Hey y'all! I've got some more info about the prism glasses and if they can be worn over another pair of glasses - ua-cam.com/users/shortsX_xxhY1IyBc?feature=share Hopefully this answers some questions. Be sure to read the description for extra details!
I also use a boppy. It’s a breast feeding pillow that wraps around your waist. It allows you to lay your project on it and I find I don’t hunch over as much. My kitty loves to lay on it now too when I crochet 😆
This is so smart! I've done the "carefully balance random pillows under each elbow" method. 😂 But a boppy would be much more consistent and streamlined to use.
Omg this is genius and I need to look into this. My elbows are constantly in pain if I don't prop them up, but I'm awkwardly trying to make some throw pillows do the job. Thank you so much for the tip!
Yes, I haven't wanted one for that same reason. For now, I get a lap desk or pile pillows or whatever to set my project at eye level so that I'm not doing the hunch.
Thank you so much! I feel like I've now earned the ultimate seal of approval on this video - "See, an occupational therapist agrees these are good ideas!"😁😂 Thanks for watching!
I'm doing some field testing (aka having my family members that wear glasses try the prism glasses over their regular glasses 😂), and will let you know if it's feasible to wear the prism glasses over another pair!
Might I suggest that you crochet while sitting at your kitchen table, or purchase an adjustable 'C' table for use at the couch? Simply resting your elbows higher may allow you to keep your neck higher.
Girl, you are all good! Btw, I'm an Amanda too, how often do we hear THAT? LOL 😂 Anyway, my non-crochet item that I use constantly are metal bowls. These are the small metal "mixing" bowls that were wicked popular in the 80's, and can now be found regularly at thrift stores. I really like the small, 6" - 8" diameter ones because they just fit a ball of yarn. The metal is slippery for the yarn to move smoothly as I crochet out of it, and the small bowl fits neatly between my legs. 😊
Lol, found this yrs ago. I was struggling with a ball of #10 cotton while working on a white work project and, in frustration, I popped the ball into a stainless steel bowl to corral that darn thing and voila! Never looked back. 😂😂😂
We really have the coolest name 😎😂 I know exactly the bowls you are talking about, and I've done the same! I've recently started caking my yarn with a yarn winder, and I'll throw the yarn into the bowl while I wind it. It feeds so effortlessly!
For compression gloves, for medical reasons do not wear them for more than 8 hours at a time. And if you wear them frequently, you will probably need to replace them every few months because they stretch out over time.
Your first product was compression gloves. Here I am wearing mine as I not only do I feel the cold but have hit a middle age achy-ness. Straight away I was ‘like’ and ‘subscribe’.
Me too. Very bad arthritis in the knuckles of my working hand . I also have tiny bony hands so I'm excited they come in xs. I also quit smoking so I have been having trouble remembering to take breaks. I'm certainly going to purchase everything. My insurance just gave me a Fitbit so I will be set! Never thought to use it that way. Thank you so much.
Just want to say I know it's not an easy feat to quit smoking, and I want you to know I am rooting for you and am proud of you for making that decision!
I might have to look in to those! I tried a pair by a different brand that had an adjustable wrist strap. I loved that feature, but that particular pair cut off circulation in my fingers so I returned them. But maybe the copperfit ones would work for me!
Can really recommend using a neck light. Luckily mine, also from Amazon has all the good points mentioned. Use it at my sister's when i house sit as she has a different lighting set up. Good for dark yarns.
Love hearing you've found a neck light to be helpful! And great point about different environments having different light needs for crocheting. Thanks for watching.
I have also seen people wearing 'fishing gloves'. They are fingerless gloves with little lights on the knuckles. Seems that there are several lighting options.
Never thought about the prism glasses for crochet! I almost ordered a pair for watching content on my iPad while I’m laying down. Thanks for the suggestion!
They're great for reading, using phone, etc, too! I got mine specifically for crocheting, but have found them helpful for reading while lying down as well.
Side note about the auto off function: The timer would be really good for enforcing breaks or acting as a kind of alarm without the annoying or jarring alarm itself. As someone with ADHD and HORRIBLE sense of time as a result, this could be a useful way to use that function. Alarms stress me the heck out.
🧶Hi Amanda, I watched this video and actually ordered the items you spoke about from your lungs. I have to say my favorite so far is the Neck light. It is everything you said it is and more. I will no longer be straining my eyes! Ty!
That opening line.. I definitely feel that. I was weird WAY before I started crocheting. Anyway, I may need to go and buy compression gloves. I found my brother's old batting glove from when he played baseball back in high school, and I've been using that (with the fingertips cut off), but it's a little bit bulky.
I'm so glad my opening resonated with you 😂 It's especially funny to me how when I was in school, the crocheters were the "weird" kids. But now the crocheters are the "cool" kids. Funny how trends come and go. lol
Hi! Cami here. I have found that a phone holder wedge helps me with watching youtube videos for step by step crochet projects. I can't add a pic on this comment but I think you get the just. LOL!
