Since that time I believe the company has changed hands, and it’s entirely likely that the contents of the set has also changed. Soft grip hooks are coated with a rubber handle to help you to keep control of your crochet without putting too much pressure on your fingers. Additionally make sure your User-Agent is not empty and is something unique and descriptive and try again. As its name suggests, a pencil grip simply means holding your crochet hook as you would a pen or pencil.

My very first impression was confusion and curiosity because how the heck is it comfortable to hold such a thick handle?And every hour or so, get up and do something different for a few minutes that uses your hands differently or doesn’t use them at all. Personalised advertising may be considered a “sale” or “sharing” of information under California and other state privacy laws, and you may have a right to opt out. BUT, Beth mentions in her care instructions to use a bit of rubbing alcohol to gently clean the handle when this happens.

According to Beth’s videos and her Etsy listing, each Chunky Boy can be slid onto any hook (for the size) and adjusted up or down depending on your personal grip. I’ve also considered making custom grips from Polymer clay, but would have to make one for every hook and worry that if I goof one I’ll have to trash my hook, my favourites of which are hard to find. In this article, we will explore the two most popular techniques: the pencil grip and the knife grip.

Professional Tool Handle Cushions – These handle cushions are available from construction supply companies, and are used to reduce heat transfer and vibration issues. I took my Dremel sander and sanded the tip of the hook to a beautiful pointy shape that has flat sides, that just slides perfectly under the wool yarn loops. 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.

There are two main ways of holding a crochet hook and choosing the right one for you can make a world of difference in both comfort and precision.William packs his hook grips in simple white mesh, drawstring bags with a cute little thank you card. I was a bit wary of the large handle – it’s enormous and I’ve never crocheted with anything quite so bulky before. Place your thumb and middle finger together opposite your index finger, forming a pinch or grip around the hook’s handle. Do you have any experience with ergonomic crochet hooks, or solutions for crochet-related hand/wrist pain?