Do you have any tension tips? I am a big beginner and need some help.
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Theres a youtube video on tension! Theres also a pattern I have for a crochet tension regulator
Do you crochet or knit? Theres also a lot of youtube videos on tension, but thats more like wrapping around your fingers which also a good way for both crochet and knit!
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I noticed a difference if I lay back in the recliner, or sit up straight. Lots of practice.
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Id say to practice your tension as a beginner would be to start small. When I first started crochet, I started with learning a simple granny square! A granny square is basically repeating the same thing all the way around in rounds. It helped me learn tension. I think this would help you too. And dont worry! You will accomplish it soon 
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I like to crotchet more. Thank you for the tip! Can you also post that link or tell me what it is called?
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Thank you guys so much!
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Practice holding your yarn in a loose way. It does help with tension. Also posture helps too.
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For me tensioning is hard, but I find using a ergonomic hook and wrapping my pinkey finger around my yarn helps with tensioning
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Thanks for all the tips!
I dont know the link, just go on youtube and search up “crochet tension regulator”
Simple patterns like dish cloths are great practice. The more you crochet the more you’ll get a feel for it.
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You can use a tension ring,
My daughter got me one about three years ago. However, I’d already been crocheting for 13 years or so. I tried it, tho.
I think the rings are better for someone who hasn’t developed any “muscle memory” for regulating tension.
So, if you’re brand new, might give it a go.
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