Great idea! I recently got a little foam phone stand as a prize from an arcade, and it's so helpful. I've propped my phone on it to watch UA-cam while I'm crocheting. They're super convenient! Thanks for sharing.
I use whatever is around to hold my phone at the right angle on the arm rest of my couch, sometimes it wants to slip down so I put a darning needle into the arm rest in front of it so it doesn't slip, lol
🧶 Hello, I just discovered your channel. Loved all your helpful videos and I ordered these three items through your site and can’t wait to receive them. Hopefully they will help with my vision and posture while crocheting! Thank you!!! ❤
Another great option! My dad has a clip on light for the front of a ball cap, and I've definitely borrowed it for crocheting before. I love when items have multiple uses!
Just be careful with the head lamps, the back of the lamp and the elastic can cause traction alopecia. I'm a cosmetologist and my husband had this happen with his head lamp.
I have Rheumatoid arthritis in my back but now it decided to travel to my wrists. Thank you about the compression gloves!!! I also have Cervical spinal stenosis that makes me dizzy.
I agree…I’ve been using all of these things for years 😊 I have a different light probably similar to the one you don’t are for but I don’t seem to have a problem with it…it was less expensive as well…
These are great suggestions. I have been considering a neck light for a while, and you have convinced me to make the purchase. I had never considered compress gloves, but I noticed some finger soreness recently, so I will be purchasing those as well! Thank you!
So glad you enjoyed these ideas! I've really enjoyed using a neck light in general with my crochet, and the Nivava one in particular has been great for me. I hope you find it as helpful as I have!
Your neck lightbis great! I got one off Amazon Yeats ago and it has that hard box you were talking about. Butnthe box is not what bothered me. What bothered me was the whole thing had these like ripples on it. It wasn't a soft foam it was a plastic covered in a rippled rubber and the ripples helped the thing to bend. But my hair always get caught in those ripples. So I crocheted a cover for the light. A few years later my kids also wanted a necklight, they use them as night lights sometimes. They also wanted the crochet cover because they said the ripples sometimes pinched their little fingers.
My other neck light has similar ripples, but it's a harder plastic so fortunately doesn't catch as much hair as yours does! Crocheting a cover sounds like a great solution. Also that sounds like something I would do - buy something to help me crochet, and then have to crochet something for it so I can actually use it 🤣 Crochet is a handy skill to have for sure!
I just received the prism glasses and neck light. Still charging up the light, but the glasses are amazing! I’ve never seen these before. I have my first granddaughter arriving in June and will begin an heirloom baby blanket in a few days. These will be so great to avoid neck and shoulder aggravations. There was a brief learning curve to keep my head up while seeing things that were down, but I quickly got the hang of them. Thanks for this video!!
I'm so glad you're enjoying the glasses!!! They've been such a help for me, so I'm excited to hear others are finding them equally helpful. Congrats on the granddaughter by the way!
Welcome back! Great job! I would also mention that propping elbows up is very important. I use a maternity pillow personally. It's the perfect shape. I will look into that neck light. Thank you!
Thank you! And that's a GREAT idea for supporting elbows! When you mentioned it in your live the other day I literally gasped and went "that's genius" lol
Personally my fav item is a decorative pillow with a pair of bunnies printed on it. it's the perfect thickness for me to lean my elbow on it while crocheting :) it makes it easier to hold my work & crochet if I don't have to hold the entire thing up in the air myself
Prism glasses are such a good idea!! The fact I can just sit like a normal human and not have to worry about piling so many dang pillows around/under my arms to get comfortable wpuld be astounding! But i wonder, would a boppy pilow still be necessary? Is it comfortable to crochet on your lap flat like that?
So the answer is yes and no haha I can get by with just the prism glasses and maintain pretty good posture and high level of comfort. BUT combining the prism glasses with a boppy pillow is the ultimate in crochet comfort! I sit with good posture and don't tire out because my arms are also supported.
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My mom LOVES their products! She or my grandma would sometimes get us kids the tiny containers of their lotion that have the little fabric flower on top. I thought those containers were the fanciest thing ever 😂 Thanks for sharing!
I own cats and I buy them treats they come in a plastic jar with a very nice lid. When empty I wash them and let them dry and throw a dryer sheet in them. I melt a hole in lid and they work great for a ball of yarn.
I'm doing some experimenting (aka having my family members that wear glasses try the prism glasses over them lol) and I'll report back with what I find. And yes, gotta stay comfy!
I've been wanting a necklight especially as I just finished a pair of BLACK slipper socks ... again. 🙄 On the bright side, Amazon had a lightning deal on this neck light & I got a good deal with overnight shipping. 😄 YAY! I also do other fine motor fiddly things like knitting, tatting, cross stitch, Nalbind, etc. I'm happy to see it's rechargeable instead of needing to replace batteries. So glad you mentioned this one with a link to the exact brand. I also added the prism glasses to my cart. They may help with crochet, knitting, etc. but I also love to read, A LOT! My neck & shoulders thank you for recommending both items lol.
