3 Tips for Thread Crochet

re: 3 Tips for Thread Crochet

createmefree — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 15:11:18 GMT

Just letting you know that this article was added to the Crochet Concupiscence link love roundup this week for the best crochet blog posts of the web. Nice job!

re: 3 Tips for Thread Crochet

lady.fiddler — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 18:56:36 GMT

When I crochet with the tiny thread sizes I find it easier to slip a pair of hands-free "clip-on, flip-up" magnifying lenses onto my glasses. I keep two pair handy, one at 2.25 power and one at 4.5 power (don't walk around with these on your glasses, you might fall down). They are made by Carson and are very inexpensive (under $10). Here's a link to ebay where you can see the different strengths and prices. No, I am not an e-bay seller.

compare.ebay.com/.../130705613273

To be honest about it, men also enjoy using these hands-free magnifiers, too!

re: 3 Tips for Thread Crochet

CaraLouise — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 17:08:41 GMT

Hi Toni!

I've been crocheting almost exclusively with thread for almost 40 years... and THIS is my recent discovery- if I wrap my finger WITH something before I wrap the thread around it to control tension I don't get 'thread burn'! I designed a pretty little wrap to take the place of the boring bandaid because I have been crocheting so much lately I ended up with a blister in a most unhelpful place. You can see my little 'finger saver' on Craftsy!

www.craftsy.com/.../30944

re: 3 Tips for Thread Crochet

dreemsluvr — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 15:42:20 GMT

I am a self-taught crocheter too. My doily just won the grand prize above all other entries for thread crochet at our state fair.

I find that if I wrap the thread around my pinkie at least twice, it controls the tension so much better for tighter stitches. Be careful not to get it too tight or you'll end up with a curled piece!

re: 3 Tips for Thread Crochet

pam1 — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 12:40:54 GMT

As a self taught crocheter, my technique of holding my thread probably leaves a lot to be desired, because of this I tend to use climbing tape wrapped around my index finger to protect it against the rubbing of the small hook which in turn can lead to cuts that are just big enough to keep sticking the hook in - Ouch!

The tape I use can be found in outdoor shops for those folk that like to go climbing, it is strong and durable and just enough to get through a crochet session before it needs replacing.

re: 3 Tips for Thread Crochet

RobinBrz — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 11:54:14 GMT

I am a real fan of thread crochet. It was intimidating at first, but after a few rough starts I fell in love with the beauty and the variety you find in the patterns.

To make my small steel hooks bigger I wrap the handle with cotton yarn. After a bit of use it sort of mold to my hand and fits perfectly!

I think everyone should at least give it a try - they just might be a fan like me!!