Notes for "With a Hook and Some Yarn"
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"Crochet is such a wonderful craft. There are so many facets and variations to explore with a hook and some yarn. The creative possibilities are endless."
– Margaret Hubert
Previous poems include:
"A Great Deal of Energy and Determination"
Saturday, June 4, 2016
Summary: Il Dottore introduces Halley to a fashion designer, because they both need to get out of their heads after fretting over the Big One.
"New Rules Every Season"
Thursday, September 29, 2016
Shiv meets Nonno Gabbana.
Crochet hooks have many different aspects including inline vs. tapered; sizes; wood, plastic, metal; and ergonomic. Read more about what crochet hook is best for beginners.
Adaptive Fibercrafting
Tools made for accessible knitting and crocheting can also make it easier for anyone who struggles with grip, tension, or comfort. Ergonomic hooks and different shapes of handles are readily available. Some people like to modify the handles. You can also use things like grippers and writing aids. Some tools act like extra fingers. Just wrapping a handle with grip tape or foam tape can help.
Diverse handles
Tentacle Crochet Hook Grip, Crochet Hook Sleeve, Ergonomic Crochet Hook Handle, Silicone grip, Crochet Hook Handle, Crochet Hook Grip
Shiv's Tentacle Crochet Hook Handle
If commercial products of the universal handle or slip-on grip categories are too hard to find and/or too expensive, you may want to try making your own with rubber bands on a knitting loom. or knitting spool. Rubber bands make a highly textured grip with a lot of traction that is also moderately soft and squishy with medium thickness. This type of grip will slide on the handles of many small tools such as crochet or knitting needles, pencils or pens, and silverware. Plus the rubber bands come in a rainbow of colors so you can color-code for sizes, match the item's color, create contrast for low-vision assistance, fly your pride flag, and so on.
Shiv's Rubber Band Crochet Hook Grips
You can crochet a grip sleeve from yarn. Thinner yarn will make a smaller, firmer sleeve while thicker yarn will make a larger, squishier sleeve. You can crochet a grip sleeve for any length and diameter of handle. Add more layers if your want it thicker or contoured. Yarn makes a very soft, warm handle with plenty of traction that doesn't have the scratchy effect of most high-traction handles.
There are different ways to hold a crochet hook and yarn; see some photos. Some people find guide rings helpful.
Read about choosing yarn for beginners.
Shiv's Fibercraft Bag at Tolli and Simon's House (saved, archived)
An accessibility kit is a set of small tools and supplies that can be used to accommodate a wide range of special needs as well as general problem-solving, usually stored in a container such as a tacklebox, craft organizer, or backpack. Most contents are multipurpose with many applications; for instance, universal tube handles can be used to make other tools more ergonomic, or wedged into spaces to stop things from moving or squeaking. Popular items include slip-on tube handles, straps, universal grips, vrip strips, rolls of different tapes, tacky gel and other adhesives, line-and-dot pens, stick-on traction material, gloves and other warmers, earplugs, magnifiers, and so on. An accessibility kit may be carried by individuals or stocked in shared spaces such as an office. The larger version is an accommodation closet, which has bulkier items such as stepstools, reachers, and chair cushions.
Vrip is a fastener similar to velcro but much lighter, barely thicker than the fabric itself. Also referred to as a vrip strip, the name comes from "virtual rip." Although velcro is still used for fastening heavy-duty materials such as canvas or leather, vrip is preferred for flexible closures in clothing or other light-weight purposes. Dexflan and capery are usually secured with vrip. This is retro-engineered tech.
Tacky gel is a thick substance that is similar to glue when wet and dries to a rubbery consistency. It can be used to glue things together with a flexible bond, make raised lines and dots, or create traction on slippery surfaces. Apply it to a base, wait a little, then stick other objects on top, and it works as a quake-hold. Tacky gel comes with a controller that can make it flexible enough to peel off a surface even after it dries. A medical-grade version exists that is sterile and remains so for a short time even after the bottle is opened. This is retro-engineered tech.
Dishcloths can be made with different patterns and yarns. The scrubby yarn is made especially for dishcloths, but some people hate the texture.
Just curious to see how long it takes you to crochet a simple washcloth using single chain. Thanks.
Depends on the pattern and how fast the person crochets. I can pop a plain half double crochet one out , with an edge , in about 30 minutes. A nice sized, thick waffle weave , with an edge stitch, 2 hours.
"Crochet is such a wonderful craft. There are so many facets and variations to explore with a hook and some yarn. The creative possibilities are endless."
– Margaret Hubert
Previous poems include:
"A Great Deal of Energy and Determination"
Saturday, June 4, 2016
Summary: Il Dottore introduces Halley to a fashion designer, because they both need to get out of their heads after fretting over the Big One.
