[NFB-Krafters-Korner] loom knitting and sore finger

[Ericka]

That’s a great idea! I remember having those as a kid and did not even realize they still made them.

Ericka Nelson

> On Sep 24, 2021, at 4:08 PM, Annie Pineda LMT. via NFB-Krafters-Korner <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> 
> Hi Bernice,
> I feel your pain on this one. I had the same problem, the solution I found was to use soft pencil grips on my loom-knitting tools.
> Here is A link to some I‘ve found useful.
> The Pencil Grip The Classics Soft Foam Pencil Grips, Ergonomic Writing Aid For Lefties And Righties, 1.5 Inch Long, Assorted Colors, 12 Count - TPG-16412 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GN1YN8U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_KPHDQKWJG87Z3FACB1GF
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> Annie Pineda
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>> On Sep 24, 2021, at 2:38 PM, Terri Nettles via NFB-Krafters-Korner <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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>> It is because your loom tool is probably scratching your finger.  It takes
>> practice manipulating the tool so that doesn't happen.
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: NFB-Krafters-Korner <nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf
>> Of Bernice Bird via NFB-Krafters-Korner
>> Sent: Friday, September 24, 2021 4:33 PM
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>> Cc: Bernice Bird <bernice.j.bird at gmail.com>
>> Subject: [NFB-Krafters-Korner] loom knitting and sore finger
>> 
>> Good afternoon loomers,
>> 
>> I'm wondering how you keep from getting a sore finger when you loom knit? I
>> hold the tool like a pencil, and the first joint on my middle finger is
>> getting sore. Anybody have any suggestions?
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Bernice Bird
>> NFB NEWSLINE Outreach Coordinator
>> NFB of New York State, Inc.
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