Stupid Crochet Injury

[theworm]

Sometimes my passion for crochet outweighs my common sense.

 

I was working on a fleece edged blanket, and I used a much larger hook than I should have. The fabric was very sturdy and it gave me a hard time. Did I start over with a smaller hook? No, that would make sense, and I was stubborn - I was going to win the battle of the hook. Instead, I used my body as leverage to force the hook through the fabric. It wasn't that bad when I used my clover hook, but then I switched to my bates hook. Owe.

 

I have somewhat severe bruising on my abdomen - lots of black and blue polka dots - and it hurts to do things like....walk. If I weren't laughing so hard at my own stupidity, I might be really upset!

[SHERYL]

Now that's dedication to crochet

 

Hope the bruises go away fast for you.

[crazycrochet]

Wounded in action, you deserve the purple yarn ball award.

[CLLinda]

Wounded in action, you deserve the purple yarn ball award.

 

Yes, you can get injured with a crochet hook. Please be careful.

 

[froggy]

Oh my word! That really sounds painful just reading the words! I hope you heal quickly!

[ezrinjaz]

Oh no! That sounds like something I'd do!!! Hope the bruises heal fast. lol.

[Vickietoria]

Oish!! I hope you get better and less purple soon!

Victoria

[mythunderbird]

ouchy, that sounds painful, , i am sorry you are hurt. i bet that would be hard to explain toa doctor, i can see it now. :P:P hope ya heal up fast. bruises on your abdomon are no fun,. they hurt worse there for some reason , say as to compared to a leg or something. i know when i had my 1st back surgery i looked like someone had been 10 rounds with the champ. gosh was i bruised . my poor tummy was in bad shape:yes:yes:yes i agree you deserve the purple:yarn:yarn award:hug:hug:hug:hug

[mizduck]

No pain, no gain, huh? I, too, feel you deserve the purple yarn ball, bestowed upon the bravest of the brave! Hope you heal up soon!

[double2]

I have done that too. Ouch!!!

I bought an edgerydoo......no more problems

double2

[RoseRed]

You poor thing - I think most of us have our share of stupid injuries. mine tends to be overuse of my hands when I know better.

 

Try laying in an epsom salt bath. It really help with the bruising and it's a great excuse for a nice hot bath.

 

Awesome bath salt recipe - 1 part epson salt, 1 part kosher salt, 1/2 part evap milk (for skin softener, optional) and a few drops of your fav scented oils. (i mix rose and jasmine)

 

Here's your Honorary Purple Heart for being wounded in action - you've earned it!

[theworm]

Thank you, Everyone!

I shall where by purple ball with pride!

 

Much better today. I still have bruises, but its much less painful!