Having a son with cerebral palsy has changed my perspective on life for the better! I'm so thankful there are adaptive tools out there for people who need them! 🧶🧶🧶
Something to note about the red light therapy mitt is that the red light used in medical settings is different from most commercially available red light products. There are specific wave lengths and frequencies that doctors use for treatment, they aren't just grabbing red LEDs and shining them on patients.
I was looking for a comment like this!! I used to work at a vet clinic that used red light therapy after some surgeries and it was definitely not regular red LED lights! The tool we used was a laser with a specific and powerful frequencies and we were warned to not ever look at the light because it could blind you. You also have to constantly move the laser around because it could do harm if focused on one area for too long. Not saying that this is not going to work, but it seems like it might not be the type of red light laser therapy used in medical situations, but maybe this tool is a lower powered one. I'd be curious to know the results long term!
Looked to see if anyone mentioned this before I posted it. There's also a risk of burns when you're using cheap junk that has no sort of safety standards or review because it's Amazon, which does not verify medical claims. Just keeping your hands warm through thin gloves or running them under warm water periodically would give you a safer means of getting the same results.
I'm guessing too here but I bet the actual effects of repeated sessions warming and resting the hand are what works, not as is said here the actual red LEDs. This overpriced gadget sounds like an expensive heating pad, and I am going to try my own heating pad - which cost a lot less and I already own.
We use the medical grade Infrared lights for my husband's peripheral neuropathy in his feet and it truly has made a difference! A huge difference, the only downside is the cost. $1500 for the set of lights that is about 8 inches wide and about 24 inches long.
My favorite way to determine yardage of partial skeins is with a kitchen scale. Weigh the remaining yarn in ounces or grams, then multiply by the original length and divide by the original weight (listed on the yarn label). It's quick, easy, and kitchen scales are pretty cheap!
I do the same thing. I sometimes measure the piece I made so I have an even clearer idea of how much I'll need for a project. (E.g. weight of a single granny square, weight of a sleeve, weight of half a scarf, etc.)
I was about to say that although this product seems neat, you can easily do without it, as long as you have the label or know which yarn it is to google it. I'm sure it works great, but the kitchen scale method is better cause underconsumption! I use my scale for baking all the time
Hello Miss Elise. I don't have all those tools. I'm an amigurumi enthusiast, which is why I discovered your video six months ago, and I just want to say... please help me, I've become addicted to yarn, hooks, and needles. Because of you, I learned how to knit. Your knitted toys are adorable, and after seeing them, I've made many toys for my 3.5-year-old son. I love listening to your advice while I knit, and because of you, I've met many knowledgeable people to learn from. Thank God I found you, and thank you so much for being my motivator and friend. I'm Indonesian, and knitting and crochet are not part of our culture; I live in Istanbul. I don't have friends or relatives here. I stay at home 24/7 with my kids, so I really mean it when I say you are my motivator and friend. Once again, thank you so much from the bottom of my heart.
Awwww. That really means so much to me. I'm so glad that my videos have helped you feel less lonely in a new place. I hope you're able to connect with a few crocheted or knitters there!! ❤️❤️❤️
If you have a label of the partial skein, you can calculate how many yards you have by using a kitchen scale. For example, A 6oz/380yd (170g/347m) skein. You weigh the remaining yard and have 2.5oz left. Divide the 380 yards by the 6oz and you get 63.333 yards per ounce. Multiply that by what you have and that's approximately what is left. 63.333 x 2.5 = 158.333 yards.
This right here - it's what I do after I finish using every skein, and write on the label the new yardage and remaining grams. I'd hate to have to re-wind just to count the remaining yardage. I bought a small scale which I keep with all my yarn and taped the calculation to the front of it.
Thank you. Someone else commented on this technique but they didn’t give an example. Your example showed by steps the exact way to do this. Now I understand what I need to do. Thank you for going through the steps.
I got that exact same crochet backpack for my birthday and I absolutely LOVE it. It keeps everything so nice and organized, it’s perfect for traveling around, and I love how I can pop other things in there with all that room. It has seriously made my life easier even doing my little projects at home so my 38 week pregnant self can just sit on the couch and have everything I might need right there next to me lol
WOW Elise! I just want to tell everyone my story….i used to crochet all day until the day I could not. My pain was so severe I had to have surgery and could not crochet for 3 months! So my best tool now is a timer. Take breaks about every 30 minutes….so far no pain. The red light thing might just help me. I just want someone to tell me what to do with all my yarn balls….i crocheted a net but can’t find a place to hang it….so frustrated. I have to cats who love my yarn balls! Thanks again for your honesty. ❤
If cats are the problem, you may need sturdy plastic tubs with lids that latch. Not so pretty, but it works. Sturdy under bed containers work too. You can stack them on the narrow side by a wall if needed. Good luck!
I just have one yarn cat. His name is Mason, he is two, and he runs off with my yarn despite my giving him his own yarn balls. He is also my grandson. 😂
I have and use the Boye handle for a few years because I started having carpal tunnel pain when I would crochet (this was before I turned 40). It helps alleviate the stress and strain I put on myself when I crochet.
The Boye crochet hook holder has been around for sooo many years. Way b4 all those ergonomic ones. There’s a TH-camr that it’s the only thing she can use to crochet.
I also use the Boye handle grip because I would hold my hooks with a death grip. I've enjoyed it but I don't like having to keep track of the size guide. I saw Elise's tip to use beauty blenders as a hook hold option. I have some of those as well since I usually have 2 projects going on at the same time. Now I don't have to switch the washers in the Boye handle as much.
@@heatherfruecht131 are the beauty blenders you speak of the liquid concealer foam blenders?? If so, do you just push the hook through the middle? What video is this tip from? I’d love to see it!!
I recall a recent post on Reddit from a fiber artist who ran a crochet hook through their hand while trying to slip it into one of those multicolor grips. When you tried putting that small hook into the grip my stomach turned. So glad you didn't end up with a crochet injury. Those grips are really scary because one cannot get hooks in or out easily. ☠️
Re the red light therapy - I have arthritis and neuropathy in my fingers. I bought a hand massager - also expensive $200…but is wonderful. You get the red light therapy, massage and heat. Very helpful to keeping me crocheting.
It was so amazing meeting you today! Thank you so so much again for taking the time to take a photo with me. I'm sorry if I was obviously fanboyish, I promise I tried to act normal 😅
Hello, I have been using the Boye gripper for many years. I got it when it came out in the 90's. It helps me so much. I also have that backpack. I use it for everything.
I use the Boye crochet hook holder, and I love it. I have pretty severe trigger finger, and probably arthritis in my hand. I simply can't crochet unless I can keep my hand pretty open. I highly recommend it for anyone who has trouble gripping a hook.
I have a minor boutonniere deformity in some of my fingers and have trouble with the joint in my thumb hyperextending often, and while I don't use the Boye handle all the time, I do find it very helpful when I'm having a bad pain day but still want to crochet a little. I just wish they made one for larger hook sizes!! It only goes up to a 6.5 mm hook, and I do like to use chunky yarn with a 8 mm hook sometimes.
