Why Is My Crochet So Tight? (And How to Fix It)

If your crochet feels tight, stiff, or hard to work into… you’re not doing anything wrong. This is one of the most common beginner struggles—and it usually comes down to two things: • your tools • your tension In this video, I’ll show you what’s causing tight stitches and how to make crochet feel easier again. 🧶 Jump to what you need: 00:00 Hook getting stuck? 00:48 Hooks & tight stitches 11:13 Yarn & tight stitches 14:12 Is your yarn flowing? 16:00 Tension, mood & mindset 17:49 Simple fixes (free guide) What you’ll learn in each section: Hooks & tight stitches How hook shape and material can affect yarn glide and tension Yarn & tight stitches Why some yarns feel “draggy” and harder to work with Yarn flow How yarn feeding from the skein, ball, or cake affects your tension Tension, mood & mindset Why your hands (and even your stress level) can change your crochet Simple fixes Easy adjustments you can try right away to loosen your stitches 📄 Free printable guide: If this is something you’re working on, I made a simple one-page guide you can print and keep next to you while you crochet. https://payhip.com/b/1jMCI ▶️ Watch next: If your stitches are tight and your edges have gaps, watch this next: Fix the Gaps in Double Crochet (Better Turning Chains!)    • Fix the Gaps in Double Crochet (Better Tur...   Left-Handed Crochet Playlist    • Left-Handed Crochet for Beginners