Ooh, I love taking advantage of lightning deals! And yes, the lights and glasses are good for more hobbies than just crochet. Being able to lie flat on my back and read with the prism glasses on is a game changer!
The neck light would be something I could use. We have what they call "loadshedding" which means that our lovely government switches of the electricity 2 or 3 times a day for 2 too 4 hours at a time which is super annoying if you want to crochet after dark. Happy crocheting❤
Re: your opening statement; Crocheting makes you unique and exceptional. The reason is this, mankind has not made a machine yet that can duplicate the intricacies of crochet. There's a weft machine that knits the same way we do, by going side to side horizontally in course-wise rows. You can buy a small home version that you can clamp to the side of your table or workbench. The closest they have come to a crochet cannot do better than single crochet. But then it failed and now it's in a junkyard or a museum, I forget which. They did think up a machine that knits in vertical rows, or wale-wise (remember corduroy pants and their vertical wales) called the Warp knitting machine. It has a funky pattern to the way it knits going side to side - not that you would notice on the outside of the regular knit that it does - and does closely to the way a crochet stitch is made, but still misses by a country mile. P.S. Btw, if your compression gloves are too loose and you already have the extra small version, pick up a needle and thread and make a longer dart, the same as you would in a skirt or dress pants that have a bit of bag or sag above the full part of your butt... only, now that I think of it, it would be more like the French darts on a gentleman's dress shirt or a lady's basic sheath dress. You know the ones that go from just under the breasts down slightly past the waist to tuck it in and give a better figure. So, turn it inside out, try it on, stick a pin in it to Mark the Spot, apply needle and thread and make a Dart.
This is so beautifully written! Crochet truly is a remarkable art, and I'm so thankful to be a part of the crochet community. Also - why I have never thought about taking a dart in my compression gloves that are a little loose? Such a great idea!
a non crocheting item that I use are sandwich bags that seal..I will grab one to put my ball of yarn into so that as I'm pulling the working yarn and the ball is rolling it rolls in the bag, not around the floor..keeps it way cleaner..and if I grab the larger ones then I can put my project in (if it's not going to be to big) to keep it all together and easy to throw into my handbag so that I have it on hand if I have time to kill whilst waiting for something..
I actually sent back my first one because it didn’t work and I hadn’t read the instructions. I ended up re-ordering it, and once you read the instructions the rest of it’s very easy, but it did require an extra second to power up.
I work with fine, very black fibers A LOT, so my go to non crochet tool to assist is my wrap around the neck LED rechargeable lights (Amazon, various brands & prices). Without these lights, i have to wait for a sunny day to see the stitching.
Thank you for doing this video! As an older peraon, who has recently started crocheting, I am very interested in the compression gloves and prism glasses because I have arthritis and tendonitis in my hands, but also have herniated and bulging discs in my neck. With regard to the prism glasses, however, I also wear bi-focal glasses. Do you think they could be worn together? Or do you know of maybe any clip on prism glasses that I could wear over my own?
Great question! I'm doing a bit of field testing (aka having my family members who wear glasses try the prism glasses over their own glasses 😂) to see if it would work or not. Once I've tested it out and gotten their opinions, I'll be sure to let you know what I find! I did a quick search on Amazon for "prism glasses clip on" and found only one listing that is a pair of the prisms that would clip to the nose bridge of a pair of glasses. With that said, they're listed at $46.99 and only have 5 reviews. So I don't feel very confident they'd be a good option. Also, I hope your herniated and bulging discs improve! My mom dealt with that a few years back, and it was very challenging for her. So you have my sympathy and prayers ❤️
If you want really good help get Tommy Copper gloves. Works great! Big believer in copper. Also I HAD THE SAME COUCH! Lived in NW Wisconsin when we bought it. Also had a love seat. Great set. Just found your page. I’ll subscribe.
I've heard really good things about copper compression gloves, I might have to get myself a pair! That's hysterical about the couch! 😂 We also have the love seat. This set belonged to my grandparents years ago. Not sure when or where they got it. Glad to have you here!
I haven't noticed it worsening my vision or depth perception. There is a certain quality of things looking "different"... in what way it's hard to describe. Perhaps a little bit flatter in a sense. But as I move my hands and the yarn, I don't have any difficulty with depth perception and can find my stitches easily.
I have a neck light and love it. I bought it especially for crocheting. I have animals so I don't need the pedometer lol. I wear readers, do the prism glasses come in different strengths? I have not tried the compression gloves yet. Maybe I should give them a try. I do wake up with very stiff and soar hands, but that might be from tending to the farm chores 😁
Haha, pets have a great way of keeping us active! As far as the prism glasses, I haven't been able to find ones that have readers built into the prisms. However, I did enlist my family to test out if the prism glasses could be worn over readers or prescription glasses. Here's a quick video with what we found out - ua-cam.com/users/shortsX_xxhY1IyBc?feature=share There's additional info in the description as well.
