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Thursday, February 16, 2012

In the home: Donna's Crochet Helper

We asked our Facebook fans to share how they use everyday household items to help make crafting easier. From embossing with light bulbs to using binder clips to hold fabric pieces together, there were some amazing suggestions. Thank you to everyone who submitted! Check out Donna's idea -- using corks!
I'm not sure if you consider wine corks an every day item, but I couldn't crochet without it! Since I have arthritis in my hands, it makes it easier to hold the hooks. I can crochet for hours now!
-Donna Hyll

Thanks Donna! -Kim

13 comments:

  1. J HanteFebruary 16, 2012 at 12:37 PM

    Great idea!

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2012 at 12:38 PM

    I might give this a try! I don't have arthritis but I can't hold the tiny/skinny hooks needed to crochet with thread. Thanks for the tip!

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  3. alovattoFebruary 16, 2012 at 12:52 PM

    It's a great idea! I have nerve damage in my fingertips and anything to make a larger grasping area as a great help!

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  4. hoping2bpreggersFebruary 16, 2012 at 1:01 PM

    Thanks for the tip! I don't have arthritis but my hand hurts not long after I start to crochet.

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  5. RenFebruary 16, 2012 at 1:59 PM

    I've been using the plastic coated foam adapter but this sounds like a better idea for the really skinny hooks. Thanks for sharing the idea :)

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2012 at 2:06 PM

    Oh my goodness! I love it when I learn stuff like this! Thanks for the post!

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2012 at 6:19 PM

    This is a awesome tip. It will make crocheting so much easier to do. Thanks for sharing.

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2012 at 6:20 PM

    thanks for sharing

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2012 at 6:21 PM

    I have cerebral palsy- will come in handy!!

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  10. Susie JaneFebruary 17, 2012 at 7:22 AM

    I love the fact that you didn't let your arthritis stop you from doing something you love! Great idea!

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  11. JudeFebruary 17, 2012 at 9:37 AM

    New insight for the old mind. You're superb!

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  12. ShariFebruary 17, 2012 at 10:12 AM

    I have MS and this may work for me!! THANKS!

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  13. craftster momFebruary 23, 2012 at 9:22 AM

    I will start saving all those corks from wine bottles :)

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