I have that bag and I looooooovvvveeeee it! When I travel by car to see family, I have all my stuff and any chit-chatting time I can crochet as they all know it's a passion of mine.
I am the kind of crocheter that does need adaptive tools because ergonomic hooks aren't ergonomic enough for my hands and I don't have a "fancy special ergonomic hooks" budget. And so far the best I've managed is to make a grip myself to fit over my silicone handles and sort of imitate the ovalish shape of a furls hook, but it's stuffed with plushie stuffing instead of being stiff like wood or resin would be. All of the adaptive tools I've seen so far are to fit over the metal hooks, but my favorites are those more ergonomic silicone handled hooks and I have most sizes in those. So making a grip myself has so far been the best thing for me. Those grips and pressure gloves for my wrists and I'm working with more ease. Now what signals an end of the craft day isn't hand pain or wrist pain but back pain for sitting up too long. I always have my eye to see if there's more tools out there that would allow me to enjoy my hobby with less pain
I love all of clovers gadgets! About a year ago I found Clover has a TH-cam channel for their new products. The last one I saw was a needle that had a texture at the end and it helped you to fix pulled or picked stitches from knit and crochet items. I hope you have an awesome weekend🧶🍂
Big tip for anyone struggling with hand pain (I learned this in a clinic where I was treated for chronic pain): You can buy cleaned rapeseed (look for therapeutic rapeseed). Fill a cotton sack with it, put it into a microwave-safe bowl and heat it up for a few minutes (be carefull, this can get quite hot!). Then just put your hands in there, move them around a bit. The heat is very good for the joints and the residual oil of the rapeseed is even nice for your skin! It's like a heating pad you can plunge your hands into!
I use left over out of date lentils, rice of buckwheat. Dry not cooked, I pour it into a cotton sock, tie the sock closed with cotton string. If you want to hide the knot, pull the remaining sock back over itself. Great hand warmers, and if you make 2, then unheated they are great to hold the pages of books open on your table 👍
Hi Elise, I rarely leave comments, but I want to give you my personally thank you for this review video.😊 I’ve been very curious about several of these items, and I already own some of them. I’m amazed at how similar our views are about these items. I’m a Stanwood fan! I was gifted A LOT of yarn with no labels or info with them. I spent a few days winding & counting, and I had way too much fun with my Stanwood gadgets!Thanks again🤩😍
I have a similar crochet backpack, but mine has a separate zipper area for my laptop. I’ve been traveling with it for the last year and I won’t travel without it now. I take my laptop, several skeins of yarn and have all of my hooks and crochet tools nearby. Fits under the seat in front of me on the plane. It also has a strap on the back so that it can go over the handle of my small roller bag. Love it!
Thank you Elise for this video. I love your sense of humor and willingness to be vulnerable on video. You ARE my inspiration for all things crochet: my Jedi instructor. God Bless!!
I bought a professional read light lamp a few years ago and the light from it is very different to those in this bag. It warms up your tissue under the skin, a very nice feeling.
Thank you, Elise! I have been playing around with crochet on and off for a couple years with little success, but a few weeks ago one of your videos popped up in my feed. Some of your techniques seemed to finally make things click for me. I never understood patterns and after watching a few of your videos I attempted making Bubble the Catster. It turned out perfect! I found a video for crochet ghosts, looked at the pattern, and it was like I had learned to read a new language. It all made sense! I just got the first Pica Pau book and last night finished the head of the cheetah. I'm doing it! Thank you for inspiring me and giving me the confidence to try again!
I bought the Yarn Jeanie too, and its light weight is a definite issue. It topples easily. I have some c clamps coming this week, as well as a wooden spindle. I like that Boye ergonomic handle. I haven’t used it in a long time, but it helps when my carpal tunnel flares. I love that backpack. It was invaluable when I was taking my late husband to dr, hospital, and chemo appointments. Chemo days were 6 hours long, and this backpack carried a crochet project, power cords, my phone and iPad, meds, and snacks. It was a great investment. I definitely need the yarn yardage counter in my life. I use tons of scraps and partial balls of yarn for all sorts of projects, and I like to keep track of how much yarn I use each month..this will help take the guesswork out of the mix. Glad you reviewed this one!❤
21:00 there is an easier way to check how much yarn you have left. Using the yarn label divide the yardage by the grams. Then using a kitchen scale find out how many grams you have, multiply it by the yards per gram and there you go. That is how I check how many yards I have left of various skeins of yarn that I'm working from, and It's also how I measure out how many grams a pattern repeat takes up so that I don't run out of yarn unexpectedly.
I think the gadget is useful if you for some reason don’t have the label anymore, or you bought the yarn secondhand for example and it didn't come with a label:)
I have that backpack and LOVE it! Can keep all the materials I need for at least a couple of projects. So many fun pockets! Great quality.. worth the price!
For the safety eye tools I recommend a spatula or a spoon with a hole on the end of the handle they work just as well just line up the hole with the back of the safety eye.
Neoprene wrist supports, keep the heat in and support tired muscles and tendons. Another way to muscle pain. Talking of swimming noodl, I have a ball made of this material, about the size of a tennis ball. Rolling that between my palms and across the backs of each hand, has also helped release some tension too.
I have the Boye handle and honestly love it for hand pain, but one thing I've discovered is over time, my silicone washers started splitting at the seams, making them unusable! I've remedied this by making my own little attachments out of thermoplastic pellets, but definitely something to keep in mind! Sad, because like I said, I love the grip, but Boye seems to have make the washers pretty poorly for this device.
I bet mine is going to just crack at some point due to just sheer age of rubber lol almost want to buy a new one in case they ever decide to stop making them 😭
Thanks for the informative video. You are honest about how each item worked out. It helps those of us who don't want to spend money on items that might not work out. It is also helpful that Amazon is good about accepting returns on items that don't work out. 🙂
I love that you post on Saturday mornings! I do all my stuff and then I sit down to crochet and I find your video every weekend and I love it. Thank you!
I have physical limitations and do love the magic ring helper. Less for the magic ring help and more for the tension regulation/grip it provides while crocheting. My left hand usually cramps up within 20 minutes of crocheting, but using the grip lets me crochet all day long without pain in that hand. It’s a lifesaver.
On joint pain and aches, there are things I would like to note. When you use your hands, your muscles goes all the way up your arm (just google anatomy and underarm to get a visual). I cannot say if the redlight treatment is something that works - BUT only treating your hand is not going to solve your issues. You might overwork the muscles in your hands on top overstraining your underarm, but more than likley it is your underarm and area around the elbow that needs the most treatment. Ig you have a RSI (repetative strain injury) simply resting and/or shining a redlight on it might help for the moment with inflammation and pain, but longterm to not fall back in to inflammation rehab is needed. You muscles are over exerting themselves because they cannot handle the strain put upon them. Longterm that should be treated with rehab (stregth training and possibly streching) preferebly coordinated by someone who is educated and know what they're doing. If you have RSI and want to be able to continue to craft for a long while going forward I'd recommend seeking proffesional help (which might include redlight therapy, but i doublt it would only target your hand). /A former massuse with a rehab and sports injury background
Elise, just so you know, drinking cherry juice or eating cherries is a great boon to your hands to stop all that pain and gives you back your ability to be more flexible while crocheting. That’s if your drinking pretty it regularly. In the summer time I eat cherries and the difference is amazing. Also castor oil removes inflammation so a little on your hands after crocheting each night will help. It’s sticky though so maybe dilute with almond oil. I just use it straight and let it soak in. What a difference. 😊
To count my rows when I'm crocheting I take as many stitch markers as I need rows and attach them to one another in a long chain. I then clip the first one to the first row that I work; and then every time I work another row I move the stitch markers up one row, taking one marker off each time. Once I have used up all the stitch markers I know I've worked enough rows. It sounds complicated but it's really easy and it works.
