video How to crochet - 1
This video is a tutorial on the starting basics of crocheting; how make a slip knot, hold the yarn in your hand for tension and how to make a single crochet stitch (sc). Meant to be a precursor to "Crocheting a stretch sensor", but is all inclusive.
so sorry for the crazy delayed response. That is generally how you hold the hook, but whatever is comfortable for you and produces outcome will work.