My mum when first teaching me had me doing chains for months...lol but we learned how to make different things with all the chains I had been making. Made for fun and great practice for which I'm eternally greatful.
Ditto with my mom! I remember making yards of chains with our fingers in the kitchen while she cooked. My parents divorced and we moved into my grandma’s home in Panama where we attended Catholic school run by German nuns. Crocheting tons of doilies with super tiny white thread and tiny hooks. No knitting because of the heat. But OK with me as i now create amigurumi creatures, do free-crocheting, make funky tops, hats, using threads and yarns of all sizes. Thank God for this skill during COVID. I’ve made little hearts with wings for everyone i know on the front line of Covid, little elves for xmas, etc. etc. so happy that in 21st century we’ve moved away from doilies.
I haven't heard "yarn vomit" I always said the skein had a yarn baby lol. Still accurate though :)
Ricbecka Deardorff Also called yarn barf 🤭
Yarn vomit, yarn baby, either way this craft can have some funny phrases 😂
It did that to me earlier and I called it coagulation like a blood clot that hadn’t quite solidified 😂
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Vomit is not very appealing term.
It been over one year since viewing your tension regulator tutorial and I was compelled to return to post another comment on how this tutorial has been instrumental in my ability now to crochet for hours. I have been crocheting purses and bags using size 18 nylon and it would have been impossible for me to crochet with this slippery nylon without this crochet tension idea. I am 70 years old with arthritis beginning to develop in my hands yet I have made several crocheted purses, bags,, straps, etc with the nylon now and the ability to adjust tension by increasing the number of stitches the yarn/cord is woven through is absolutely the most important aspect if this idea. Many thanks to whomever came up with this idea and thank you for sharing it with us!
That was so amazing! My granny told me when I was 12 that the way I held both my crochet hook and the tension in my left hand was completely wrong! She said it would lead to major problems when I moved on to more complex work. I ignored her, and now at age 51 I just couldn’t re-learn how to hold the yarn properly. Also I just received a little bucket with handles as a gift and it is a perfect yarn bowl! I really didn’t know about any of these tips but they will help tremendously with my new obsession for amagurumi and hopefully make my coasters more even.
The tension regulator is also amazing for reducing pain from carpal tunnel, arthritis, and/or chafing on sensitive skin!
This is EXCELLENT! If any of you have difficulty with tension, for me it's because I cannot close the fingers of my left hand to grip the yarn at all, then this "tension regulator" is AMAZING! I thought I'd never be able to crochet (I knit), because of not being able to correctly hold the yarn with tension. NOW IT'S EXCITING because I'm actually making progress. Thank you Sigoni for your wonderful website, Facebook page, and your tutorials!!! Thank you! You gave me new hope! Edit: And your "personalized" help is incredible!! We can actually ask questions and WOW get answers! SMILE!
I'm so happy you feel that way PJ and I absolutely love that creating the tension regulator is what made you able to crochet. That's amazing! You're making such great progress and I can't wait to see everything you make in the future. 💕
I’m similar. I’ve been crocheting for over 10 years and can make advanced crochet projects, and am still working on evening out my tension due to neurological difficulties and hand coordination issues.
I have been crocheting fifty years and yet am still learning how to make joining so much better or tension tricks. A tension regulator blows my mind!!! Blame ADHD!
Because of arthritis, I have very loose tension. That little crocheted finger thing is GREAT! What a difference! Thank you so much for sharing!
Many thanks for sharing your precious creations. I know that I can crochet as I have made quite a number of blankets using crochet.
It's just my mental health and not being able to consontrate 👋👋👋👋. But hopefully watching You Tubetastic 😅😅😅
Wow super tension regulator .....my CROCHET tension was my REAL tension
Hi crochet ladies, just found a way to stop crochet curling on tbe corners. Make a matching circle or square, sew to inside of article. Try it please, Fran.
I cut a finger off a rubber glove, the thicker gloves you use to wash dishes. I cut it long enough to cover the part of my pointer finger that the yarn rubs across.. Not only does it help with tension but I normally use my pinky & ring finger to hold tension and they start to cramp up painfully, using this 1 glove finger helps hold the yarn enough that you don't really need to use your fingers for tension, so they don't cramp up.. Another awesome thing about it is when you're working with scratchy rough yarn, it rubs against your finger and eventually starts to hurt bc it's like a rug burn.. The rubber finger guard, keeps the scratchy yarn off your skin....
That’s a great idea!