Hi Elise Rose, I've tried a variety of ergonomic hooks and love the Knitter's Pride "Waves" hooks - very light weight and small. I think the point of all the sizes is to loosen the grip, since using a hard grip puts unnecessary wear and tear on the tendons. In addition to that, I wore wrist braces to crochet to give my hands and wrists the positions they need to be, then without the braces I continue to keep my hands in the same positions - no more pain for me. If I start to feel a twinge of pain I check myself - loosen the grip and use minimal hand movements. I do not use that stick-out-the-finger for tension - I hold the fabric between the thumb and first finger and allow the pinky and ring fingers to deal with the tension against my palm, as I work along. There are also nutritional things that reduce pains, but most people don't want to hear about that. Best wishes, and thanks for sharing these crazy gadgets!
I recently bought a pack of the pool Noodle grips for my crochet hooks and I personally love them. Perfect size to ease my arthritis, The boye hook was too big for me. Also, my husband bought me hand gloves that are battery powered for winter and I have found those work great for when my arthritis is bothering me and I can use them during the cold months outside. I tried a hack that I saw concerning rolling yarn in to balls because I do not have a yarn winder. I use either the cardboard roll from inside toilet paper or paper towels (though that is a bit large and I have to cut it down). I cut a slit to anchor the yarn and just hand wrap the yarn. Makes perfect balls.
I have one of those finger row counters and i live it for knitting! It helps me keep on track and i don't have to make such a hard stop with it as i do with one you set close by. I can tap my counter on the finger one and continue! The row marker would also come in handy for someone who does counted cross stitch like i like to do too. I might have to invest in a set of those! Isn't it funny how your eyeballs will sometimes swim on the page you're reading! Lol...mine do that too often!!
I actually think the row counter would be really helpful for me because of my memory loss. I currently count by tapping a key on my screen into a notepad on my phone each time in a very similar manner. I have to rest my phone on my lap or on a nearby surface in order to do this and a ring would be more comfortable and convenient than that, plus it would free up my phone's screen real estate so I can watch videos on it or use it for something else if I feel like it. It's currently a hassle if I'm counting while trying to also watch a tutorial at the same time. If I don't make a note each time I've finished a stitch or a row if I'm counting them, then I am guaranteed to forget what number I am on.
I have a similar version of the LED row counter, and tbh I love it. However, I use it for stitch counting, not rows. Especially when I'm making something like a blanket that requires a REALLY long starting chain, I do a chain or stitch, then hit the count button. It really helps me to not loose track of what stitch I'm on. It definitely takes a little getting used to though. But shortly after I started using it, I got into a rhythm and using it is like second nature!
I have a row counter like this one and I love it. Mine is a little smaller with no LED light. It helps me keep track better than any other method I've tried.
I use a tension ring that has only one little hook for the yarn. My favorite is a cat tale. I had always had trouble with my tension being too tight but the rings have really remedied that. I love them!
I love the tension ring. I have a couple of those like that. It’s a huge help to make you consistent through a project. Medium weights and a touch heavier it keeps the tension just fine. Thinner yarn not so much, so you need to run through your pinky first, but still helps. I’m a beginner, and it really got me going. Think of it as training wheel for learning to tension without, using thinner yarn. Yes, sorry you didn’t have it threaded right, took me minute too though 😂. Thanks for all of your insights!
Thanks for trying all the things for us. Like others, I also like that you acknowledge that other people that need something like the tools might find them helpful even if you don't. I've used the Boye adapter for years now. I have tendonitis in my elbow and I couldn't hold the hook at all without my fingers going numb. This allows me to crochet for as long as I like without a problem. Funny story. I always bought mine from Michael's. One year, it was listed as discontinued. So my husband bought me ten as a Christmas present from Amazon. I think I'm set for quite a while now. They do wear out after a while, usually where the hook pushes on the bottom end. But I also seat the colored ring further down onto the thumb rest and then let the ring adjust itself as I push the top piece on, which snugs everything into place at the point so it doesn't move around. I hope that makes sense. Thanks again for the useful information!
Might I comment on your nail polish. So many crochet tutorials love to polish their nails. I sure understand that. We want to put our best foot forward so to speak. However I have to admit that I have a lot of trouble following some of the tubers nails are polished so vibrant I have difficulty focusing on the yarn and not the nails. Love your neutral polish. I do have ADD. Love your channel
I would also recommend tension rings for beginners as that really helped me focus on how to manipulate the crochet hook and not be distracted by my tension (which had been a huge problem when I previously tried learning to crochet years ago). It was such a game changer for me, but it was also a lot simpler design that was very intutive.
I recently bought a digital counter and i love it for times when im getting bugged by my family and trying to crochet and i need to keep track of my stitches. Its saved me time from counting at the end of each row
Thank you Eloise I love when you review items. I trust your opinion. I purchased several things based on your recommendations and love all the things I purchased. I so relate to you having issues with figuring out the tension ring. I would have done the same thing. Also I wish items from Amazon came with directions it is crazy someone has to search for a video to lean how to use it. Have a blessed day!
Hi Elise and right now I am working on my cottage core mosaic blanket and granny squares blanket and butterfly mosaic blanket and I love your channel and your videos and if you keep making videos I will keep watching them and what is your favorite crochet project to work on right now and favorite types of yarn to used when crocheting and keep up the great work on your TH-cam channel and keep up the great work on your crochet projects
The tension ring can also help reduce hand pain. I place mine on my middle finger and use my pointer to guide as normal and since I’ve been using it I have noticed a reduction in hand pain. I’m able to keep going were I was having to stop and give my hand a break.
I do not use any type of row counter. I use a steno pad. I list my rows and mark them off as I finish a row. Patterns that have repeat rows, I list the repeat row next to the current row. Example: row 4 - 2, row 5 - 2. Works great, and if I have to rip out rows, I can easily re-mark the rows.
That was fun! Yes, probably I would not use many of them.......however that backpack was so cute! lol I like the yardage counter too. And I think I might try the tension ring, as I am getting older I am getting a permanent groove where the yarn goes over my finger. Hope you are having a wonderful day hon, see you on the next one! 😁
I totally need the the clover row thingy. LOL I am cheap so I grabbed a small metal cookie sheet from the dollar 25 store to put the pattern in and use magnets to hold a piece of cardboard that I move from row to row. That clover thingy looks way more useful and adaptable. Thanks for another helpful video! Would you consider doing a video on darning needles? The different types, brands etc and what one you use to sew your amigurumi?
