How to Finger Crochet
How to Finger Crochet
You may have heard of arm or finger knitting, but did you know that you can also do finger crocheting? Put your crochet hook aside and hook it with your finger.
If you have crocheted regularly, you already know how to crochet with your fingers. It is really as easy as crocheting standard stitches with your finger. But this technique is also great for teaching children and teenagers to crochet, especially for small hands who may not be ready to control a crochet hook. It also helps to develop fine motor skills, making it perfect for people who need to rebuild muscle movements in their hands.
If you still need a reason to try this crochet method, work best with super bulky yarn. This means your work will come together faster than most hook crochet projects.
Get started
To crochet fingers you only need two things: yarn and your hands.
Choose a yarn that is very bulky (size 6 or 7 in the Craft Yarn Council standard yarn weight system). You can also hold several threads of a thinner yarn together while working, but it is easier to start with a single yarn.
The size of your finger determines the size of your stitches, similar to a crochet hook. However, you can still work with different yarn weights and learn to adjust your tension so that you can crochet tighter or looser.
What You’ll Need
Materials
- Bulky yarn (size 6 or 7)
Instructions
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Start With a Slip Knot
Start with a knot, as you do with every crochet project.
Slide the slip knot onto the index finger of your dominant hand. The knot should be slightly loose.
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Thread over and make a chain stitch
Wrap the working yarn over your finger and then pull it through the slip knot. This makes your first chain stitch.
It can be difficult to use your finger in the same way as a crochet hook. Therefore it helps to grip the yarn with your finger and thumb when pulling it through.
Pull up the loop on your finger and keep it loose and open.
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Add chain stitches to create a start chain
Add more chain stitches to form a foundation or start chain.
If you work normal crochet rows, you may find that they work a little looser than this first chain. To avoid uneven tension, keep this row looser than you think. After some practice you will find the best crochet tension for you.
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Insert Your Finger Into the Stitch