This has helped me as I am a super duper beginner and I realized I had trouble with holding my yarn, yet not experienced enough to make the regulator!! Thank youuuuu!!!! ❤❤❤😫
My pinky and ring finger cramps a lot too.. while the tension regulator is good, it does not help me achieve the tightness I want in my projects..
Has anyone ever told you your voice is so incredibly soothing? 🫠😌
I have a tight, closed grip, but it oddly enough allows me to control tension rather accurately. This looks wonderfully useful for days when I need to have a looser grip on everything.
Yes I think it’s a great idea for anyone who wants to make sure there’s always an equal amount of tension
I love the tension regulator! I've been crocheting for over 20 years and sometimes I still have a little trouble with the tension. So I'm going to make one and try it out.
Great! I hope it works well for you. You’ll have to come back and let me know once you’ve tried it.
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The tension regulator would potentially work great for Continental style knitting as well! Thank you for sharing
I had no idea, but that’s great!!
Omg yes! I’ve always struggled with holding the yarn doing continental style knitting this would totally help
I love this tension regulator soooooo much. After watching countless videos about tension, finally something new.
I’m so glad you found it helpful!
The tension regulator made my tension perfect the only diffent thing i did was use a 3.5mm hook and the only worsted yarn i had was 100% cotton but i feel like it holds the yarn really good and like i said my tension came out perfect. Thank you so much for your tips 😊
That’s great to hear! I’m so glad it helps 💕
Wow this is a super creative idea for those of us with nerve injury or arthritis. I haven't tried it yet, but it sure looks like it would be a great help! Thank you so much for sharing!
Yes, one of the ladies in my Facebook group mentioned that she can’t fully close her left hand and she couldn’t crochet before. Now that she is using the tension regulator she can make all kinds of things! It really is a game changer.
Yes i agree,im left handed and my right pointer finger as with all my fingers tend to be bent,
Thank you so much. Took me two tries to get the tension regulator right (first time was too loose), but it's super easy to make and I think I'll just make several with leftover yarn. I couldn't believe how well it worked!
Isn’t it amazing? The first time I tried it I couldn’t believe it either!
I was 16 when an 88 year old Lady taught me to Crochet. I had a lot of issues w my tension, but I finally got it w the way I hold my yarn & it looks funny, but iphey it works for me.
All that matters is that it’s comfortable for you! 💕
I’ve never seen a yarn bowl. I was using a coffee Can but I got a crochet bucket drawstring purse for Christmas. I love it!
Hello, I am very new to crochet and I've just made a coaster yesterday! Though, the tension wasn't consistent, but that's okay! I've just made 2 Tension Regulators, this is very helpful for me! I can already feel using the Tension Regulators helps a lot controling my tension when I made the 2nd one while wearing it😊 Thank you for this video!
Thank you for showing us how to make a tension regulator! It has been a game changer for me. Thus little tip has relieved an enormous amount of frustration I was experiencing. Now crocheting is so much fun. I wear it on my little finger as I use my forefinger to hold my project.
That's so great! I'm so happy to hear that it's been helping
The tension regulator is a wonderful idea as it works for me. Thank you.
The tension regulator is a life saver. thank you for uploading ❤️
You're so welcome, I'm so glad it helped.
I always found it uncomfortable winding wool around my fingers and I would end up gripping it too tight. I made myself a regulator out of interest and can't believe how this simple thing has improved the flow of my chains & stitches! My hand feels better too, allowing me to crochet for longer, thank you!
That’s amazing to hear!
THERE IS A GOD!!! LOL I am so happy that I found your video. Thank you so very much for the Tension Regulator tutorial. I have had so many problems with my tension (especially with the initial chain at the beginning of my projects). My chains always look like they were crocheted by an intoxicated person!!! : p This really helps A LOT. My fingers are on the thin side so I made my tension regulator using 6 chains instead of 9. Fits my finger perfectly. Thanks again. LOVE IT! : )
That’s amazing to hear! I’m so happy you’ve found it helpful and that you figured out how to make it fit you best
Instead of “yarn vomit”, we always say “you pulled your guts out!” Funny how silly sayings stick with families lol. Great video,
🤣🤣 that’s so funny I haven’t heard that one before!
The Tension Regulator is nothing short of brilliant!! I'm fairly new to crochet and I must admit that regulating my tension has been a challenge. I'll be crocheting a couple of these and I can see these being a 'game changer'. Thanks so much for sharing.