I use the finger stitch counters regularly. Once you get used to clicking the button after every stitch, it becomes second nature. I also never get 2 for $8. There are much better deals. I usually find at least 4 for around that price. I didn't mind having so many extras because if I need to set a project aside for a bit, I'll put a stitch marker in, the set the counter to the row I left off on. When I come back, it's so easy to pick up right where I left off and keep track of my stitches. I would recommend them, they don't even feel that weird on your finger, especially if you find where it feels natural to you to push the button after every stitch. 😊
I can see the Boye hook grip being good for a child learning to crochet. I think im going to get one for my grandson when he's a bit older. He is fascinated when I crochet and wants to learn. Thanks for this video. Very informative!
👍yardage vs weight. I'm going to explain this with grams, but the principle is the same just use the numbers from the yardage instead. Yarn weight 100 grams, it will tell you the yarn length for the whole ball. Divide weight by the length and you get how long a thread you would have for 1 gram. 👍 To work out how much you have left on the ball in your stash, weigh it, and the number of grams it is, compairing that to the length per gram you already know, the result will be whats left on your ball. 🤔 hope that made sence. I know what I mean, but find it hard to explain it. 🔔 Yarn holder alternative I found the kitchen paper towel holder, useful. It has the verticle post and the base has more weight, keeping it stable.Hope this helps someone out. The ring for tension looked helpful and I have just had the magic ring thing delivered, as it is helpful for controlling the tension as you work. I have dexterity issues so it looked worth a try.
Weighing yarn has always been my way of calculating. Thank you for the advice and suggestions. Everyone has their own style of crochet and tools that work for them.
I have the crochet backpack and absolutely love it. I store so much in it and can juet toss my wip and yarn for it in the bag and it goes with me everywhere. Well worth the money to me.
I wasted money on that stitch and row counter. Thankfully, it was from Temu, so only pennies. Stitch markers and the back of an envelope and pen, as I did, when knitting, in my younger days, are perfect. Love your tee. I have the same image on a wall sign. I have a great ointment for joint and bone pain. Alleviates wrist pain nicely, when I crochet for too long.
Oh, I do love that crochet backpack. I have a little bag that allows for carrying a skein of yarn and hook around the house but...I'm at my daughter's home every day while workers are fixing my house. That backpack looks just perfect!! Thank you :)
I love the row counter. But I use it to count stitches where I need to count the number I did before another step. It is handy. I don't wear it on my finger. I just set it down on the table so I have a visual reminder of what I am doing. EDIT: The carousel thing is better when its the wooden type of one. Also the Grips go on better with a little soap in water.
I’ve been crocheting since I was a little girl. When my hands started hurting I bought the Boye hook handle to go with all of my metal crochet hooks. I’ve since bought ergonomic handled hooks and only use the Boye hook handle if I absolutely have to.😂 Thanks for all of your advice and information on your videos.❤
I have hypermobile joints and love the shape of the Boye handle for crocheting anything that’s a bit hard on the hands like rayon straw. I ended up having to 3d print one out of TPU though, so it was a little bit softer and I could glue it to my hook.
I have that exact bag and I absolutely love it! I'm a fellow amigurumi maker and I use that second pocket on the front for stuffing when I'm crocheting on the go!
I am a wool jenie fan myself. I picked one up when I was working on a DC blanket and was pulling my yarn every few minutes since it was a bulky yarn. Getting the wool jenie for me made it so much easier :)
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I love that you acknowledge that people with disabilities need adaptive tools and that these items can have a purpose even if it's not for you ❤
Having a son with cerebral palsy has changed my perspective on life for the better! I'm so thankful there are adaptive tools out there for people who need them! 🧶🧶🧶
Something to note about the red light therapy mitt is that the red light used in medical settings is different from most commercially available red light products. There are specific wave lengths and frequencies that doctors use for treatment, they aren't just grabbing red LEDs and shining them on patients.
That's a very good point! So who knows if this mitt would do anything except warm up your hand! 🤚
I was looking for a comment like this!! I used to work at a vet clinic that used red light therapy after some surgeries and it was definitely not regular red LED lights! The tool we used was a laser with a specific and powerful frequencies and we were warned to not ever look at the light because it could blind you. You also have to constantly move the laser around because it could do harm if focused on one area for too long.
Not saying that this is not going to work, but it seems like it might not be the type of red light laser therapy used in medical situations, but maybe this tool is a lower powered one. I'd be curious to know the results long term!
Looked to see if anyone mentioned this before I posted it. There's also a risk of burns when you're using cheap junk that has no sort of safety standards or review because it's Amazon, which does not verify medical claims.
Just keeping your hands warm through thin gloves or running them under warm water periodically would give you a safer means of getting the same results.
I'm guessing too here but I bet the actual effects of repeated sessions warming and resting the hand are what works, not as is said here the actual red LEDs. This overpriced gadget sounds like an expensive heating pad, and I am going to try my own heating pad - which cost a lot less and I already own.
We use the medical grade Infrared lights for my husband's peripheral neuropathy in his feet and it truly has made a difference! A huge difference, the only downside is the cost. $1500 for the set of lights that is about 8 inches wide and about 24 inches long.
My favorite way to determine yardage of partial skeins is with a kitchen scale. Weigh the remaining yarn in ounces or grams, then multiply by the original length and divide by the original weight (listed on the yarn label). It's quick, easy, and kitchen scales are pretty cheap!
Me too, this is how I do it.
Thank you for sharing!!! Awesome hack!! 🧶🧶🧶
I do the same thing. I sometimes measure the piece I made so I have an even clearer idea of how much I'll need for a project. (E.g. weight of a single granny square, weight of a sleeve, weight of half a scarf, etc.)
I was about to say that although this product seems neat, you can easily do without it, as long as you have the label or know which yarn it is to google it. I'm sure it works great, but the kitchen scale method is better cause underconsumption! I use my scale for baking all the time
Same! I think this yardage counter is quite poitless, to be honest
Hello Miss Elise. I don't have all those tools. I'm an amigurumi enthusiast, which is why I discovered your video six months ago, and I just want to say... please help me, I've become addicted to yarn, hooks, and needles. Because of you, I learned how to knit. Your knitted toys are adorable, and after seeing them, I've made many toys for my 3.5-year-old son. I love listening to your advice while I knit, and because of you, I've met many knowledgeable people to learn from. Thank God I found you, and thank you so much for being my motivator and friend. I'm Indonesian, and knitting and crochet are not part of our culture; I live in Istanbul. I don't have friends or relatives here. I stay at home 24/7 with my kids, so I really mean it when I say you are my motivator and friend. Once again, thank you so much from the bottom of my heart.
