For beginners, the best crochet grips to use are ergonomic or padded grips that provide comfort and reduce hand strain. These grips are easier to hold and can help improve your crochet experience.
For yarn, use an "E" or an "F".
To effectively use a 9mm crochet hook in your projects, start by choosing the right yarn weight for the hook size. Maintain consistent tension while crocheting to ensure even stitches. Practice proper hand positioning to avoid strain. Experiment with different stitch patterns to see what works best with the larger hook size.
The best techniques for using stretch yarn in crochet projects include using a larger hook size, working with a looser tension, and incorporating stretchy stitches like the single crochet ribbing or the half double crochet ribbing. These techniques will help maintain the stretchiness of the yarn and prevent the finished project from becoming too stiff.
single crochet
To crochet using your fingers only, use the same procedure as when using a hook, but just use your fingers instead. You will end up using your forefinger as a "hook" holding the parts of the stitch on your finger, and "hooking" your finger to "draw through" the material to make the stitch. I would hazard that the "best" stitches to make using a finger crochet technique would be the shorter stitches--slip stitch, single crochet, half double crochet, and double crochet. I think that with taller stitches, you might begin to not have room on your forefinger to "hold" the loops necessary to make the stitches. Look at the attached video link and see finger crocheting single crochet stitches is being done.
The best techniques for working with crochet elastic fabric include using a smaller hook size, stretching the fabric slightly as you work, and being gentle to avoid overstretching or distorting the fabric.
To use a 3.0 crochet hook effectively, it is important to maintain consistent tension in your yarn, practice good hand positioning, and follow the pattern instructions carefully. Additionally, using the correct yarn weight for the hook size can help achieve the desired results in your crochet project.
See links below. Ravelry is a free knit and crochet community, but registration is required to access the patterns. Registration is painless and does not result in spam. Their pattern library is the best anywhere and very easy to search. You can also find out who has completed the project or working on it to consult if you run into difficulty.
The best techniques for working with stretchy crochet fabric include using a smaller hook size, maintaining consistent tension, blocking the finished piece, and incorporating elastic or non-stretchy yarn for stability.
To use a 7.0 crochet hook effectively, it's important to maintain consistent tension in your yarn, practice proper hand positioning, and follow the pattern instructions closely. Additionally, using the correct yarn weight for the hook size can help achieve the desired results in your crochet project.
For a vest that is already crocheted and available off the rack, your best option is actually a second-hand store. To have a vest custom made, the best option is to visit a local yarn shop and see if any of their regular customers or staffers are willing to take a commission project. And to make your own crocheted vest (the most rewarding option), check crochet patterns check Crochet Pattern Central (link below).