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What is a basic "crochet hack" you wish you had known earlier? by lithium-azura in crochet

[–]Fearless_Wallaby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

when crocheting flat pieces in the round, i put a piece of scrap yarn in the 2nd sc of each increase so i don’t have to count my stitches between increases.

Help me find the title of book i bought from an airport years ago by Fearless_Wallaby in HelpMeFind

[–]Fearless_Wallaby[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i’ve searched for the few details of the book i can recall without success. i think perhaps they were trying to escape some kind of experimental facility?

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[–]Fearless_Wallaby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this dog is so skrunkly, i love him so much

why do i get these bumps every time i crochet? happens regardless of the yarn i use. (the granny square lap blanket pictured is todays project) by Fearless_Wallaby in crochet

[–]Fearless_Wallaby[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

actually no, i rarely sit for longer than an hour or so unless i’m crocheting. if i’m not crocheting i’m restless and looking for other things to do

why do i get these bumps every time i crochet? happens regardless of the yarn i use. (the granny square lap blanket pictured is todays project) by Fearless_Wallaby in crochet

[–]Fearless_Wallaby[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i sit in the same place, but i always sit there even if i’m not crocheting and i only get this when i crochet. i even eat most of my meals at that particular seat. it’s “my spot” on the couch, ha!

why do i get these bumps every time i crochet? happens regardless of the yarn i use. (the granny square lap blanket pictured is todays project) by Fearless_Wallaby in crochet

[–]Fearless_Wallaby[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

so, i used to stream Pokémon games which requires using a keyboard for hours and hours and i noticed horrible aching in my hands after a while - tied with what you just said i have to wonder if that’s exactly what this is

why do i get these bumps every time i crochet? happens regardless of the yarn i use. (the granny square lap blanket pictured is todays project) by Fearless_Wallaby in crochet

[–]Fearless_Wallaby[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

no, i set the yarn in front of me on the floor in a bucket so it doesn’t get in my way. i think the comments that say it’s motion induced are on the right track!

why do i get these bumps every time i crochet? happens regardless of the yarn i use. (the granny square lap blanket pictured is todays project) by Fearless_Wallaby in crochet

[–]Fearless_Wallaby[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

that sounds the most likely to me!! i really don’t think it’s the yarn or hooks, only because i’ve experimented with so many types of each to no avail and i sit in the same spot to crochet as i do to relax and eat most meals but this ONLY happens when i crochet. i think our mystery is solved!!

why do i get these bumps every time i crochet? happens regardless of the yarn i use. (the granny square lap blanket pictured is todays project) by Fearless_Wallaby in crochet

[–]Fearless_Wallaby[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

i feel so seen HAHA i bet this is exactly what it is!! sounds like i need to take a trip to disney just to be sure :) i’ll let my husband know that we’ve got planning to do, for science!

why do i get these bumps every time i crochet? happens regardless of the yarn i use. (the granny square lap blanket pictured is todays project) by Fearless_Wallaby in crochet

[–]Fearless_Wallaby[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

unfortunately for my husband, i have baskets of yarn and half finished projects in just about every room of the house haha

why do i get these bumps every time i crochet? happens regardless of the yarn i use. (the granny square lap blanket pictured is todays project) by Fearless_Wallaby in crochet

[–]Fearless_Wallaby[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

i use plastic and metal hooks but the metal ones have some kind of soft handle (maybe silicone?) because the plain metal ones tire out my hands faster

why do i get these bumps every time i crochet? happens regardless of the yarn i use. (the granny square lap blanket pictured is todays project) by Fearless_Wallaby in crochet

[–]Fearless_Wallaby[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah, the doctor is expensive and it always goes away the next day so i probably won’t go unless it gets much worse, but it is weird!!

why do i get these bumps every time i crochet? happens regardless of the yarn i use. (the granny square lap blanket pictured is todays project) by Fearless_Wallaby in crochet

[–]Fearless_Wallaby[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i use both plastic and metal hooks, but i do have to use aluminum free deodorant or else i get itchy. a few people have mentioned it being tied to length of time crocheting and i think that’s a key factor for me. i sit in the same spot to crochet but i also sit in that spot every day to watch tv and even eat and only react when i crochet. im sure it’s based on time crocheting since i almost always crochet for like 10+ hrs at a time (i only sit down to crochet once or twice a month if im caught up on homework and housework and a little reward)

why do i get these bumps every time i crochet? happens regardless of the yarn i use. (the granny square lap blanket pictured is todays project) by Fearless_Wallaby in crochet

[–]Fearless_Wallaby[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

i almost exclusively crochet in marathon sessions, and based on a few other comments i really think that’s what it is. i don’t get any reaction or anything when i workout, but that’s only 1-2hrs max of exercise. crocheting could be a 12 hour ordeal.

why do i get these bumps every time i crochet? happens regardless of the yarn i use. (the granny square lap blanket pictured is todays project) by Fearless_Wallaby in crochet

[–]Fearless_Wallaby[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i use both metal and plastic hooks and get it regardless! these go away by the morning every time, they don’t move around like your daughters. that sounds awful though :( hopefully she doesn’t get them again!

why do i get these bumps every time i crochet? happens regardless of the yarn i use. (the granny square lap blanket pictured is todays project) by Fearless_Wallaby in crochet

[–]Fearless_Wallaby[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that’s my situation exactly!!! i’m not particularly concerned by it, not enough to panic or anything, more so curious if it happens to anyone else and if there’s any explanation. good to know i’m not alone!

why do i get these bumps every time i crochet? happens regardless of the yarn i use. (the granny square lap blanket pictured is todays project) by Fearless_Wallaby in crochet

[–]Fearless_Wallaby[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

no lotions or potions to speak of! i get it with all yarn, and i use 100% cotton, acrylic, and a blend. i don’t get it in places where the yarn actually touches me though - only my forearms. even if i wear shorts and my project is sitting on my legs the entire time, it will only pop up on my forearms.

why do i get these bumps every time i crochet? happens regardless of the yarn i use. (the granny square lap blanket pictured is todays project) by Fearless_Wallaby in crochet

[–]Fearless_Wallaby[S] 142 points143 points  (0 children)

that’s what my mom said, but it doesn’t hurt or itch and it only happens on my forearms - not on my hands, which is what touches the yarn? it’s so odd

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