Awesome! I hope they do help. Tension takes a lot of time to get the hang of so just keep practicing! Here's another video that helps with common mistakes and I talk a lot about tension in this one so you might find it helpful as well. ua-cam.com/video/4c04CaV5mYk/v-deo.html
I'm a beginner and this is sooo helpful!! Thank you so much!! I've been struggling and practicing over n over ugh! I appreciate this💚
I’m so glad it’s helped! If there’s anything you’re struggling with in particular, let me know and I’ll see if I can help 💕
The Tension Regulator is fantastic! I've got an Autoimmmune disease that affects all my joints & muscles so crocheting makes my hands, especially my fingers, hurting very much. This Tension Regulator helps a lot! Thank you so much 😍👍
That's amazing! I'm so happy to hear that.
I know a really grrat hook that can help with that! Google eggcellent ergonomic crochet hook on amazon! Its an eggshaped base that has inter chnagrable hooks, it comes with 6 and you cN message the seller to get an aditional 5 or 6 sizes. It's great for gripping and super comfy! It also helps stave off carpel and helps support comfort with arthritis pain!
@@chonk_fox89 I've got such hooks but it doesn't help. My fingers are hurting 24/7/365, so it doesn't matter much what sort of hooks I use, but thank your for your answer and your very nice suggestion
@@alexington7436 so sorry to hear that! I know how difficult it can be and how it touches everything, i have a chronic pain condition too.
@@chonk_fox89 I'm sorry for you too. Chronic pain affects the whole life. most of the time I can cope with it and at least it isn't dangerous for life, but sometimes it is very hard. I wish you all the best and take care ;)
Good tips. I was a little amused about how some hold their yarn. I bought a book about 50 years ago on how to crochet. In that book it showed how to wind the yarn through your fingers. I still do it that way. When my stitches get too tight i go up a size to get my work back on track. If it gets too loose i go down a hook size.
Yes those are great tips! I love seeing the many different ways each person holds their yarn. When I first started, I tried weaving the yarn between my fingers and I could not do it no matter how hard I tried. And I’m not sure how I started using just my pointer finger to hold my tension just right but it works for me!
It reminds me of a Chinese finger puzzle but it works! And bless the lady who suggested two! Now if I could just keep my yarn from unraveling into strands!!!
I have trouble with my hands being dry, so I tend to have to force yarn tension by weaving it through my fingers and holding tight, which always means getting hand cramps and having to quit sooner than I'd like to.
Thank you for the video and for the link to the creator's tutorial.
Tension regulator looks like a great idea. I have trigger finer and have never been able to close my little finger and ring finger to apply enough tension to the yarn.
I think this tension regulator would absolutely help with that 💕
I am brand new to crochet and tension regulation has made me want to scream! I'm going to try the little tension regulator.😊
You’re not alone! So many people struggle with tension, but don’t give up! You can do it. Let me know if the tension regulator helps!
This is a great tutorial! Thanks so much!
Thank you for showing how to make the tension regulator. I am excited to start my crochet project now
I hope it helps!
Tension regulator was one ☝️ of best ideas yarn bowl was beautiful. I usually keep my yarn in poly bag with knot over it . Save lot of money.
Yes, there are many other things you can use as a yarn bowl! I would do the same 😊
Thank you. Seriously I made that for my self but I failed to use it coz I didn't know how to use it. Thanks very very much dear
Thank you!!! My projects thank you also lol I hAve MS and my tension changes without me knowing until I realize my wip looks like crap lol thank you 🧶🧡🧡🥰
You’re welcome! I’m so glad it’s helped your tension!
It also helps me with the arthritis in my fingers believe it or not. Super thanks. 🙏🏻
denisatron i was wondering about that. Thanks for the advice.
I need this! I didn't even know any of this was a thing! My mind is actually blown lol because I felt so hopeless trying to crotchet with such a loose grip
That’s great! I’m glad it helped!!
Wow...I have been crocheting for years...and now the yarn bothers me on my finger...How I found this only God knows....thank you for sharing...I hope it helps because I love learning new things...thanks again
You’re welcome, I hope it helps!
The tension regulator is intriguing to me. Iv'e never seen one before but I will soon. I have Osteoarthritis in my knuckles so have made myself a foam ring to wear on my finger which has helped a lot. Now this trick may work so that I'm not holding my fingers at a stiff angle. Thanks a lot.