I love the composition gloves however, they make my fingers freeze. Now I use kT tape to get the blood flowing on my forearms and shoulders to relax my muscles.
NIVAVA Neck light is a great gadget for crocheting, reading, and walking around in the dark! -Customize the Light - 3 Colours & 3 Brightness Adjustments -1 or both lights at once (Sync and independent button) -2 ways to align (the neck band and just above light is a ball) -30/60Min timer function -Comfortable（Batteries and buttons are at the ends of the neck light, not at the back of the neck.） -Flexible even when stored in my bag If you're in the habit of walking with a dog at night, the NIVAVA neck light should come in handy. :)
Can you please let me know what these glasses are really used for. I think they could help me with a lot of other projects I would appreciate it thank you❤🥰
Probably the original application for these glasses was reading books without needing to bend one's head forward, but they can be used for any instance where you need to see downwards but don't want to constantly crane the neck. In addition to wearing them while crocheting, I've used the prism glasses for reading, using my phone, and other craft projects where I need to see downwards but want to maintain good posture.
I just ordered several pair of the gloves, I’ve had several surgeries on my one hand and it’s started to bother me to crochet after the last surgery, hope they help.
I would use the ones that go on like a headband. My friend is a mechanic and his brother got him the headband light and i wanted to "borrow" it. I will go get one after i get out of this cricget dry spell
I was eventually going to check into a neck light but was gifted one for xmass. Not used it yet. But i sure wish i had seen this first. Mine is not this one.
I did a bit of "field testing" on my family! Here's a video showing what we found, and be sure to read the description for extra info - ua-cam.com/users/shortsX_xxhY1IyBc?feature=share
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Hi, Sylvia! Thanks so much for your kind comment! And yes, there are so many wonderful, nice people who follow my channel. I really love the crochet community here on UA-cam!
I did a little bit of "field testing" on my family 😂 Here's what we found out about wearing the prism glasses over prescription, and be sure to read the description for extra input - ua-cam.com/users/shortsX_xxhY1IyBc?feature=share
So the prism glasses create roughly a 90 degree downwards view. I've used these glasses to read- reclined, knees bent, book on my knees. And I can get them to sit where I can easily see the book. Sometimes I'll fold up a small piece of tissue/kleenex and put it under the bridge of the glasses to adjust the angle to get it perfect for whatever position I'm in. While I can't say they'd 100% work in the scenario you describe, I think it's highly likely they'd work out. Hope this helps!
This is the pair I bought - amzn.to/42kvZ2D It's from a random brand on Amazon called CHANGAR. There are a handful of styles available on the market, so you may be interested in checking out what the options are. But I tried several pairs from different sellers, and the link is to the pair that I liked best and ended up keeping.
These are the ones I got off of Amazon - amzn.to/42kvZ2D There's a few different styles out there, so you might be interested in looking at the options. But I tried a few different prism glasses styles, and these are the pair I liked best!
This made me lol 😂 Someone mentioned in another comment that they make fingerless gloves with lights on them, I think for fishing or something? I wonder if something like that would be a good alternative solution for you!
This is a NIVAVA neck light seller. We mainly sell our products in the US market. The selling price on the Canada site has been changed. We hope you enjoy your shopping.
My Apple Watch registers crocheting as steps so I never get reminded to get up. I get a big kick of saying that I crocheted 16,000 steps or whatever the number is.
The bobby pillow is such a good idea! I've found working with the pillow and the glasses is the ultimate in comfort for me, but if the pillow alone is enough for you then that's awesome!
Hey y'all! I've got some more info about the prism glasses and if they can be worn over another pair of glasses - ua-cam.com/users/shortsX_xxhY1IyBc?feature=share
Hopefully this answers some questions. Be sure to read the description for extra details!
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I wear them too!
That's awesome cause I cannot see without my glasses. So if I come up with other ideas to make them fit my frame they will work.
I also use a boppy. It’s a breast feeding pillow that wraps around your waist. It allows you to lay your project on it and I find I don’t hunch over as much. My kitty loves to lay on it now too when I crochet 😆
That’s brilliant! I’m going to grab my daughter’s boppy and try it for crochet
Great idea!!! I have a lot of neck shoulder pain! Thanks 😊
This is so smart! I've done the "carefully balance random pillows under each elbow" method. 😂 But a boppy would be much more consistent and streamlined to use.
Omg this is genius and I need to look into this. My elbows are constantly in pain if I don't prop them up, but I'm awkwardly trying to make some throw pillows do the job. Thank you so much for the tip!
Yes, I haven't wanted one for that same reason.
For now, I get a lap desk or pile pillows or whatever to set my project at eye level so that I'm not doing the hunch.
I am an Occupational Therapist and these suggestions are fantastic! Great job!
Thank you so much! I feel like I've now earned the ultimate seal of approval on this video - "See, an occupational therapist agrees these are good ideas!"😁😂 Thanks for watching!
