Susan Bates Crochet Hook Cushion Grips 3.75"-2/Pkg

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Crochet is a wonderful craft that allows you to create beautiful and practical items with just a hook and some yarn. But to make the most of your crocheting experience, you need the right tools, starting with a good crochet hook. I’ll admit it – I’m a bonafide crochet hook addict. I’m constantly on the search for the best ergonomic crochet hooks which means I buy A LOT of hooks. At last count I had about seven 4mm hooks alone. Seems like overkill right? If I see a hook I’ve never tried before, I buy it immediately – it’s my achilles heel. I think I’m one of the only yarn crafters who buys more hooks than yarn! I’ve had a few people asking what my go to hooks are and the truth is, I use so many different styles of hooks I can’t even count, but I do have a few favourites.

With all the considerations I mentioned above, you must be thinking why is it important to hold the yarn and hook correctly. Simply speaking, with even (and arguably correct) tension throughout your crocheting process, you can reduce pain and also get the final project size, appearance and quality that you want. How do I stop my wrist from hurting when I crochet? A] The hook: The design feature that gives this utensil its name and allows you to hook those pretty stitches.Having said that, I know some crocheters who swear by Addi Swings – I’d recommend giving them a go just in case they’re your perfect hook. Ok, ready for the pencil grip variations? First up is the pinky fly hold, which is probably the coolest name of any hold on this list (except maybe the saber hold). Make the ok sign with your hand, then bring your middle finger down next to your pointer finger. Keep the ring and pinky finger on the fly. Move your middle and pointer finger away from your thumb enough to snuggle your crochet hook in there. This underhand hold is similar to how you hold a teacup or a paintbrush.

The handle isn’t ergonomic per se, it’s just built up with polymer clay to give it a handle. I think this is a plus though because it’s inclusive of all crocheters. Both pen and knife grips can use them. I bought this from a knitting store that carries only Addi hooks so I was kind of forced into buying it but I quite like it. It’s a 2mm so I use it for amigurumi and it’s a top notch little hook. I prefer these to the Addi Swing so if you’re going to budget for an Addi hook, try this one first, especially if you’re a pencil grip crocheter. I can’t quite imagine how a pencil grip crocheter would hold and Addi Swing. If anyone can point me to a video of it being done, I’d love to see it! One other variation of the knife hold is called the saber hold. As with the knife hold, the saber hold is an overhand hold. Instead of leading with the pointer finger, the crocheter leads with their thumb. The other four fingers remain wrapped around the hook. En garde! If you are used to the knife hold, then it can be fun to give the saber hold a try since they are so similar. They look like toothbrushes to me. I know I’m fussy but I look at crochet hooks for about 8 hours a day and I like them to look nice. I don’t think these are the worst looking ergonomic crochet hooks by a long shot (the earwax coloured Clover Soft Touches are pretty hard on the eye) but there’s something very medical about the way they look. Reduce tension when crocheting, which was covered earlier in adjusting your yarn hold according to what type of crocheter you are.I’m naturally a very twitchy person – I don’t sit still for very long – and this behaviour translates with crochet hooks as well. If I’ve been using a Clover Amour all day designing something in the Crochet Coach studio and I want to switch to another project, I’ll often change to a different style of hook too just to mix it up. It’s like exercise – if you run 5km every day your body eventually gets used to it and you need to change your exercise routine to incorporate something different.

The way the yarn comes out off the skein/ ball/ cake can affect the pull on your yarn hold and result in uneven tension, so some crocheters choose yarn bowls to keep the pull as consistent as possibleIf you're working on a big project such as a crochet blanket or lots of small projects such as amigurumi, you want to make sure you're hands are comfortable, so might want to buy some ergonomic style crochet hooks – easy grip crochet hooks are a great buy. If you're completely new to crochet, you might want to kit yourself out with a whole set of needles that'll cover a range of projects - there are a few sets we've found that double up as their own craft storage and would look lovely displayed in any craft room. Maybe you're just looking to add another hook or two to your collection and want something that's a bit unique! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned crocheter, you'll find something here to suit your style and budget. I will go through some simple suggestions on how to stop wrist pain when crocheting, which generally does not involve physiotherapy advice, since I am not a physiotherapist. Honestly, even as a doctor, I usually prescribe NSAIDs and advise rest, but from a crocheter's point of view, I can see how that can be a real bummer. If elbows are lifted from the side or lifted up in the air (i tried crocheting while lying down before), it puts unnecessary strain on the elbows and shoulders. So by isolating the other joints like the elbows and shoulders and just focusing on isolated wrist movements, you can minimize body aches while crocheting.

If you are a right-hander, you would be crocheting from right to left along a chain or along a row. While on the other hand (no pun intended), if you are a left-hander, you would instead be crocheting from left to right. Each size is a different colour which is great when you’re trying to remember what hook you were using for which project There are two main types of ways that people tend to hold their crochet hooks. The first is called the knife hold. This overhand hold is distinguished by the extended pointer finger along the top of the crochet hook. There are a couple variations to the knife grip.I’m a knife grip crocheter and found it fine to use the Addi Swing but I’m pretty sure a pen grip crocheter would struggle – they look to me like they’re designed for knife grippers.