Awwww. That really means so much to me. I'm so glad that my videos have helped you feel less lonely in a new place. I hope you're able to connect with a few crocheted or knitters there!! ❤️❤️❤️
If you have a label of the partial skein, you can calculate how many yards you have by using a kitchen scale. For example, A 6oz/380yd (170g/347m) skein. You weigh the remaining yard and have 2.5oz left. Divide the 380 yards by the 6oz and you get 63.333 yards per ounce. Multiply that by what you have and that's approximately what is left. 63.333 x 2.5 = 158.333 yards.
This right here - it's what I do after I finish using every skein, and write on the label the new yardage and remaining grams. I'd hate to have to re-wind just to count the remaining yardage. I bought a small scale which I keep with all my yarn and taped the calculation to the front of it.
Thank you for posting this! I’m going to get a small scale just for my yarn now & do this with all of my partial skeins of yarn! Thank you! ❤
This is brilliant!!! Thank you for sharing!! 🧶🧶🧶
I found a very small digital scale and keep it with my craft supplies instead of jumping up to take my yarn into the kitchen to weigh.
Thank you. Someone else commented on this technique but they didn’t give an example. Your example showed by steps the exact way to do this. Now I understand what I need to do. Thank you for going through the steps.
I love how having instructions in the packaging becomes a "feature" instead of just an automatic thing to expect. 😂
Isn’t that crazy! I’ve bought items with no instructions on how to use it! 6:53
I got that exact same crochet backpack for my birthday and I absolutely LOVE it. It keeps everything so nice and organized, it’s perfect for traveling around, and I love how I can pop other things in there with all that room. It has seriously made my life easier even doing my little projects at home so my 38 week pregnant self can just sit on the couch and have everything I might need right there next to me lol
WOW Elise! I just want to tell everyone my story….i used to crochet all day until the day I could not. My pain was so severe I had to have surgery and could not crochet for 3 months! So my best tool now is a timer. Take breaks about every 30 minutes….so far no pain. The red light thing might just help me. I just want someone to tell me what to do with all my yarn balls….i crocheted a net but can’t find a place to hang it….so frustrated. I have to cats who love my yarn balls! Thanks again for your honesty. ❤
Yes, i use a timer too 👍🏻
If cats are the problem, you may need sturdy plastic tubs with lids that latch. Not so pretty, but it works. Sturdy under bed containers work too. You can stack them on the narrow side by a wall if needed. Good luck!
I just have one yarn cat. His name is Mason, he is two, and he runs off with my yarn despite my giving him his own yarn balls.
He is also my grandson. 😂
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I'm so glad it was helpful!! 🧶🧶🧶
I have that Pink backpack and so does my sister. We both love it. It has even been on several trips with me. Very sturdy.
I find this video hilarious having been posted shortly after you just decluttered your yarn room😂
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Haha!! 🤣 In fairness, I bought all this stuff before the Great Declutter! Now I also have a wonderful place to donate the items I won't use! 🧶🧶🧶
When you watch instructional videos turn the adjustments to 75 - 50% . Its the little gear symbol usually to the upper right corner of the screen.
Yes! I know exactly where it is and completely forgot all about it in my panic!! 🤣🤣🤣
I have and use the Boye handle for a few years because I started having carpal tunnel pain when I would crochet (this was before I turned 40). It helps alleviate the stress and strain I put on myself when I crochet.
Thank you for sharing!! 🧶🧶🧶
The Boye crochet hook holder has been around for sooo many years. Way b4 all those ergonomic ones. There’s a TH-camr that it’s the only thing she can use to crochet.
I also use the Boye handle grip because I would hold my hooks with a death grip. I've enjoyed it but I don't like having to keep track of the size guide. I saw Elise's tip to use beauty blenders as a hook hold option. I have some of those as well since I usually have 2 projects going on at the same time. Now I don't have to switch the washers in the Boye handle as much.
@@heatherfruecht131 are the beauty blenders you speak of the liquid concealer foam blenders?? If so, do you just push the hook through the middle? What video is this tip from? I’d love to see it!!
@@nwilson942 yeah, they are the sponge beauty blenders. I saw the tips in one of Elise's videos.
I use the digital row counters all the time!!! They’re one of my favorite gadgets!
I recall a recent post on Reddit from a fiber artist who ran a crochet hook through their hand while trying to slip it into one of those multicolor grips. When you tried putting that small hook into the grip my stomach turned. So glad you didn't end up with a crochet injury. Those grips are really scary because one cannot get hooks in or out easily. ☠️
Re the red light therapy - I have arthritis and neuropathy in my fingers. I bought a hand massager - also expensive $200…but is wonderful. You get the red light therapy, massage and heat. Very helpful to keeping me crocheting.
Oooh! When a product like that works, it's worth every penny! 🧶🧶🧶
It was so amazing meeting you today! Thank you so so much again for taking the time to take a photo with me. I'm sorry if I was obviously fanboyish, I promise I tried to act normal 😅
Hello, I have been using the Boye gripper for many years. I got it when it came out in the 90's. It helps me so much. I also have that backpack. I use it for everything.
The Boyle is awesome! I have it. I can no longer hold regular hooks. This makes it so much easier and comfortable to crochet!
I use the Boye crochet hook holder, and I love it. I have pretty severe trigger finger, and probably arthritis in my hand. I simply can't crochet unless I can keep my hand pretty open. I highly recommend it for anyone who has trouble gripping a hook.
I have a minor boutonniere deformity in some of my fingers and have trouble with the joint in my thumb hyperextending often, and while I don't use the Boye handle all the time, I do find it very helpful when I'm having a bad pain day but still want to crochet a little. I just wish they made one for larger hook sizes!! It only goes up to a 6.5 mm hook, and I do like to use chunky yarn with a 8 mm hook sometimes.
Thank you for sharing how it works for you! 🧶🧶🧶
Have you looked into the Chunky Boy Craft handle? 🧶🧶🧶
I have that bag and I looooooovvvveeeee it! When I travel by car to see family, I have all my stuff and any chit-chatting time I can crochet as they all know it's a passion of mine.
I am the kind of crocheter that does need adaptive tools because ergonomic hooks aren't ergonomic enough for my hands and I don't have a "fancy special ergonomic hooks" budget. And so far the best I've managed is to make a grip myself to fit over my silicone handles and sort of imitate the ovalish shape of a furls hook, but it's stuffed with plushie stuffing instead of being stiff like wood or resin would be. All of the adaptive tools I've seen so far are to fit over the metal hooks, but my favorites are those more ergonomic silicone handled hooks and I have most sizes in those. So making a grip myself has so far been the best thing for me. Those grips and pressure gloves for my wrists and I'm working with more ease. Now what signals an end of the craft day isn't hand pain or wrist pain but back pain for sitting up too long. I always have my eye to see if there's more tools out there that would allow me to enjoy my hobby with less pain
I love all of clovers gadgets! About a year ago I found Clover has a TH-cam channel for their new products. The last one I saw was a needle that had a texture at the end and it helped you to fix pulled or picked stitches from knit and crochet items. I hope you have an awesome weekend🧶🍂
Oh wow! I will have to check that out!!! Thanks for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶
Big tip for anyone struggling with hand pain (I learned this in a clinic where I was treated for chronic pain): You can buy cleaned rapeseed (look for therapeutic rapeseed). Fill a cotton sack with it, put it into a microwave-safe bowl and heat it up for a few minutes (be carefull, this can get quite hot!). Then just put your hands in there, move them around a bit. The heat is very good for the joints and the residual oil of the rapeseed is even nice for your skin! It's like a heating pad you can plunge your hands into!
