Finger protector

[Cheshire Lass]

Do any of you use anything to protect your index finger when crocheting?

 

If I crochet for more than an hour I end up with a shiny groove in my finger is there anything to use to prevent this?

[fc1123]

Cheshire Lass are you on ravelry.com because if you are then you can look up the finger sweater and it's very easy to make

[Cheshire Lass]

Thanks for that I'll go and have a look x

[magiccrochetfan]

I don't have a problem with my thread-holding hand, but sometimes the hook rubs on my finger where it moves as I hold it. I just stick on a bandaid and the padding cushions my finger. The bandaid stays clean, so I just take it off and stick it on the jar my hooks etc are in, so I can use it later....don't want to waste a bandaid:lol

[faedragon]

Try not having so much tension on the yarn going over that finger.

[Lubba_my_kiddos]

I don't have a problem with my thread-holding hand, but sometimes the hook rubs on my finger where it moves as I hold it. I just stick on a bandaid and the padding cushions my finger. The bandaid stays clean, so I just take it off and stick it on the jar my hooks etc are in, so I can use it later....don't want to waste a bandaid:lol

 

I agree! And if you want fancy finger protection they sell all kinds of designs. LOL

[melkrose]

I have the same problem. I used to use band aids but got tired of waisting them. I got a roll of medical tape at the drug store. Its cheap and is made of a textured plastic and is easy to rip with one hand.

[boogiedu]

i have used these for at least the last 25 years.

no groove in my finger plus i have no problems

with my gauge or tension any more.

 

http://www.knitpicks.com/accessories/Knitting_Yarn_Guide__D80133.html

 

http://www.patternworks.com/productdetail/300067/CRO-KNIT-TENSION-KEEPER-.htm

 

http://www.knitpicks.com/accessories/Norwegian_Knitting_Thimble__D80564.html

[adagio]

Here's a crochet thimble pattern provided right here on the 'ville a while back:

http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=972362&postcount=3

 

I made myself one, and it has been very helpful.

[bethintx1]

cool products! I like the look of the first one.

[truckin Patty]

I've also used the knitting yarn guide and I love it. I found it in one of the mags(cant remember which one was on sale) and ordered 2. I have also used a glove, cut all the fingers off except for the index finger, that works well also.

[acraftylady]

Don't know if this would work but there is a finger sweater here. Mary

[Cheshire Lass]

Thank you for all your advice.

The shiny groove is caused by the way I hold the hook, its right at the side of my fingernail I think I'll have to try a band aid. I have to stop crocheting after about and hour and a half. Maybe when I'm getting into a pattern I grip the hook tighter and tighter without realising it.