How I deal with yarn burn and finger pain

I have tried a lot of ways to deal with yarn burn, and I think I found a pretty good fix. If you have any tricks let me know!

[@homemakingwisdom]

I know this is 2 years old but if anyone wants to know, I use sports finger guards/protectors. You can get 10 of them at Amazon for $5. They last for ever it seems. I bought a pack a few years ago and I still have 8 left.

[@jenifferbrisky9209]

Thank you..this helped a lot.. I thought I was the only person that called it yarn burn.

[@WayneOxfordHuggett]

Not many people talk about this. Thank you. I crocheted a finger guard for my finger.

[@Tina-gi1ot]

I have that problem to. Thanks for the information.

[@denabell4312]

I thought I was the only one who had this problem.... In the past, I used a bandaid to cover the area, but I am allergic to the adhesive... That was exchanging one problem for another... I found a crafting glove that slightly covers the area and I keep having to pull at it to keep it cover... I am going to try both the spring holder and the tube... Thank you for video and your help. I am going to enjoy your videos very much. Look forward to getting to know you better.

[@jeannieshanks4416]

I get finger pain but also get pain in hand I playdough and play around moving my hand it really help .love your idea

[@deannarandol7642]

I absolutely love those crocheted socks on your wall! Do you have a video tutorial to make them?

[@2ladyhomesteadershodge898]

My big issue that limits the amount of time I can enjoy crocheting is a link in the neck. Right weehete the neck joins the head and again close to the shoulders. I guess it is from looking down and scrunching my shoulders up. My shoulders keep wanting to kiss my ears I guess. Love your attitude. Vivian Ann on the side of the mountain in NE Tennessee

[@careyclapp8357]

I have that very same problem, and pain in the right shoulder and elbow! I use a product called biofreeze and it helps

[@tuesday555]

I know this is from a while ago, but thought I’d mention it anyway. I’ve seen other crafters using “lazy glasses” or “90 degree glasses” to avoid looking down altogether. Could be worth checking out

[@nadiaverbeeck6109]

I "suffered in silence" up till now , the finger protection tube thingy seems very appealing, I might look into that, I suppose they sell it at a drugstore (pharmacy)? Shouldn't be too hard to find, I hope ( cause y'all have such great gadgets in the U.S. that are near to impossible to find over here, and I can't buy on Amazon because I don't have a credit card). Thanks though , for yet another great tip ! Love, Nadia x

[@joannerowland721]

very helpful thanks

[@RainbowPandaJuice]

I always just put a bandaid with the padded bit facing up on my finger to help and you cant get really cute bandaids so i like to get the cute ones ^.^

[@christinefitzpatrick2521]

I use fabric plasters when I crochet ,it helps a lot to stop the yarn burn .😁🐑

[@lizkilgore5313]

I just found a 5 pack of those on amazon for $15 "Open Toe Tubes Fabric Gel Lined - Sleeve Protectors for Corns, Blisters, Hammertoes" there are tons on there. I use those on my clients I work with the elderly in home care

[@TheProperPineapple]

I love them for crocheting, it really helps when you are using a lot of tension

[@lizkilgore5313]

I get tendon pain in my hands I think its the beginning of carpel tunnel. I have to take lots of breaks and switch between knitting and crocheting

[@JaneSmith0709]

Thank you! I don't think she ever mentioned exactly what they were.

[@deanna121]

I use liquid bandaid you have to reapply but I don't like having anything on my finger it just is in the way

[@ashleypatterson169]

can you make a tutorial video for this scarf? please!

[@o0suckerface]

I'm in love with your scarf/shawl! Do you mind telling me what yarn you used and how many skeins/cakes?

[@christinebond1087]

All I can say is, Thank You 😌

[@heleneb.7326]

I really like your scarf/shawl a lot. Would you please tell me where you got the pattern? Thank you!

[@rebeccassmith4640]

I use 1" x 3 1/4" Bandaid tough strips because my hook doesn't get stuck on them like on plastic Band-Aids.

[@suzettelamontagne3123]

I love your scarf. Is there a tutorial in it?