I use left over out of date lentils, rice of buckwheat. Dry not cooked, I pour it into a cotton sock, tie the sock closed with cotton string. If you want to hide the knot, pull the remaining sock back over itself. Great hand warmers, and if you make 2, then unheated they are great to hold the pages of books open on your table 👍
Hi Elise,
I rarely leave comments, but I want to give you my personally thank you for this review video.😊 I’ve been very curious about several of these items, and I already own some of them. I’m amazed at how similar our views are about these items. I’m a Stanwood fan! I was gifted A LOT of yarn with no labels or info with them. I spent a few days winding & counting, and I had way too much fun with my Stanwood gadgets!Thanks again🤩😍
Thank you! I was very impressed with the Starwood Yardage Counter! Very well made! 🧶🧶🧶
I have a similar crochet backpack, but mine has a separate zipper area for my laptop. I’ve been traveling with it for the last year and I won’t travel without it now. I take my laptop, several skeins of yarn and have all of my hooks and crochet tools nearby. Fits under the seat in front of me on the plane. It also has a strap on the back so that it can go over the handle of my small roller bag. Love it!
That's awesome!! Sounds perfect! 🧶🧶🧶
Thank you Elise for this video. I love your sense of humor and willingness to be vulnerable on video. You ARE my inspiration for all things crochet: my Jedi instructor. God Bless!!
Lol, Jedi 👍, I live this analogy 🤣 😄 ❤.
Lol!!! Thank you!!!! ❤️❤️❤️
I agree. I just found these videos randomly and while they are informative, I also find her entertaining and humble.
I always have your videos in the background while crocheting or knitting because you always inspire me!
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That’s me
Thank you so much! ☺️
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The effort it took to make the magic ring with the tool is ridiculousssssss. Sticking to the finger method lol
I bought a professional read light lamp a few years ago and the light from it is very different to those in this bag. It warms up your tissue under the skin, a very nice feeling.
Thank you, Elise! I have been playing around with crochet on and off for a couple years with little success, but a few weeks ago one of your videos popped up in my feed. Some of your techniques seemed to finally make things click for me. I never understood patterns and after watching a few of your videos I attempted making Bubble the Catster. It turned out perfect! I found a video for crochet ghosts, looked at the pattern, and it was like I had learned to read a new language. It all made sense! I just got the first Pica Pau book and last night finished the head of the cheetah. I'm doing it! Thank you for inspiring me and giving me the confidence to try again!
Ooooh!!! I'm so excited for you!! I'm never not amazed that I can make things with my own two hands and I'm sure you feel the same way!! 🧶🧶🧶
My parents in law bought me that backpack for my birthday. I love it!
It's really nice quality for the price! 🧶🧶🧶
I bought the Yarn Jeanie too, and its light weight is a definite issue. It topples easily. I have some c clamps coming this week, as well as a wooden spindle. I like that Boye ergonomic handle. I haven’t used it in a long time, but it helps when my carpal tunnel flares. I love that backpack. It was invaluable when I was taking my late husband to dr, hospital, and chemo appointments. Chemo days were 6 hours long, and this backpack carried a crochet project, power cords, my phone and iPad, meds, and snacks. It was a great investment. I definitely need the yarn yardage counter in my life. I use tons of scraps and partial balls of yarn for all sorts of projects, and I like to keep track of how much yarn I use each month..this will help take the guesswork out of the mix. Glad you reviewed this one!❤
21:00 there is an easier way to check how much yarn you have left. Using the yarn label divide the yardage by the grams. Then using a kitchen scale find out how many grams you have, multiply it by the yards per gram and there you go. That is how I check how many yards I have left of various skeins of yarn that I'm working from, and It's also how I measure out how many grams a pattern repeat takes up so that I don't run out of yarn unexpectedly.
I think the gadget is useful if you for some reason don’t have the label anymore, or you bought the yarn secondhand for example and it didn't come with a label:)
Thanks for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶
I think you're right! Would be super useful in that situation! 🧶🧶🧶
I have that backpack and LOVE it! Can keep all the materials I need for at least a couple of projects. So many fun pockets! Great quality.. worth the price!
For the safety eye tools I recommend a spatula or a spoon with a hole on the end of the handle they work just as well just line up the hole with the back of the safety eye.
I have a digital finger counter and I love it! I find it much more efficient and likely to disrupt my flow than using paper and pen
Thanks for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶
I have the finger counter ring. Mine only counts rows. I didn’t think I’d like it but I LOVE IT!!
Neoprene wrist supports, keep the heat in and support tired muscles and tendons. Another way to muscle pain. Talking of swimming noodl, I have a ball made of this material, about the size of a tennis ball. Rolling that between my palms and across the backs of each hand, has also helped release some tension too.
Thank you for sharing!! 🧶🧶🧶
I have the Boye handle and honestly love it for hand pain, but one thing I've discovered is over time, my silicone washers started splitting at the seams, making them unusable! I've remedied this by making my own little attachments out of thermoplastic pellets, but definitely something to keep in mind!
Sad, because like I said, I love the grip, but Boye seems to have make the washers pretty poorly for this device.
I bet mine is going to just crack at some point due to just sheer age of rubber lol almost want to buy a new one in case they ever decide to stop making them 😭
Thank you for sharing!! 🧶🧶🧶
Thanks for the informative video. You are honest about how each item worked out. It helps those of us who don't want to spend money on items that might not work out. It is also helpful that Amazon is good about accepting returns on items that don't work out. 🙂
I'm glad it was helpful! 🧶🧶🧶
I love that you post on Saturday mornings! I do all my stuff and then I sit down to crochet and I find your video every weekend and I love it. Thank you!
I'm so glad! ❤️❤️❤️
I have physical limitations and do love the magic ring helper. Less for the magic ring help and more for the tension regulation/grip it provides while crocheting. My left hand usually cramps up within 20 minutes of crocheting, but using the grip lets me crochet all day long without pain in that hand. It’s a lifesaver.
Hi Elise. Just checking that you and your loved ones are ok after Helene's devastating chaos. Sending prayers and blessings to you all. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Do you have a link to the yarn ball holder that you use? Thank you! Oh and I love your videos. So informative and entertaining!