I love the prism glasses idea but I already wear regular glasses so I’m not sure they would work for me. Neck strain is not fun!
I'm doing some field testing (aka having my family members that wear glasses try the prism glasses over their regular glasses 😂), and will let you know if it's feasible to wear the prism glasses over another pair!
Definitely need to know this too! My neck is so sore but i have to wear glasses to see so the prism glasses working with glasses would be great :)
I thought the same thing but there are models available, in different brands, specifically designed to wear over glasses.
Might I suggest that you crochet while sitting at your kitchen table, or purchase an adjustable 'C' table for use at the couch? Simply resting your elbows higher may allow you to keep your neck higher.
I wear regular glasses too so I'd love to know if you can wear them with glasses.
Girl, you are all good! Btw, I'm an Amanda too, how often do we hear THAT? LOL 😂 Anyway, my non-crochet item that I use constantly are metal bowls. These are the small metal "mixing" bowls that were wicked popular in the 80's, and can now be found regularly at thrift stores. I really like the small, 6" - 8" diameter ones because they just fit a ball of yarn. The metal is slippery for the yarn to move smoothly as I crochet out of it, and the small bowl fits neatly between my legs. 😊
Lol, found this yrs ago. I was struggling with a ball of #10 cotton while working on a white work project and, in frustration, I popped the ball into a stainless steel bowl to corral that darn thing and voila! Never looked back. 😂😂😂
We really have the coolest name 😎😂 I know exactly the bowls you are talking about, and I've done the same! I've recently started caking my yarn with a yarn winder, and I'll throw the yarn into the bowl while I wind it. It feeds so effortlessly!
@@CraftersAutonomous Right? As long as we aren't singing along to Barry Manilow! LOL 😆 🤣
For compression gloves, for medical reasons do not wear them for more than 8 hours at a time. And if you wear them frequently, you will probably need to replace them every few months because they stretch out over time.
Thanks for the additional info!
Your first product was compression gloves. Here I am wearing mine as I not only do I feel the cold but have hit a middle age achy-ness. Straight away I was ‘like’ and ‘subscribe’.
So glad to have you here!
Me too. Very bad arthritis in the knuckles of my working hand . I also have tiny bony hands so I'm excited they come in xs. I also quit smoking so I have been having trouble remembering to take breaks. I'm certainly going to purchase everything. My insurance just gave me a Fitbit so I will be set! Never thought to use it that way. Thank you so much.
Just want to say I know it's not an easy feat to quit smoking, and I want you to know I am rooting for you and am proud of you for making that decision!
I have found the the compression gloves by copperfit are awesome because the wrist is adjustable with a velcro strap!!!
I might have to look in to those! I tried a pair by a different brand that had an adjustable wrist strap. I loved that feature, but that particular pair cut off circulation in my fingers so I returned them. But maybe the copperfit ones would work for me!
Did you hv to order them.. where did u purchase? Thank you!
I purchased my copperfit gloves at WalMart
@@arlenebritt4858 thank you I will hv to try
Can really recommend using a neck light. Luckily mine, also from Amazon has all the good points mentioned. Use it at my sister's when i house sit as she has a different lighting set up. Good for dark yarns.
Love hearing you've found a neck light to be helpful! And great point about different environments having different light needs for crocheting. Thanks for watching.
I have also seen people wearing 'fishing gloves'. They are fingerless gloves with little lights on the knuckles. Seems that there are several lighting options.
Ooh, that sounds really cool! I'm gonna have to look into those too.
Never thought about the prism glasses for crochet! I almost ordered a pair for watching content on my iPad while I’m laying down. Thanks for the suggestion!
They're great for reading, using phone, etc, too! I got mine specifically for crocheting, but have found them helpful for reading while lying down as well.
Ooo I just bought myself a neck light a few weeks ago! Very handy when my favorite spot to sit and crochet doesn't have a good light source.
They're such a game changer, right?
Side note about the auto off function: The timer would be really good for enforcing breaks or acting as a kind of alarm without the annoying or jarring alarm itself. As someone with ADHD and HORRIBLE sense of time as a result, this could be a useful way to use that function. Alarms stress me the heck out.
This is so smart! Great point that it would be a gentle reminder versus something jarring.
This is genius, and the adhd time blindness is a real beast at times, love this idea!
🧶Hi Amanda,
I watched this video and actually ordered the items you spoke about from your lungs. I have to say my favorite so far is the
Neck light. It is everything you said it is and more. I will no longer be straining my eyes! Ty!
So glad you enjoyed the video and the items! They've been such a help to me, so I'm excited you are finding them to be beneficial as well.
That opening line.. I definitely feel that. I was weird WAY before I started crocheting.
Anyway, I may need to go and buy compression gloves. I found my brother's old batting glove from when he played baseball back in high school, and I've been using that (with the fingertips cut off), but it's a little bit bulky.
