1. At what point would you say that your knuckle cracking turned from a conscious activity to a habit that you do without even thinking? I'm just getting started with knuckles and I want to be sure I'll stay in control.
2. Also, I want it to be something I can do when I'm in the mood and not that my fingers become tight so I HAVE TO crack.
3. When you first got started, did your knuckles hurt a bit? After how long does it become easier and pain-free?

Can any of you crack 3 knuckles on each finger? If yes, I was looking for some clear beginner techniques for each knuckle (top, middle, bottom-closest to palm). Mostly I'm having trouble with the one closest to the palm. Thanks.
By the way, I think it would be super helpful for someone to create a knuckle-cracking technique video and post it on youtube. The video clips I've seen there so far are just cracking, no technique.