>> So, I've tried the alligator clamp "helping hands" vices, and all they did was lose the hook after scratching it up. Most of the arthritis stuff is hard for me to use. The foam block stuff has the hook pull out a lot.
Putting the hook under my arm is a no-go because of boobage. Between the knees just gets the hook dropped - I tried it. <<
Sometimes a bigger, softer, or more textured handle can help things stay put and not twist around. There are slip-on grippy handles. Velcro, leather, and other types of straps can be used to secure things. People often have to try multiple methods before finding what works for them. And don't be afraid to repurpose things.
Something I didn't think of earlier: belt clips for tools.
>>The McPappy Racing "Helping hands" looks like it has the kind of mini pin vice that I need. It's out of my price range right now, but I now have it bookmarked. Thank you!!<<
Yay! I'm happy I could help.
Sometimes if you go to a craft store or hardware store and tell them what you need, people can find a tool that will help. This works better at small local stores than chain stores.
Occupational therapists often excel at finding ways to do things, including jerry-rigging tools.
Talking with other disabled folks is another good bet -- my suggestions are based on things I've heard or seen from friends as well as during research for various writing.
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Re: Adaptive crochet
Date: 2021-07-25 10:14 am (UTC)Putting the hook under my arm is a no-go because of boobage. Between the knees just gets the hook dropped - I tried it. <<
Sometimes a bigger, softer, or more textured handle can help things stay put and not twist around. There are slip-on grippy handles. Velcro, leather, and other types of straps can be used to secure things. People often have to try multiple methods before finding what works for them. And don't be afraid to repurpose things.
Something I didn't think of earlier: belt clips for tools.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/754190811/5122560100-pcs-plastic-belt-clips
https://www.amazon.com/Werner-AC58-TL-Ac58-Ladder-Lasso/dp/B003Z6QBRC
This is actually a towel holder, but it gives some ideas how a small strap or slits in a leather add-on could be used to hold a narrow item on a belt.
Belt pencil holders exist -- you'd need to make the handle a tight fit, but this might work with larger ergonomic crochet hooks.
https://www.uniformsbypark.com/product/cobra-tufskin-pen-and-pencil-holder/
http://www.sdm-tech.com/elastic-book-straps-pen-holders/elastic-pen-holder-book-band-for-A4-A5-B5-journal-notebook-book-belt.html
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001555404448.html
https://www.shootercbgear.com/new/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=4250
https://jerkingthetrigger.com/2015/02/13/pen-stackerz-from-zulu-nylon-gear/
https://www.marvgolden.com/flyboys-deluxe-pen-loop.html
>>The McPappy Racing "Helping hands" looks like it has the kind of mini pin vice that I need. It's out of my price range right now, but I now have it bookmarked. Thank you!!<<
Yay! I'm happy I could help.
Sometimes if you go to a craft store or hardware store and tell them what you need, people can find a tool that will help. This works better at small local stores than chain stores.
Occupational therapists often excel at finding ways to do things, including jerry-rigging tools.
Talking with other disabled folks is another good bet -- my suggestions are based on things I've heard or seen from friends as well as during research for various writing.