An inExpensive way to make soft-touch crochet hooks

[Cora01]

Here's an inexpensive way to make soft-touch crochet hooks- these are curlers from the dollar store. I cut them in half and slide them over the steel hook, then write the size on the blue foam. Tjhey are a high density foam. It's worked great so far and much easier on my hands if you hold the hook in the palm of your hand like I do. The red one is a pen sleeve over a very small hook.

[Maryjane]

What a great idea!! You never know what you'll find at a dollar store!!!

[karenlatlas]

thank you, thank you, thank you! I have been continually reducing the time I spend crocheting and knitting
due to pain and cramping in my hands and haven't found the foam I need for my hooks. This is a perfect
solution! Brilliant!

[Maryd.]

Love it cora, thanks a lot. I am a palm crocheter like you. So this will help me a lot. I'll try it.
Cheers
Mary

[tammyc77]

What a great idea! Thank you!

[geirambo]

Thanks for the tip Cora. I have a large number of metal hooks and this sounds a whole lot less expensive than purchasing a lot of cushions or replacing the hooks.

[grandmajoan]

Genius idea! Absolutely brilliant! thanks so much for sharing. I have been away from crochet for a while due to arthritis and this is going to help me a lot. grandmajoan

[mpurcell25]

Good idea !! I love the soft - touch hooks my hands do not hurt as bad ..I have a couple ..Thanks for sharing

[a.joyce]

Thanks so much! I just knew there was something out there if someone could only find it. I am on my way to the dollar store after I hit JoAnn's.

[Maryjane]

We have a dollar store right next to Joann's! Makes it mighty handy!!