CROCHET BASICS: Hints & Tips for tension | Bella Coco

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TIME STAMPS:-
Intro 00:00
Tip 1 - Yarn 00:33
Tip 2 - using your yarn 01:35
Tip 3 - Yarn holder 02:02
Tip 4 - Holding your yarn 02:42
Tip 5 - foundation chain 04:55
Tip 6 - stitches 05:43

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FAQs??

-How many squares do I need for a baby blanket?

This can vary, it really can be however big or small you like, but i generally do 4x4 or 5x5.

-How many chains shall I do for a *single/double/etc' blanket?

Again, this can vary. I would suggest that you do your chain and lay it down agains the bed you are wanting it for. It should be the same width. You should then ad a few more to make it a little wider.

-How much yarn do I need?

Unfortunately, I will not be able to answer individuals questions about how much yarn you would used do to multiple factors affecting it. Such as, your tension, the size of hook and the yarn being used.

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[niniksetiawan]

I just started crocheting today, spent an hour trying to figure it out.

Your videos are fabulous! Very helpful! Will definitely watch everything and try everything

[luckysuzful]

I love the tip about doing your foundation chain with a bigger hook and then going back to the smaller hook for the rest of your work. That's where I tend to be too tight and then it messes everything up. I'm new to crochet so this video was very helpful to me. Thanks!

[bethmegansmith]

Thank you for your left handed videos I am left hander and find your videos so helpful only started crochet 4 days age. Making progress but dropping stiches hahahahaha big learning curve from needle felting on and off for 6 years. thank you xxx

[mikefoster]

I've been crocheting 10 years now and thought 'Back to basics' and found this lovely video to encourage me. Thank you, Sarah-Jane, for your wonderful tuition. These tips are great!

[tarageer]

I LOVE your channel. I’m very new to crochet(about 2 months in) but your tutorials have gotten me very far so far. You’re a very very effective instructor! I love that you give UK and US stitch names because I’m in the US and would not have known the difference otherwise. And finally, you have a very lovely voice and way of presenting things. It makes it more like a story than a lesson. Thank you for your posts and your help!

[lorrainebrown]

Thank you so much for the last tip, that was exactly the issue I have alot. It's either to right to pull thru our to big. I can't believe such a little tip such as that has made such a difference in the way my crocheting looks. Thank you very much

[chrisarlington]

Very good video! I've been crocheting since 14 NIW I'm 70 . Ive forgotten a lot when I stopped because if wrist pain. I'm just getting back into it due to COVID LOCKDOWNS and your tips were an excellent reminder. Thankyou dear.

[carylmccarley]

I love all the Utube Crochet learning about Crocheting, all the Different Stitches etc. These are the Best videos to learn off of. Thanks To all the Video Makers and Uribe. This is the BEST WAY TO LEARN. 😁💗

[veryloonylynne]

As so many before me have said...I am new to crochet and after searching MANY channels.. your videos / tutorials are by way the best. Thank you so much.

[CretiveWoman]

I have been crocheting for over 20 years and this video has been extremely helpful as I can see a lot of things I have been doing "wrong". Thanks so much for sharing!

[helencatherine]

Thankyou!! ❤️ I've literally only just started to learn how to crochet 2 days ago and I'm struggling with holding the yarn but your video has helped me out so much! I can't thank you enough for this tutorial ❤️

[jennymcfadden]

Beginner crocheter here, I found these tips very helpful, especially the last one! This is something that I have been struggling with.

[nicolearntz]

Yes! I really struggle with tension, specifically on my foundation chains and finger cramping. Going to try your tips. Thank you for all the great info.

[krissiet]

THANK YOU!! I have watched a few beginner videos & no one has mentioned this. The correct tention is what I am struggling with. Today is my FIRST day trying from YouTube videos. I subscribed to yours & want to thank YOU again for taking the time to explain this! I look forward to watching more of your videos 👍😄

[incanada]

I'm with Lorraine Brown on that one. Thank you soooo VERY much Bella Coco for your tutorial(s) . ALL of them! They're awesome and you are a lovely Lady teacher.💐💐💐💐

I actually crocheted few different flowers thanks to you and subscribed long ago, but that tension on a yarn was my nemesis which still creeps up when working with different yarns, but I'm doing much better then ever before🙂

[pootle]

Thank you so much! I've been crocheting for a while now (you taught me how to!) and with certain yarns my tension goes to pot. I will make yarn cakes with everything now! xx

[kellyayre]

By me finding bella my husband hates me 🤣🤣🤷🏽‍♀️ sorry not sorry by finding your videos you've helped massively with my anxiety ❤

[heavenuk]

Only just starting out with crochet and have found your tutorials to be the most helpful and the easiest to follow, brilliant thank you!😁x

[jillstevens-jfzt]

I am a beginner and really found video on tension helpful thanks 👍

[helenmarshall]

Discovered your channel just yesterday and already you have really helped this beginner. Your teaching is excellent. Thank you so much.