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

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The wooden, brightly coloured hook on the right is an example of an inline style (the head is the same width as the shaft) and the yellow handled metal one on the left is the tapered style (the lip sticks out beyond the shaft). These specially designed hooks feature larger handles, providing additional support and reducing the strain on your fingers and wrist.

Keeping the wrist loose helps to avoid tension and allows for more fluid motion when creating stitches. When I first received the hooks, some of them had quite a sharp ridge over the head, which was catching and snagging on the yarn. With this method, the thumb, middle finger, and index finger work together to create a secure yet relaxed hold on the hook. They are really comfortable since they have an ergonomic handle, similar to the ergonomic handle they sometimes use nowadays in ergonomic pens.

Felt can make a great handle for your hook, particularly if you crochet the fabric and felt it on to the handle. I have had some ergonomics training, but I am not a professional ergonomist (so don’t sue me or anything because of what I say, ‘kay? In this technique, the hook is held similarly to a knife, with the handle resting in the palm of your hand, and your fingers wrapped around it.

If you are comfortable then other factors like having good hook control and consistent tension will tend to follow naturally.Because I have a knife grip, the handle of the hook runs inside my closed hand, so anything too long gets in my way. They all have a different feel, weight and glide to them so this is another area where personal preference intervenes. To enjoy all that Hobbycraft has to offer, please enable cookies or check whether another programme is blocking them.

This part of the hook lays either through the centre of your hand or rests on top of it, depending on how you hold it. If you're running a script or application, please register or sign in with your developer credentials here. The only truly suitable hook for pencil grippers is a perfectly cylindrical handle placed not too far from the business end of the hook.Having had just very basic knowledge passed down to me, being taught by my Grandma, I never knew there were different styles. By finding the best technique for you, you can avoid hand strain and work more efficiently, allowing your projects to come together smoothly and effortlessly. In this article, we will explore the two most popular techniques: the pencil grip and the knife grip. I suspect that tapered styles probably work well for pencil-grip knitters, whereas inline styles work well for knife-grippers.