Steel Hooks / handle??

[MsSuzKelly]

I just started a project with #10 cotton using a #8 hook. I don't like the way that hook feels in my hand...asked DH for a suggestion. He got me some electric tape (red, green, white, - have to be stylish you know) and I wrapped and wrapped it round and round til it felt good. Then another hook I wrapped some yarn up and down round and round, THEN put some tape around that. They both feel pretty good

[sfgwife]

You can find hand turned thread hooks. Hubby made me some and I love them. He makes the handle for me and puts in the hook size I want. Also I have seen where you can wrap some leftover wool and wet and dry and add more and wet and dry more to make you a handle to hold. And there are also the spongy things like ones that go on a pencil that work well too. They are usually found with the notions at a hobby store.

[I-crochet-2]

They sell foam hook cushions at hobby lobby, that slide on the hook. Its pretty large. You could cut it in half and have for 2 hooks. That is what I do. and it feels GOOD!

[needlesandpinza]

I just made some handles for one of my friends. She said it really helped alot with her smaller hooks.

I made it so she can slip it on the end without worrying about it falling off.

[mizduck]

This is the link for the felted hook handle. I really would love to give this a try.

 

P.S. they now sell bags of wool roving in lots of different colors at hobby lobby!

[Ladykats]

Sally Bates has the foam handle covers in two size openings. One for small steel hooks, and one for larger sizes. They sell here for 1.99 each, but to me well worth the money for the grip and control when crocheting a bedspread in string as I am doing with the Bedspread CAL

[Crocus58]

I use the foam hook cushions too - love them!

[JoBug]

I was lucky enough to reieve an RAOK of a wood turned hook handle with a steel hook in it and I must say it is the most GLORIOUS thing I have ever had my hands on doing thread work What an angel for sending me that!!

[Chiscrochetcrazy]

You could also use some sculpey or other clay to make a handle. My hubby made me some like that. You can get all fancy or just make them plain.

[everkutz]

Thanks for the link for the felted handle! I must try that soon!