On joint pain and aches, there are things I would like to note. When you use your hands, your muscles goes all the way up your arm (just google anatomy and underarm to get a visual). I cannot say if the redlight treatment is something that works - BUT only treating your hand is not going to solve your issues. You might overwork the muscles in your hands on top overstraining your underarm, but more than likley it is your underarm and area around the elbow that needs the most treatment. Ig you have a RSI (repetative strain injury) simply resting and/or shining a redlight on it might help for the moment with inflammation and pain, but longterm to not fall back in to inflammation rehab is needed. You muscles are over exerting themselves because they cannot handle the strain put upon them. Longterm that should be treated with rehab (stregth training and possibly streching) preferebly coordinated by someone who is educated and know what they're doing. If you have RSI and want to be able to continue to craft for a long while going forward I'd recommend seeking proffesional help (which might include redlight therapy, but i doublt it would only target your hand). /A former massuse with a rehab and sports injury background
I think the straps with the backpack are for yarn to thread through while you're working. Like a yarn bowl
Elise, just so you know, drinking cherry juice or eating cherries is a great boon to your hands to stop all that pain and gives you back your ability to be more flexible while crocheting. That’s if your drinking pretty it regularly. In the summer time I eat cherries and the difference is amazing. Also castor oil removes inflammation so a little on your hands after crocheting each night will help. It’s sticky though so maybe dilute with almond oil. I just use it straight and let it soak in. What a difference. 😊
To count my rows when I'm crocheting I take as many stitch markers as I need rows and attach them to one another in a long chain. I then clip the first one to the first row that I work; and then every time I work another row I move the stitch markers up one row, taking one marker off each time. Once I have used up all the stitch markers I know I've worked enough rows. It sounds complicated but it's really easy and it works.
This was interesting and fun! Thank you Elise!
Glad you enjoyed it! ❤️
Hi Elise Rose, I've tried a variety of ergonomic hooks and love the Knitter's Pride "Waves" hooks - very light weight and small. I think the point of all the sizes is to loosen the grip, since using a hard grip puts unnecessary wear and tear on the tendons. In addition to that, I wore wrist braces to crochet to give my hands and wrists the positions they need to be, then without the braces I continue to keep my hands in the same positions - no more pain for me. If I start to feel a twinge of pain I check myself - loosen the grip and use minimal hand movements. I do not use that stick-out-the-finger for tension - I hold the fabric between the thumb and first finger and allow the pinky and ring fingers to deal with the tension against my palm, as I work along. There are also nutritional things that reduce pains, but most people don't want to hear about that. Best wishes, and thanks for sharing these crazy gadgets!
I recently bought a pack of the pool Noodle grips for my crochet hooks and I personally love them. Perfect size to ease my arthritis, The boye hook was too big for me. Also, my husband bought me hand gloves that are battery powered for winter and I have found those work great for when my arthritis is bothering me and I can use them during the cold months outside. I tried a hack that I saw concerning rolling yarn in to balls because I do not have a yarn winder. I use either the cardboard roll from inside toilet paper or paper towels (though that is a bit large and I have to cut it down). I cut a slit to anchor the yarn and just hand wrap the yarn. Makes perfect balls.
Thanks so much for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶
I have one of those finger row counters and i live it for knitting! It helps me keep on track and i don't have to make such a hard stop with it as i do with one you set close by. I can tap my counter on the finger one and continue! The row marker would also come in handy for someone who does counted cross stitch like i like to do too. I might have to invest in a set of those! Isn't it funny how your eyeballs will sometimes swim on the page you're reading! Lol...mine do that too often!!
I love my finger counters. I crochet a lot on the go and in medical settings. I too am a paper gal, but the ring is good for on the go.
I actually think the row counter would be really helpful for me because of my memory loss. I currently count by tapping a key on my screen into a notepad on my phone each time in a very similar manner. I have to rest my phone on my lap or on a nearby surface in order to do this and a ring would be more comfortable and convenient than that, plus it would free up my phone's screen real estate so I can watch videos on it or use it for something else if I feel like it. It's currently a hassle if I'm counting while trying to also watch a tutorial at the same time. If I don't make a note each time I've finished a stitch or a row if I'm counting them, then I am guaranteed to forget what number I am on.
I have a similar version of the LED row counter, and tbh I love it. However, I use it for stitch counting, not rows. Especially when I'm making something like a blanket that requires a REALLY long starting chain, I do a chain or stitch, then hit the count button. It really helps me to not loose track of what stitch I'm on. It definitely takes a little getting used to though. But shortly after I started using it, I got into a rhythm and using it is like second nature!
Thank you for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶
I have a row counter like this one and I love it. Mine is a little smaller with no LED light. It helps me keep track better than any other method I've tried.
I use a tension ring that has only one little hook for the yarn. My favorite is a cat tale. I had always had trouble with my tension being too tight but the rings have really remedied that. I love them!
i have one that looks like a cat, i use it when I knit sweaters lol
I can see how they would help with tension issues! 🧶🧶🧶
Tip on getting a hook into one of those grip thingies: Squirt a small amount of hand soap into the hole and on the hook, it'll slide right in.
Good idea! Thanks for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶
I love the tension ring. I have a couple of those like that. It’s a huge help to make you consistent through a project. Medium weights and a touch heavier it keeps the tension just fine. Thinner yarn not so much, so you need to run through your pinky first, but still helps. I’m a beginner, and it really got me going. Think of it as training wheel for learning to tension without, using thinner yarn. Yes, sorry you didn’t have it threaded right, took me minute too though 😂. Thanks for all of your insights!
I'm so glad I watched, I had no idea the chart marker existed, this will be a game changer
Thanks for trying all the things for us. Like others, I also like that you acknowledge that other people that need something like the tools might find them helpful even if you don't. I've used the Boye adapter for years now. I have tendonitis in my elbow and I couldn't hold the hook at all without my fingers going numb. This allows me to crochet for as long as I like without a problem. Funny story. I always bought mine from Michael's. One year, it was listed as discontinued. So my husband bought me ten as a Christmas present from Amazon. I think I'm set for quite a while now. They do wear out after a while, usually where the hook pushes on the bottom end. But I also seat the colored ring further down onto the thumb rest and then let the ring adjust itself as I push the top piece on, which snugs everything into place at the point so it doesn't move around. I hope that makes sense. Thanks again for the useful information!
I got a off brand wood version of the Wool Jeanie and it's so sturdy and glides so smoothly I don't ever want to stitch without it.
Same! It's a game changer
I think I would have liked a wood one much better! 🧶🧶🧶
Also, I use a standing toilet paper holder for my thread yarn. I'd say your wound yarn roll would fit too. Works perfectly
Thanks for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶
Might I comment on your nail polish. So many crochet tutorials love to polish their nails. I sure understand that. We want to put our best foot forward so to speak. However I have to admit that I have a lot of trouble following some of the tubers nails are polished so vibrant I have difficulty focusing on the yarn and not the nails. Love your neutral polish. I do have ADD. Love your channel
Thank you! 💅
I would also recommend tension rings for beginners as that really helped me focus on how to manipulate the crochet hook and not be distracted by my tension (which had been a huge problem when I previously tried learning to crochet years ago). It was such a game changer for me, but it was also a lot simpler design that was very intutive.