I'm so glad my opening resonated with you 😂 It's especially funny to me how when I was in school, the crocheters were the "weird" kids. But now the crocheters are the "cool" kids. Funny how trends come and go. lol
I really like your videos! You are real & relatable. I don't feel pressured to use what you like or put down if I disagree. Thank you!
Hi! Cami here. I have found that a phone holder wedge helps me with watching youtube videos for step by step crochet projects. I can't add a pic on this comment but I think you get the just. LOL!
Great idea! I recently got a little foam phone stand as a prize from an arcade, and it's so helpful. I've propped my phone on it to watch UA-cam while I'm crocheting. They're super convenient! Thanks for sharing.
I use whatever is around to hold my phone at the right angle on the arm rest of my couch, sometimes it wants to slip down so I put a darning needle into the arm rest in front of it so it doesn't slip, lol
🧶 Hello, I just discovered your channel. Loved all your helpful videos and I ordered these three items through your site and can’t wait to receive them.
Hopefully they will help with my vision and posture while crocheting! Thank you!!! ❤
So glad to have you here, Amy! I hope you love these items and get as much benefit from them as I have.
Thanks for sharing. I definitely have invested in the neck light and compression gloves over the last few years.
love your videos and your cheerful straight forward attitude. CHeers
You are so kind! Thanks for watching.
I use a head lamp (adjustable flashlight on your forehead!) and that works well for me , for evening crocheting as well as for outdoor adventures.
Another great option! My dad has a clip on light for the front of a ball cap, and I've definitely borrowed it for crocheting before. I love when items have multiple uses!
Just be careful with the head lamps, the back of the lamp and the elastic can cause traction alopecia. I'm a cosmetologist and my husband had this happen with his head lamp.
@@tianamarie989 whoa! Never heard of that! Duly noted.
I have Rheumatoid arthritis in my back but now it decided to travel to my wrists. Thank you about the compression gloves!!! I also have Cervical spinal stenosis that makes me dizzy.
I agree…I’ve been using all of these things for years 😊 I have a different light probably similar to the one you don’t are for but I don’t seem to have a problem with it…it was less expensive as well…
That's awesome! And if you've got a neck light that works for you, no need to fix what's not broken. 😄
These are great suggestions. I have been considering a neck light for a while, and you have convinced me to make the purchase. I had never considered compress gloves, but I noticed some finger soreness recently, so I will be purchasing those as well! Thank you!
So glad you enjoyed these ideas! I've really enjoyed using a neck light in general with my crochet, and the Nivava one in particular has been great for me. I hope you find it as helpful as I have!
Using my neck light and crocheting as I am watching this video. The neck light is definitely a game changer!
Your neck lightbis great! I got one off Amazon Yeats ago and it has that hard box you were talking about. Butnthe box is not what bothered me. What bothered me was the whole thing had these like ripples on it. It wasn't a soft foam it was a plastic covered in a rippled rubber and the ripples helped the thing to bend. But my hair always get caught in those ripples. So I crocheted a cover for the light. A few years later my kids also wanted a necklight, they use them as night lights sometimes. They also wanted the crochet cover because they said the ripples sometimes pinched their little fingers.
My other neck light has similar ripples, but it's a harder plastic so fortunately doesn't catch as much hair as yours does! Crocheting a cover sounds like a great solution. Also that sounds like something I would do - buy something to help me crochet, and then have to crochet something for it so I can actually use it 🤣 Crochet is a handy skill to have for sure!
I just received the prism glasses and neck light. Still charging up the light, but the glasses are amazing! I’ve never seen these before. I have my first granddaughter arriving in June and will begin an heirloom baby blanket in a few days. These will be so great to avoid neck and shoulder aggravations. There was a brief learning curve to keep my head up while seeing things that were down, but I quickly got the hang of them. Thanks for this video!!
I'm so glad you're enjoying the glasses!!! They've been such a help for me, so I'm excited to hear others are finding them equally helpful.
Congrats on the granddaughter by the way!
Thanks! I’m waiting on yarn to arrive, then I have much crocheting ahead before sweet granddaughter arrives. Thanks for saving my neck. 😜
@@barbwagner967 Hey, crochet should never be a pain in the neck right? 😂
Welcome back! Great job! I would also mention that propping elbows up is very important. I use a maternity pillow personally. It's the perfect shape. I will look into that neck light. Thank you!
Thank you! And that's a GREAT idea for supporting elbows! When you mentioned it in your live the other day I literally gasped and went "that's genius" lol
Personally my fav item is a decorative pillow with a pair of bunnies printed on it. it's the perfect thickness for me to lean my elbow on it while crocheting :) it makes it easier to hold my work & crochet if I don't have to hold the entire thing up in the air myself
Great idea!
Prism glasses are such a good idea!! The fact I can just sit like a normal human and not have to worry about piling so many dang pillows around/under my arms to get comfortable wpuld be astounding! But i wonder, would a boppy pilow still be necessary? Is it comfortable to crochet on your lap flat like that?
