The way you hold your hook has a significant influence on your speed to crochet. You can hold your hook in many ways, but two of the most familiar ways to hold your hook is the pencil grip or the knife style. Test out which one you find most natural to work with. Your comfortable way to hold your hook may be different from your neighbor, but it does not matter as long as it is convenient. Find that one form that is most suitable for you and will make you finish your projects faster.