I recently bought a digital counter and i love it for times when im getting bugged by my family and trying to crochet and i need to keep track of my stitches. Its saved me time from counting at the end of each row
I have the finger counter but I prefer using this fidget square that has numbers 1-100 and you "pop" the numbers as needed. Love it! It's on Amazon
Oh that sounds fun! 🧶🧶🧶
Thank you Eloise I love when you review items. I trust your opinion. I purchased several things based on your recommendations and love all the things I purchased. I so relate to you having issues with figuring out the tension ring. I would have done the same thing. Also I wish items from Amazon came with directions it is crazy someone has to search for a video to lean how to use it. Have a blessed day!
Not having directions annoys me so much! 🤣🤣🤣
Hi Elise and right now I am working on my cottage core mosaic blanket and granny squares blanket and butterfly mosaic blanket and I love your channel and your videos and if you keep making videos I will keep watching them and what is your favorite crochet project to work on right now and favorite types of yarn to used when crocheting and keep up the great work on your TH-cam channel and keep up the great work on your crochet projects
The tension ring can also help reduce hand pain. I place mine on my middle finger and use my pointer to guide as normal and since I’ve been using it I have noticed a reduction in hand pain. I’m able to keep going were I was having to stop and give my hand a break.
I love the shirt. I have one myself, which has a ball of yarn shaped like a heart with a crochet hook that says "I crochet so I don't unravel".
I do not use any type of row counter. I use a steno pad. I list my rows and mark them off as I finish a row.
Patterns that have repeat rows, I list the repeat row next to the current row.
Example: row 4 - 2, row 5 - 2. Works great, and if I have to rip out rows, I can easily re-mark the rows.
That was fun! Yes, probably I would not use many of them.......however that backpack was so cute! lol I like the yardage counter too. And I think I might try the tension ring, as I am getting older I am getting a permanent groove where the yarn goes over my finger. Hope you are having a wonderful day hon, see you on the next one! 😁
Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed it! 🧶🧶🧶
I totally need the the clover row thingy. LOL I am cheap so I grabbed a small metal cookie sheet from the dollar 25 store to put the pattern in and use magnets to hold a piece of cardboard that I move from row to row. That clover thingy looks way more useful and adaptable. Thanks for another helpful video! Would you consider doing a video on darning needles? The different types, brands etc and what one you use to sew your amigurumi?
Thanks for the recommendation! 🧶🧶🧶
I use the finger stitch counters regularly. Once you get used to clicking the button after every stitch, it becomes second nature. I also never get 2 for $8. There are much better deals. I usually find at least 4 for around that price. I didn't mind having so many extras because if I need to set a project aside for a bit, I'll put a stitch marker in, the set the counter to the row I left off on. When I come back, it's so easy to pick up right where I left off and keep track of my stitches. I would recommend them, they don't even feel that weird on your finger, especially if you find where it feels natural to you to push the button after every stitch. 😊
Also easy magic ring is the woobles way which involves chaining 3 and putting your sc into that first chain, splitting that v in the process
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Wool Jeanie is my very favorite gadget on your list today. I have two and absolutely think they are so worth the money.
I can see the Boye hook grip being good for a child learning to crochet. I think im going to get one for my grandson when he's a bit older. He is fascinated when I crochet and wants to learn. Thanks for this video. Very informative!
I love the round counter, I am a knitter so I put it on my thumb and click as I finish the round
The pattern marker would make a great stocking stuffer. I think I'll buy one for my MIL.
👍yardage vs weight. I'm going to explain this with grams, but the principle is the same just use the numbers from the yardage instead.
Yarn weight 100 grams, it will tell you the yarn length for the whole ball. Divide weight by the length and you get how long a thread you would have for 1 gram.
👍 To work out how much you have left on the ball in your stash, weigh it, and the number of grams it is, compairing that to the length per gram you already know, the result will be whats left on your ball. 🤔 hope that made sence. I know what I mean, but find it hard to explain it.
🔔 Yarn holder alternative I found the kitchen paper towel holder, useful. It has the verticle post and the base has more weight, keeping it stable.Hope this helps someone out. The ring for tension looked helpful and I have just had the magic ring thing delivered, as it is helpful for controlling the tension as you work. I have dexterity issues so it looked worth a try.
Thanks for sharing! I think the yarn yardage counter would work well when you don't have a label. 🏷️🧶❤️
Weighing yarn has always been my way of calculating. Thank you for the advice and suggestions. Everyone has their own style of crochet and tools that work for them.
I have the crochet backpack and absolutely love it. I store so much in it and can juet toss my wip and yarn for it in the bag and it goes with me everywhere. Well worth the money to me.
I wasted money on that stitch and row counter. Thankfully, it was from Temu, so only pennies. Stitch markers and the back of an envelope and pen, as I did, when knitting, in my younger days, are perfect. Love your tee. I have the same image on a wall sign. I have a great ointment for joint and bone pain. Alleviates wrist pain nicely, when I crochet for too long.
Thanks so much for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶
Hii!! My name is Lily-Rose and I'm a beginner/intermediate in crochet, and I love your videos. They're really helpful and fun to watch.
I love my wool genie and the orange crochet tension tool it helps eliminate pain in my left pointer finger while crocheting.
Oh, I do love that crochet backpack. I have a little bag that allows for carrying a skein of yarn and hook around the house but...I'm at my daughter's home every day while workers are fixing my house. That backpack looks just perfect!! Thank you :)
The backpack is really nice! 🧶🧶🧶
I have a digital row counter. And I LOVE them
Thanks for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶
I use a similar bag as a carry-on when I travel. It’s great for that!
That's exactly what I was thinking! 🧶🧶🧶
I love the row counter. But I use it to count stitches where I need to count the number I did before another step. It is handy. I don't wear it on my finger. I just set it down on the table so I have a visual reminder of what I am doing.
EDIT: The carousel thing is better when its the wooden type of one.
Also the Grips go on better with a little soap in water.
Thanks for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶
I have taken the pink backpack on a camping trip. Game changer if you have multiple skeins.
Thank you for sharing!! 🧶🧶🧶
This tension ring is a must for me now when I use slippery yarns like simply soft. I have MS which is now affecting my dexterity so this is a God send
I also love my Boye hook gripper. I have had it for over 10 years
Thanks for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶
I’ve been crocheting since I was a little girl. When my hands started hurting I bought the Boye hook handle to go with all of my metal crochet hooks. I’ve since bought ergonomic handled hooks and only use the Boye hook handle if I absolutely have to.😂 Thanks for all of your advice and information on your videos.❤
I like how thoughtful you are about things! That's cool
I have hypermobile joints and love the shape of the Boye handle for crocheting anything that’s a bit hard on the hands like rayon straw. I ended up having to 3d print one out of TPU though, so it was a little bit softer and I could glue it to my hook.
You can also get a fishing line counter, (fishing supplies dept. Amazon, etc…) very cheap, to measure your yarn yardage.
I have that exact bag and I absolutely love it! I'm a fellow amigurumi maker and I use that second pocket on the front for stuffing when I'm crocheting on the go!
I am a wool jenie fan myself. I picked one up when I was working on a DC blanket and was pulling my yarn every few minutes since it was a bulky yarn. Getting the wool jenie for me made it so much easier :)
I love the boye hook holders. I have several so I don’t have to change them out. They save my carpel tunnel/joint pain hands!