I'm learning to crochet I made 2 tension regulators first one not so good second one is great I don't feel so awkward and have got the hang of holding the yarn now plus lots of practice happening whilst in isolation Thank you Sigoni. Also recommend the wool bowl my son got me one for Mother's Day one happy crocheter..
That’s great! I’m so glad that it’s helping.
Omg, never thought I'd see something truly new in crochet! Can't wait to try it! 👍
Let me know what you think!
I have to try this!!! I have arthritis and my hand gets cramps from being in a certain position! I hope this works better than the crochet ring. That was a bust
I so want to make one of these but I've only learned the single crochet so far. I'm a newbie and have been crocheting only about a week. But I'm already obsessed!!
Super helpful thank you for sharing 😊
Great instructions. The way I have been holding my yearn for years has developed lots of pain in my middle finger. I have tried to learn a different way but tension has been a big issue. Can't wait to try this.
Love this easy, fun tutorial! I've been wanting to make one of these. It actually works; regulates like a boss! 😂
Thank you!
That’s great! I’m so glad it helps
Hello I’m new to your channel. I’ve been crocheting for about ten years I learned from UA-cam tutorials. Ive already caused damage to my pointer finger my tension finger because my I hold my yarn tight. Ive tried gloves and rings and other methods to help relieve the strain on my finger. It hurts so bad I can’t crochet sometimes. I’ll be making a tension regulator for each finger ❤😂
Okay so i made the tension regulator as my first crochet project. It is simply genius. Thank you sooo soo much for the easy tutorial.
I looked into a yarn bowl and they were so expensive! I went to the thrift store and got a cute bowl from yankee candle that has a little skeleton guy with sticking up parts I can kinda thread it thru. :)
That's great! Yarn bowls can be expensive and I'm really not sure why. I was luckily to be gifted all three of the yarn bowls I have. But if I didn't have any I would probably go the thrifty/DIY route also!
They are expensive! But very cute. So many ways to make ur own yarn bowl with recycle materials. Options are endless!
@@SigoniMacaroni my daughter in-law bought me one along with some yarn. It was her way of keeping me in the house. 😃
I've used popcorn tins for my big yarns.
I found yarn bowls very expensive, and not particularly portable, so I have made myself a couple of "Yarn On The Arm" bags (by Krista from The Secret Yarnery), in different sizes, to fit the various sizes of yarn skeins. They are great to keep yarn in and you just slip your hand through the handles and off you go. I use them for both knitting and crochet projects, plus they are a great way to use up some of my scrap yarn... :))
Yes! I've seen those bowls in Michael's. They really are expensive! Definitely better to improvise! I'm glad you found an alternative. I love thrift stores as well.
I just love the tension regulator!! Great idea!! I have just joined! Glad I found you on UA-cam!! You have a new Fan! Kind regards from South Africa! Please stay safe! 💕🧶🥰🙏
Thank you so much! I’m glad you love the regulator. I love that it seems to have helped so many people!
That is awesome because I'm a tight stitcher and I wrap the yarn or string around my wrist BEFORE I even weave it through all of my fingers! I probably hold the hook wrong too...😝. I taught myself as a kid from a book on doilies. They turned out cute and super sturdy (seeing they were roughly half the diameter that the pattern said it should be even though all the stitches were there. Shows how tight those stitches were, looool).
There’s no wrong way as long as it feels comfortable to you! 😊 if you’re wrapping it around your wrist and your fingers you’re definitely going to get tighter stitches 😆 if you can’t comfortably hold it any other way I would definitely try the regulator and if that doesn’t work I would just go up a few sizes when working on a pattern where size/gauge is important
@Sigoni Macaroni Oh you think I'm not going to stitch your handy stitch regulator? Looool. I'm grateful and going to make one asap!
Good tips I use a knitting needle pushed through my ball of wall which I lay on a plastic box my husband placed 2 holes each side works a treat I'm not running after my wool but great tips thank you
Brilliant tips thankyou I will make the tension regulator right now 🌍👍🇦🇺😎
Awesome! I hope it helps!
The tension regulator is an Awesome thing. I gave up crocheting for many years because of carpal tunnel. I hold my yarn different than almost every video I've seen. I use my left pinky held out like for British tea...Lol to keep the tension. It cramps a lot! I have tried using my first finger like you but have not been able to maintain that. This seems like it will be the answer to give relief to my pinky! Thank you so much!
