Pencil Grippers

[Pear-Kitten]

So.....I started working on a Christmas present at 11pm....didn't stop until 5:45am (except for 15 minutes for a snack). I'm a pencil gripper, and a tight pencil gripper at that. Now I have a little spot on my thumb that was pressed against the hook that's a little red and very numb. Oops! Guess I was just having too much fun

 

Then I realized that I could probably just get some soft pencil grip things from an office supplies store to put on my hooks so I don't completely destroy my thumb . Anyone ever try this before? Once I get some I'll tell you if it works out for me. I have to do something though or I'll never get through the holiday season!

 

........or I could just release my death grip on the hook, it's not like it's trying to get away

[grannyannie]

I've been working with a smaller size hook than I usually do, plus holding soooo much tighter and my thumb hurts so bad I don't know if I'll be able to much at all today ! I've just started my Christmas presents!

[YarnMover]

I like to sometimes use the full length palm grips since I'm a 'palm gripper'! They really help those pressure points! They come in two sizes one for the larger hooks and one for the small hooks.

 

http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog.jsp?CATID=cat2874&PRODID=prd31996

 

http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog.jsp?CATID=cat2874&PRODID=prd32032

 

You might like these more...

 

http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog.jsp?CATID=&PRODID=prd12584

 

Unless you are using a big hook, the office supply pencil grips probably won't stay on.

 

I use the full length grips instead of the 'comfort' hooks because I like the feel of a 'round' handle in my palm.

[kkms]

the pencil grips won't fit a hook, i have tried it. i like the full length blue cushion ones. i use them on all my hooks all the time. i have even learned to loosen my grip with those things. i highly recommend trying them. (i did not like the smaller ones from joanns they are not as cushy)

[DreamsOfYarn]

I used pencil grips on all my hooks until I bought my Bates bamboo handle hooks. I got the foam ones at the dollar store. They didn't fit on the larger hooks (L and up) but worked great on K and smaller.

[Cliffnote]

I have used polymer clay on a few of my hooks, I put it on the hook, pressed my prints into the hook the way I hold it, and baked,. The polymer clay isnt as soft as the grips but it is comfortable for me.

[The_Virginia_Hooker]

I tried Silly Putty once, worked well.

[craftygal24]

I've used the kind of foam cushy pencil grips. I've also used the rubber ones (which had to be modified for smaller hooks with some creativity and a pair of scissors). I am a tight gripper as well, so I know how you feel. Someone mentioned the SB bamboo handled hooks, I love those! They take most of the pressure points away (for me anyway) and make crocheting a lot more comfy. Good luck and happy hooking to you!

[Pear-Kitten]

Thanks YarnMover! I don't have a JoAnn so I haven't seen the comfort grips but I may have to order some of those. That's exactly what I've been needing *^_^*