So the answer is yes and no haha I can get by with just the prism glasses and maintain pretty good posture and high level of comfort. BUT combining the prism glasses with a boppy pillow is the ultimate in crochet comfort! I sit with good posture and don't tire out because my arms are also supported.
Your channel popped up today for the first time on my YT, and I love your hacks. Per your request I have a suggestion: Camille Beckman hand cream. It's really great and worth every penny. It even works on my dry heels overnight! No crazy ingredients, and it is NOT greasy. Best moisturizer I've found.
My mom LOVES their products! She or my grandma would sometimes get us kids the tiny containers of their lotion that have the little fabric flower on top. I thought those containers were the fanciest thing ever 😂 Thanks for sharing!
Ty for the ideas for making crocheting easier.
I own cats and I buy them treats they come in a plastic jar with a very nice lid. When empty I wash them and let them dry and throw a dryer sheet in them. I melt a hole in lid and they work great for a ball of yarn.
Love it! I have a hard time letting go of nice containers and try to find new uses for them when I can.
i like the glasses idea but i already wear glasses and they dont seem to make addons for normal glasses and oh yay PJs for the win!
I'm doing some experimenting (aka having my family members that wear glasses try the prism glasses over them lol) and I'll report back with what I find. And yes, gotta stay comfy!
Your personality is fantastic.
Aww thank you!😄 Glad to have you here.
I've been wanting a necklight especially as I just finished a pair of BLACK slipper socks ... again. 🙄 On the bright side, Amazon had a lightning deal on this neck light & I got a good deal with overnight shipping. 😄 YAY! I also do other fine motor fiddly things like knitting, tatting, cross stitch, Nalbind, etc. I'm happy to see it's rechargeable instead of needing to replace batteries. So glad you mentioned this one with a link to the exact brand. I also added the prism glasses to my cart. They may help with crochet, knitting, etc. but I also love to read, A LOT! My neck & shoulders thank you for recommending both items lol.
Ooh, I love taking advantage of lightning deals! And yes, the lights and glasses are good for more hobbies than just crochet. Being able to lie flat on my back and read with the prism glasses on is a game changer!
The neck light would be something I could use. We have what they call "loadshedding" which means that our lovely government switches of the electricity 2 or 3 times a day for 2 too 4 hours at a time which is super annoying if you want to crochet after dark.
Happy crocheting❤
That's gotta be frustrating! This would be a great way to keep crocheting even during the loadshedding.
Re: your opening statement;
Crocheting makes you unique and exceptional. The reason is this, mankind has not made a machine yet that can duplicate the intricacies of crochet.
There's a weft machine that knits the same way we do, by going side to side horizontally in course-wise rows. You can buy a small home version that you can clamp to the side of your table or workbench.
The closest they have come to a crochet cannot do better than single crochet. But then it failed and now it's in a junkyard or a museum, I forget which. They did think up a machine that knits in vertical rows, or wale-wise (remember corduroy pants and their vertical wales) called the Warp knitting machine. It has a funky pattern to the way it knits going side to side - not that you would notice on the outside of the regular knit that it does - and does closely to the way a crochet stitch is made, but still misses by a country mile.
P.S. Btw, if your compression gloves are too loose and you already have the extra small version, pick up a needle and thread and make a longer dart, the same as you would in a skirt or dress pants that have a bit of bag or sag above the full part of your butt... only, now that I think of it, it would be more like the French darts on a gentleman's dress shirt or a lady's basic sheath dress. You know the ones that go from just under the breasts down slightly past the waist to tuck it in and give a better figure. So, turn it inside out, try it on, stick a pin in it to Mark the Spot, apply needle and thread and make a Dart.
This is so beautifully written! Crochet truly is a remarkable art, and I'm so thankful to be a part of the crochet community.
Also - why I have never thought about taking a dart in my compression gloves that are a little loose? Such a great idea!
Thanks so much for sharing! Have a great week! ❤😘😊🧶
You as well!
Awesome ideas. I may invest in those compression gloves. I think that would help. ❤
I have the gloves and the neck light. I love using them
They're an absolute game changer!
Hi, Amanda! Great to see you here! Terrific video, as always. ☺️🙏🏻🫶🏻🧶
Thank you so much Lisa! Always enjoy hearing from you as well. 😁
a non crocheting item that I use are sandwich bags that seal..I will grab one to put my ball of yarn into so that as I'm pulling the working yarn and the ball is rolling it rolls in the bag, not around the floor..keeps it way cleaner..and if I grab the larger ones then I can put my project in (if it's not going to be to big) to keep it all together and easy to throw into my handbag so that I have it on hand if I have time to kill whilst waiting for something..
Great suggestion! And another bonus, is the plastic bags are smoothing than say a couch or carpet, so it won't cause as much pilling of the yarn.
Great video. I have the same issues you have so all your suggestions are so helpful. Thank you!❤
So glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching.
I actually sent back my first one because it didn’t work and I hadn’t read the instructions. I ended up re-ordering it, and once you read the instructions the rest of it’s very easy, but it did require an extra second to power up.