"New Rules Every Season"
Thursday, September 29, 2016
Shiv meets Nonno Gabbana.
Crochet hooks have many different aspects including inline vs. tapered; sizes; wood, plastic, metal; and ergonomic. Read more about what crochet hook is best for beginners.
Adaptive Fibercrafting
Tools made for accessible knitting and crocheting can also make it easier for anyone who struggles with grip, tension, or comfort. Ergonomic hooks and different shapes of handles are readily available. Some people like to modify the handles. You can also use things like grippers and writing aids. Some tools act like extra fingers. Just wrapping a handle with grip tape or foam tape can help.
Diverse handles
Tentacle Crochet Hook Grip, Crochet Hook Sleeve, Ergonomic Crochet Hook Handle, Silicone grip, Crochet Hook Handle, Crochet Hook Grip
Shiv's Tentacle Crochet Hook Handle
If commercial products of the universal handle or slip-on grip categories are too hard to find and/or too expensive, you may want to try making your own with rubber bands on a knitting loom. or knitting spool. Rubber bands make a highly textured grip with a lot of traction that is also moderately soft and squishy with medium thickness. This type of grip will slide on the handles of many small tools such as crochet or knitting needles, pencils or pens, and silverware. Plus the rubber bands come in a rainbow of colors so you can color-code for sizes, match the item's color, create contrast for low-vision assistance, fly your pride flag, and so on.
Shiv's Rubber Band Crochet Hook Grips
You can crochet a grip sleeve from yarn. Thinner yarn will make a smaller, firmer sleeve while thicker yarn will make a larger, squishier sleeve. You can crochet a grip sleeve for any length and diameter of handle. Add more layers if your want it thicker or contoured. Yarn makes a very soft, warm handle with plenty of traction that doesn't have the scratchy effect of most high-traction handles.
There are different ways to hold a crochet hook and yarn; see some photos. Some people find guide rings helpful.
Read about choosing yarn for beginners.
Shiv's Fibercraft Bag at Tolli and Simon's House (saved, archived)
An accessibility kit is a set of small tools and supplies that can be used to accommodate a wide range of special needs as well as general problem-solving, usually stored in a container such as a tacklebox, craft organizer, or backpack. Most contents are multipurpose with many applications; for instance, universal tube handles can be used to make other tools more ergonomic, or wedged into spaces to stop things from moving or squeaking. Popular items include slip-on tube handles, straps, universal grips, vrip strips, rolls of different tapes, tacky gel and other adhesives, line-and-dot pens, stick-on traction material, gloves and other warmers, earplugs, magnifiers, and so on. An accessibility kit may be carried by individuals or stocked in shared spaces such as an office. The larger version is an accommodation closet, which has bulkier items such as stepstools, reachers, and chair cushions.
Vrip is a fastener similar to velcro but much lighter, barely thicker than the fabric itself. Also referred to as a vrip strip, the name comes from "virtual rip." Although velcro is still used for fastening heavy-duty materials such as canvas or leather, vrip is preferred for flexible closures in clothing or other light-weight purposes. Dexflan and capery are usually secured with vrip. This is retro-engineered tech.
Tacky gel is a thick substance that is similar to glue when wet and dries to a rubbery consistency. It can be used to glue things together with a flexible bond, make raised lines and dots, or create traction on slippery surfaces. Apply it to a base, wait a little, then stick other objects on top, and it works as a quake-hold. Tacky gel comes with a controller that can make it flexible enough to peel off a surface even after it dries. A medical-grade version exists that is sterile and remains so for a short time even after the bottle is opened. This is retro-engineered tech.
Dishcloths can be made with different patterns and yarns. The scrubby yarn is made especially for dishcloths, but some people hate the texture.
Just curious to see how long it takes you to crochet a simple washcloth using single chain. Thanks.
Depends on the pattern and how fast the person crochets. I can pop a plain half double crochet one out , with an edge , in about 30 minutes. A nice sized, thick waffle weave , with an edge stitch, 2 hours.
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Date: 2024-05-27 07:51 pm (UTC)Yes ...
Date: 2024-05-27 08:18 pm (UTC)Knit dishcloths vs. crochet
Date: 2024-05-29 05:36 pm (UTC)For acrylic squares, yes, they can be used for washing dishes, too, but my favorite use is to fold it in half, using the "last row" to SC the bottom and long edge into a seam, then make a final row at the top with gaps to thread doubled ties through. Slipping a partial bar of soap in and snugging the top makes a wonderful bath tool. It makes incredible, thick lather and dries fairly quickly if hung up by the drawstring.