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Post by EmilyBuff on Aug 7, 2014 15:22:34 GMT -6
I read a lot about people stabbing themselves and yes, bleeding when doing crochet dreads. I was wondering if anyone had any tips or ideas about how to stop the death of fingers? Could thimbles be used or those little finger condoms or something? There must be a solution!
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Post by darcrainbow on Aug 8, 2014 12:20:36 GMT -6
Be more careful? I try to be very aware of where my crochet hook is when I am working with it, but then again I also don't make "crochet" dreads, I sort of fake it and just quickly and lightly crochet it to tighten it up. I have to imagine that using a thimble would be quite awkward as you (or at least I) would be more concerned with keeping it on your finger/thumb as well as trying to keep a grip on the hair itself. I don't know, just seems a bit awkward. As for the finger "condoms", I have never used them and not sure how thick/protective they are. Maybe just some nice working gloves? I have some that are made for gardening, but fit very snugly, and have a nice thick rubber coating on them. I imagine they would keep a good grip on the hair while offering an extra level of material the hook would have to go through to get to flesh.
Sorry this isn't of much help, but I thought I'd post my opinion at least... I would also be interested to find out if anyone has any better ideas on how to keep our busy little fingers safe around such dangerous tools!
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Post by shedandy on Aug 23, 2014 16:02:53 GMT -6
There is the option of using thick gloves or thimbles est est. However this takes away your sensitivity of touch. Unfortunately I think you often really need that tactile feedback and occasionally need the ability to do very subtle intricate movements whilst making a dread which the gloves might get in the way and annoy you during. They might be helpful when you are furiously crocheting with the same motion down the whole dread and you could take them off when you need to feel/check the dread. I agree that the only sure-fire way is to be careful, concentrate and not go too fast although that's often hard unless you want to go at a snails pace. Still we could all probably be more careful and a bit gentler with the hook at times.
I do put band-aids on my hands in the places on my hands/fingers that tend to be near where the crochet hook comes out to prevent scratching and the hook tearing the first layer of skin. (I haven't had a crochet hook make me bleed yet, only a felting needle.) I try to make sure my hands aren't near where it can come out when I am going faster with a bit more pressure. I could probably use gloves at that time. Although if you going that fast and hard it might just go through the gloves! So I guess yes caution and awareness of what you are doing is the most important.
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Post by Cariad Dreads on Aug 23, 2014 16:13:08 GMT -6
I've never needed to use a crochet hook for anything before, but when using a felting needle never fail to stab myself repeatedly. Only problem is I manage to stab myself all over my hands, and have even managed to stab myself in the leg a couple of times if I'm sat with my legs drawn up while needle felting. If anything could stop this it'd be a godsend...
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