The regular crochet hook can be a wee uncomfortable. My preference is a thicker shaft, especially with the smaller hook sizes. Problem: what to wrap round the hook? Solution: pencil grips.
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Sunday, May 22, 2011
MacGyver
Remember the dude who could stop a bad guy with only a paper clip, an elastic and some gum? Sure, you watched it (I know you did). And what does MacGyver have to do with crafting? Everything! When a tool or gadget doesn't work, the enterprising crafter improvises a la MacGyver.
The regular crochet hook can be a wee uncomfortable. My preference is a thicker shaft, especially with the smaller hook sizes. Problem: what to wrap round the hook? Solution: pencil grips.
Even though the center of the pencil grip is too wide for the hook, plain old masking tape (to thicken the shaft and provide a non-slip surface) works well. Then slip the pencil grip over the hook. Viola:
Sure it's not elegant or perfect, but it works--although rest assured I'll be looking for a set of ergonomic hooks whenever I head into the city (I saw some at the Mary Maxim website, but I want to feel the hooks in my hand to make sure they feel comfortable).
The regular crochet hook can be a wee uncomfortable. My preference is a thicker shaft, especially with the smaller hook sizes. Problem: what to wrap round the hook? Solution: pencil grips.
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Who would have thought. I wish I could do that with knitting needles. My size 3 needles are killers. You do MacGyver proud! :)
ReplyDeleteLOL! Thanks Pam **blushes**
ReplyDeleteAnd I agree that wee knitting needles can be just as hard on the hands as wee crochet hooks.