Yes we all crochet differently and I’m glad that you continued using your pinky for tension because while some people would say that’s wrong, it should be whatever feels the most comfortable for you. So I’m glad you found that that’s how you crochet best and I hope the regulator helps with your pinky pain
I wrap the yarn around my pinky finger twice, under my ring finger, over my middle finger and hold the work with my forefinger. That's how the book showed how to hold the yarn. The Coat's and Clark's book Knitting, Crochet, Embroidery and Tatting. This tension controller is a great way to control the tension for people with arthritis and any other hand problems. Thank you for your videos, I didn't have the help they have now when I learned in the 60's. Just books and I bought my supplies at Woolworths or Kmart, they were the only places available back then. Merry Christmas and God bless you and your family.
Yes, it’s so exciting to be able to share crochet with more of the world this way. Thank you! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas ❤️
@@SigoniMacaroni Thank you, yes, I had a nice quiet day. When I learned to knit and crochet, I was 10 and if they had any yarn stores back then, I didn't think about looking them up in the yellow pages. I'm thinking about making my own videos showing knitting, crocheting, embroidery and needlepoint. I can sew and quilt, but I'll leave them for other video makers. I don't have all of the room they would take for all of the supplies. And many quilters these days use longarm sewing machines instead of hand quilting. I'll be lucky to get all of my yarn and books in the craft room and my bedroom too. I have hoarding tendencies and definitely don't need more stuff!
@@grandcatsmama3421do you know how to hand quilt?
Thanks so much for the tension ring. I have injury to my left arm and it is painful to move my hand to crochet and keep tension correct. I will make one next time I crochet and see how it goes. I can see this working. Thank you.
I love that tension regulator. That's a genius idea!!!! Tyfs God bless you
Thank you!
Saludos desde México , muchas gracias por la sugerencia de su tensor de estambre, lo pondré en práctica, gracias nuevamente 😍
Yarn bowls are expensive and yarn cake makers I found in Amazon can only cope with 50g skeins. So I bought a heavy-based toilet roll holder: I can easily wind 100+g skein around a kitchen roll holder and stack two of them into the toilet roll holder, separating them with a piece of cardboard. Or, I can wind 50g (or so) skeins, if I want to work with four colours: the yarn will be perfectly wound till the end and not collapse like a cake does and a toilet/ kitchen roll holder costs a fraction of that of yarn bowls and the yarn flows as easily as your kitchen roll! The only thing to keep in mind is that you can only unwind the skein from outside, so keep that in mind when winding the yarn if you are using multicolour yarn with a certain sequence.
Unfortunately I am too cack-handed to cope holding the yarn and hook the way all tutorials show (I really wish I could) I have my own weird style, but it doesn't affect on my yarn winding solution.
OMG!! I love your nail polish color!!!!
I must say your presentation is great!
Thanks
Thank you! 💕
Sigoni, I LOVE your video and definitely going to make the regulator. I also love that you replied to every single comment on your video. Much appreciated ❤
What a great idea! I don't have a problem with controlling my tension. But I was teaching a friend how to crochet, and she is really struggling with tension. Totally gonna make one for her!
Oh perfect! I hope it helps her out. Tension can be super frustrating
This is going to be a priceless tip as I try double knitting and stranded knitting.❤️❤️❤️
I’ve been crocheting for more years than I would like to say. My favorite tip is pooling yarn on the couch next to where I sit. I will pull out several yards at a time, crochet that up and repeat. I pool it neatly so it doesn’t tangle and only enough that I will surely crochet before quitting this session. It is not as rapid as pulling directly off the skein but it helps keep tension loose.
Im a relatively new crocheter but I have pain and have done this since I started. I always felt weird about it thank you for making it seem more normal.
I place my yarn in a clean empty coffee can to to keep to keep smooth pulling
That’s a good idea!
Great tip. I will now make my own tension regulator. Surely this will help me. Yarn always slips in my fingers (I'm a beginner 😅).
I hope it helps! If you need anymore beginner tips, that’s what I mainly focus on so definitely check out some other videos! 💕
Can I just say that I accidently found you!!, so I read your blog on pintrest or I'm not sure where it was, it was about what you learned in a year of crocheting and another about many easy begginer patterns, and I just clicked on this out of curiousity, When I read your name on the 'i' thing (sorry, don't know what it's called) and as silly as this may sound you have inspired and motivated me. I have discovered crochet a long time ago and just gave up on it because of school, but now im more motivated than ever and even started my first project and it's half way done, I thank you as you are a reason to many's acomplishments. 😊
That is so great to hear! Thank you so much for your kind words. I'm so glad you picked up crochet again and I can't wait to hear about all of the beautiful things you'll make! 💕
@@SigoniMacaroni oh im making a scarf (typical i know XD) and my dream project is making actual clothes out of crochet and possibly creating new stitches since I have actually already discovered some of the stitches that I see on youtube like joining together the stitches and the single double stitch i think? it's the one where you do it just like a double stitch but pull through all of them instead. The only thing is that I don't know how I can use them and what other stitches they're fit for when I first discovered them myself. I thank you again for your incredible work!
