How to easily create an ergonomic hook

[@Twinkley1981]

I’ve seen many hacks with hook handles, but this is the first time seeing this, what a very smart idea. I will have to give it a try. In the UK hospitals, they put these coloured bandages over the top of plaster casts for broken bones. My daughter had a pink one over hers when she broke her elbow, she loved showing it off to her friends at school lol.

[@kiviabrown2335]

Me too

[@sherriroyal600]

I wrap bubble wrap first and tape it in place. Then I wrap this tape around the bubble wrap. I tend to grip to tight. If the bubbles pop, it reminds me to loosen up my grip.

[@SpiffyHandmade]

So smart! Thanks for sharing!!

[@ahc1957]

I use polymer clay and baked them. I broke my wrist and need a bigger handle now. The clay handles are pretty.

[@Ixc795]

thank you so much, I don't have problem with cramping but I want to prevent it to happen in the future, so it's a great tip! Thanks

[@SpiffyHandmade]

You are welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@pbey6010]

this is EXACTLY what i need.. i will be able to play around to see what works the best for me... thanks for the great idea :) happy crocheting

[@SpiffyHandmade]

Oh I am so happy this was useful to you!! Thank you for watching 💕

[@reneedavis5601]

Genius...tfs I think they are so colorful at ts because people like their horses to be pretty when they use it for ankle support

[@kbromero9949]

Thank you! This is so clever and you presented it so kindly. ❤

[@SpiffyHandmade]

Thank you!💕

[@msdebra213]

This is a super idea! I have arthritis in my thumbs and I really don't want to spend a small fortune for all new ergonomic hooks. Can't wait to try! Btw, the pretty color wraps are veterinary bandages. 😁

[@SpiffyHandmade]

Wonderful, I am glad this is an option for you! I recently picked up a very pretty one in pastel rainbow colors at our Running’s store!

[@lovethelordjesuspraisethel3286]

Wow!! Thanks..Recently I haven't crocheted bc of extra Osteoarthritis in both thumbs soo painful..and thought HOW Can I make my Own cheaply and soft..Perfect idea.. an air dry clay like..off kids stuff..It dries lite and soft..THIS way is better, easy to clean by more tape etc..I PRAISE GOD For you in helping us..👏👏🙏🙏🙏🤟❣

[@SpiffyHandmade]

Yes!! Thanks for watching and have a blessed day!!

[@sandrajohn5415]

Thanks for sharing, great idea

[@katibere1966]

WOW!! Very clever!! Thanks for sharing

[@GolfPrincessCL]

This is so clever! 😻 Thanks for sharing! 💕

[@SpiffyHandmade]

Thank you! 😊

[@EvieO1950]

Smart!! I’m going to try this on a couple until I get around to doing the polymer clay. Thanks!💕

[@tinabrenning7233]

What an awesome idea!

[@avon5028]

Genius, so clever, thank you!

[@DenisEssiambre]

It's after midnight and I just fell across this video. I did the same thing to my Susan Bates "ergonomic" hooks 3 months ago. I purchased a box of multicolored tapes on Amazon. I matched the tape as best I could to the hook colours. Works great.

[@SpiffyHandmade]

Wonderful! 😁 Thank you for watching and commenting!!

[@denisesherlock6887]

Love this idea. I actually already have some self adhesive bandage, but not in those cute colors

[@SpiffyHandmade]

It really is an easy fix that works!! Thanks for watching!!

[@michellelangdon5134]

This is a genius idea! Thank you!

[@karenallen8424]

You know I used that stuff to fix an arm that broke on my glasses and I was using them like that for 3 years! I didn’t think about this though genius!!

[@SharonLippincott]

What fun to find this video. A few days ago I wrapped a thread hook with bandaging I'd saved after lab work. That was just enough. The handle is cushy and comfortable and that thin hood is easy to hold. This works over bare hooks as well as pre-padded ones. I think the soft texture is more comfortable than polymer clay. I've also used duct tape, but this bandaging is better.

[@SpiffyHandmade]

Thank you, I appreciate you watching and commenting ❤️

[@terrieblackett9259]

That’s a good idea 😉 I will try this.

[@normadelatorre8139]

Great idea and inexpensive 🥰 thank you for sharing your creativity 🥰

[@SpiffyHandmade]

Hi Norma! You are welcome and thank you for watching 😊

[@normadelatorre8139]

@@SpiffyHandmade i tried it and it works great 🤩 this will save many of us money and prevent our hands from hurting

[@fables4564]

YOU ARE A LIFE SAVER!

[@SpiffyHandmade]

Woohoo!! Thank you for watching❤️❤️

[@jenntuomala6259]

Thanks! I used some inch wide tape like that and it worked well. I didn’t like the texture so I covered that with a layer of KT tape. It still has some softness and grip.

[@RaeBae73]

Thank you so much! I love to crochet but have been having trouble with my wrists lately. I was looking at hooks/hook handles online but they are so expensive. This is a great little trick to try.

[@SpiffyHandmade]

It does help and if you need more of a grip you can use silicone tape, I have a video on that as well. Thank you for watching!!!

[@Csncelthis1223]

brilliant!!

[@diana4353]

Thank you fir this idea.

[@SpiffyHandmade]

You are most welcome

[@shirleymaldonado3354]

Thank you for sharing

[@SpiffyHandmade]

You are welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@redmoonvenus7327]

Thank you, great hack I use washi tape to make my crochet handles, but it demands quite a large length of tape, and it gets dirty fast because of the glue on the side of the tape.... I will experiment with your trick, it sounds much better than mine. I love the Odyssey Furl crochet, but you have to sell one of your kidneys in order to get one of those ! 🌹

[@QuiltedCupcake]

Thank you so much! Looking for a solution Just like this. 😊😊😊

[@SpiffyHandmade]

Happy to help! Thanks for watching!

[@denisepettit8534]

I believe they are different colors for wrapping horses legs. It is for when doing rodeos, shows, and parades for aesthetics.

[@TurkeySandwich]

tack and livestock stores have really colourful stuff for horse wrap. the adhesive doesn't stick to their fur and they look pretty with a pop of colour

[@SpiffyHandmade]

Hi Isa! Yes, I was surprised when we were going to buy bird and dog food that I ended up finding a craft supply! Thanks for commenting and watching!

[@jencrochetingradtech5913]

Just curious if you like furls hooks? I want to love furls hooks but I don’t really like the hook head. It grabs or isn’t smooth like my clover amour hooks. I can’t explain it

[@SpiffyHandmade]

I think Furls hooks are okay. They are not my go to hooks because they have zero grip to them. I understand about the hook head also. I feel like I am crocheting too slow when I use them as well. Thanks for watching and commenting Jennifer, I appreciate it!!

[@margs2724]

Omg I have done this to my Susan bates hooks 😂😂

[@coco3045]

They sell them at the tractor supply store for the horses and cows 🫶🫶🫶🫶

[@SpiffyHandmade]

Yes, our store that I purchased them at is Runnings. Thanks for watching!