[@txnightowl73]

The rings are for when you knit or crochet with multiple colors across a row. They are designed to keep the strands separated. My experience is they don't provide any tension to the yarn; but they do make double knitting much easier. I have found that wrapping my finger with medical tape is effective in preventing yarn burn. Just be aware that the adhesive in the sides of the tape can catch on the yarn. I do like the tube you showed. I've never seen it before. It seems more cost-effective than the medical tape.

[@JJW77]

Thanks for your helpful video. I hold my crochet hooks like a knife. I get painful blisters on my thumbs. Any suggestions?

[@denissensantana]

Is that the Secret Paths Shawl? I love it. It's beautiful! .... if not, which pattern it is?

[@susanb868]

What pattern is your scarf? I love it.

[@suzanneburns6130]

I have issues with my right hand that holds the crochet hook. I have arthritis that's pretty bad. I use aspercreme (there's no scent) and arthritis gloves when I crochet. Also, you are so right, amigurmi is very hard on the hands. Holly, I've missed your videos so much!! I don't know why, but You Tube stopped sending me notifications for your channel. I started watching your older videos, and now they just notify me of those videos from 4 years ago. Are you still making them? If so, how do I get notified? I am subscribed and rang the notification to be for all videos. What am I missing?

[@deborahsthisthat5034]

Ha! I go through A LOT of bandaids!

[@jaime1251]

Glad you found a solution. What is the pattern name for the beautiful scarf you're wearing?

[@TheProperPineapple]

the pattern is called the secret paths shawl

[@latinsis28]

I have the same problem mine's even bled at times ... i tried the purple thingy and it didn't work either can you tell me what is the name of that rubber one how do i look for it on wish please?

[@WandaCasamento59]

get a leather thimble Its used for crochet tatting Esty has them its @$12.00 pricey but leather will last longer also you can ask the person that makes them to make it smaller and longer for you

[@louiseduguay1915]

Hi Holly I have to use bandaids

[@rhondaray6488]

I just use a band aid. But I am looking for alternative solutions.

[@fjolliff6308]

Leather tube. Suede is best as it doesn't let yarn slip.

[@mybabies2725]

buy a crochet loop ring i bought mine on amazon and its a pretty pecock

[@Steph6Mc]

I just checked on Amazon and Etsy and it looks like that’s what I need. Are you satisfied with your purchase?

[@mybabies2725]

@@Steph6Mc yes and no you have to get use to it

[@Steph6Mc]

@@mybabies2725 thanks

[@mybabies2725]

@@Steph6Mc welcome

[@norarobinson3091]

That’s cool I can’t wait to check that out. Did you make the snowman in the background of your craft room?

[@TheProperPineapple]

The snowman doll in the background I made and if you are asking about the snowman below the doll, it was a gift from a friend and she bought it at Hobby Lobby

[@norarobinson3091]

The Proper Pineapple the one with the blond hair. I just love it. Your really good

[@sandraelizabethross5522]

On wish tHey have a peacock tension ring. And a kitty one also

[@kathleenchamp3764]

Hi HOLY,, like some others that's asked..What are they ACTUALLY CALLED? I can look online for metal spring thing or? And never get anywhere. Other then that helpful thanks

[@hlevin7419]

It’s called a Norwegian knitting ring.

[@kathleenchamp3764]

@@hlevin7419 thank you😄

[@hlevin7419]

Kathleen Champ of course, and I’m sorry I’m about 2 years late lol.

[@nikkirutter7704]

Just like L Watson I use band-aids.

[@jennjamison1215]

Am I the only person who crochets without putting the yarn over my finger? My grandmother taught me how to crochet, and she's only had half of her index finger after loosing the tip to frost bite in the 1940s. Since she didn't have that part of her finger, she held her yarn in a different way. I use her method because that's how I learned.

[@ruckuschica]

No, me too! I'm a lefty so when I was learning how to crochet, sticking my finger up just didn't feel right. I yarn over with my left hand (instead of twisting the hook to catch the yarn)

[@Ezschaelle]

Me too acrually, I haven’t realized I’ve been using what’s called the pick and flip method and that’s how I learned back in 2015 and havent have any issues not until I started crocheting again now with pains on my pinky finger when its bet for long times and having it straight after would start to hurt

[@jacquieharder7222]

There is finger less crochet gloves

[@jacquieharder7222]

Your welcome oh yeah there’s a huge sale on all yarn at Joann’s