Reem Adel half double stitch is what it is called but yeah that’s cool, it’s always nice to know there’s more and more people making new patterns for ppl like me to make :)
@@liliacfury aww, thank you I actually named one of my experimental stitches that and was very surprised to know that it was already a taken name 😆😊
I wish I had known about this tension regulator 20+ years ago. I might not have stopped crocheting for a very long time. My tension isn't even most of the time.
The tension regulator would absolutely help you with that. I hope it helps!
Tension Regulator! New game in town! Thank you so much! (Busy running through supplies to make new project!)
Stop appreciate this tutorial as I use just my pointer finger as well and hoping this helps. Thx sooo much
gonna use the tension regulator i just made to make a few more
The tension regulator is a godsend! I have super tiny hands so I used 6 foundation chains instead of 8 and 2 rows of double crochet instead of 3
That’s great! I’m glad you were able to figure out a way to make it work for your own fingers 💕
Thank you so much for this video !!! ♥️🙏🏼 I was holding the yarn so many different way and my left hand was just cramping after a few hrs BUT AFTER THIS AMAZING TENSION REGULAR I WILL NEVER HAVE A CRAMP 😊 I CAN NOT THANK YOU ENOUGH FOR YOU ♥️♥️♥️🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼it is a LIFE SAVER 🤗
I'm so happy to hear that! If you ever have anymore issues with tension, I have quite a few videos here on my channel. Here's one that you might like ua-cam.com/video/4c04CaV5mYk/v-deo.html
@@SigoniMacaroni thank you so much ♥️🙏🏼
thanks 4 showimg me and making me remember how to crochet!
You’re welcome! You can get them on Amazon 😊
Yarn vommit! Gotta love it! 😂 I have never been able to pull a skein without tangles! I usually resort to making a ball.
What if you were using more than one color? I made one today and i love it!
New to crochet but this regulator is life saver
BRAVO 👏 Thank You and I will be sharing with our crochet group 😊
I’m so glad you liked it. Thank you for sharing these tips with your friends!
Thank you for sharing this I need the yarn regulator. I am 67 and have been crocheting sense I was very young. My tension is always to loose, or to tight. I can never regulate it. I'm excited to make and try it.
😊 Same here!
I spent FOREVER trying to crochet a baby blanket for a friend...I was having trouble with my tension and found out that some baby yarns are so thin that it takes 2 strands as opposed to just one...now I'm ZERO trouble
It works great! Been trying to figure out how to work around my swan finger. This is a success! Thank you very much for this video!😊
I wear my tention regulator on my middle finger so I can work and hold my project without getting all tangled up.
THANK YOU FOR THIS TUTORIAL !
You’re welcome! I’m so glad it helps
Now that's nice.
Just made one and straight away I see why this is sooo amazing.
Loving it.
Thanks a million.
Yay! That’s so good to hear!
What a great idea! Thank you for creating this video-- a Super idea, especially for arthritic fingers!
You are so welcome! I've heard from quite a few people that it does help for arthritic fingers. I hope it helps you too!
Thank you! The tension regulator sounds like what I need. I have nerve damage on my pinkie and ring fingers, and I have been searching for help. I am working with the rings, but I have been not successful in making more than 4-5 stitches before I have to readjust the tension again.
I LOVE this tension regulator!! What a fantastic and unique idea!! THANK YOU!! ❤️❤️
You’re welcome!! I hope it helps
@@SigoniMacaroni It helps tremendously! I’m amazed!! Thank you again!
I love this for my grand children I can do this to help them thank yoy
That’s great! You’re welcome!
Use a regular bowl and clip on a chip clip and thread it. Through that way it works great for me and i think its a great idea
Thanks for sharing such an amzaing idea of a tension regulator with all of us i m sure its helping a lot of ppl... It has made our work a lot more easier n interesting ....😘God bless you 😊... Stay safe✋
That’s so great! Thank you and you too! 💕