I prefer sewing needles over tapestry needles because they can easily get in between the fibers of the yarn and better secure your ends
I work with fine, very black fibers A LOT, so my go to non crochet tool to assist is my wrap around the neck LED rechargeable lights (Amazon, various brands & prices). Without these lights, i have to wait for a sunny day to see the stitching.
A little extra light can make all the difference between frustration and actually making progress on a project!
Great ideas! Thank you for sharing!❤
You are so welcome! Thank you for watching 😊
Thank you for doing this video! As an older peraon, who has recently started crocheting, I am very interested in the compression gloves and prism glasses because I have arthritis and tendonitis in my hands, but also have herniated and bulging discs in my neck. With regard to the prism glasses, however, I also wear bi-focal glasses. Do you think they could be worn together? Or do you know of maybe any clip on prism glasses that I could wear over my own?
Great question! I'm doing a bit of field testing (aka having my family members who wear glasses try the prism glasses over their own glasses 😂) to see if it would work or not. Once I've tested it out and gotten their opinions, I'll be sure to let you know what I find!
I did a quick search on Amazon for "prism glasses clip on" and found only one listing that is a pair of the prisms that would clip to the nose bridge of a pair of glasses. With that said, they're listed at $46.99 and only have 5 reviews. So I don't feel very confident they'd be a good option.
Also, I hope your herniated and bulging discs improve! My mom dealt with that a few years back, and it was very challenging for her. So you have my sympathy and prayers ❤️
If you want really good help get Tommy Copper gloves. Works great! Big believer in copper. Also I HAD THE SAME COUCH! Lived in NW Wisconsin when we bought it. Also had a love seat. Great set. Just found your page. I’ll subscribe.
I've heard really good things about copper compression gloves, I might have to get myself a pair!
That's hysterical about the couch! 😂 We also have the love seat. This set belonged to my grandparents years ago. Not sure when or where they got it.
Glad to have you here!
I put pillows in my lap to bring my project closer so that I don’t have to bend my neck much; this really saves me from neck and shoulder pain.
Great idea!
Try stick in clear silicone nosepads, like 3m. They can be cut and fit on ur nose area for extra lift
This is a great suggestion, thank you!
Thank you so much for everything I do think they all will help me some much
I'm so glad you enjoyed this video! They've all been a huge help to me, so I'm excited that they can help others continue to crochet as well.
Prism bends light rays and helps with double vision, have u noticed it affecting ur depth perception into stitches
I haven't noticed it worsening my vision or depth perception. There is a certain quality of things looking "different"... in what way it's hard to describe. Perhaps a little bit flatter in a sense. But as I move my hands and the yarn, I don't have any difficulty with depth perception and can find my stitches easily.
Great video. Thank you so much!
I have a neck light and love it. I bought it especially for crocheting. I have animals so I don't need the pedometer lol. I wear readers, do the prism glasses come in different strengths? I have not tried the compression gloves yet. Maybe I should give them a try. I do wake up with very stiff and soar hands, but that might be from tending to the farm chores 😁
Haha, pets have a great way of keeping us active!
As far as the prism glasses, I haven't been able to find ones that have readers built into the prisms. However, I did enlist my family to test out if the prism glasses could be worn over readers or prescription glasses. Here's a quick video with what we found out - ua-cam.com/users/shortsX_xxhY1IyBc?feature=share There's additional info in the description as well.
Thank you for the neck light! I was using a head lamp, but it gives me a head ache.😅
Hey, we never want crochet to be a literal pain! haha
I love the prism glasses!
I use a baby Boppe pillow to prop and support my forearms!
Such a good idea!
Yep I am another naturally weird lady. Ready to go!
I love the composition gloves however, they make my fingers freeze. Now I use kT tape to get the blood flowing on my forearms and shoulders to relax my muscles.
Kt tape is a great idea!
NIVAVA Neck light is a great gadget for crocheting, reading, and walking around in the dark!
-Customize the Light - 3 Colours & 3 Brightness Adjustments
-1 or both lights at once (Sync and independent button)
-2 ways to align (the neck band and just above light is a ball)
-30/60Min timer function
-Comfortable（Batteries and buttons are at the ends of the neck light, not at the back of the neck.）
-Flexible even when stored in my bag
If you're in the habit of walking with a dog at night, the NIVAVA neck light should come in handy. :)
These ideas and items have been around for years most are commence all old hat you like a record that won't stop
Guess it's a good thing you don't have to watch the video if you're not enjoying it! 😉
I get attacked by moths using my book light - this would double the impacts.
Oh no!! 🤣
One weird but great idea that I’ve seen lately is using toilet paper stand as a yarn holder. So clever!
Yes, that's a good one!
Can you please let me know what these glasses are really used for. I think they could help me with a lot of other projects I would appreciate it thank you❤🥰
Probably the original application for these glasses was reading books without needing to bend one's head forward, but they can be used for any instance where you need to see downwards but don't want to constantly crane the neck. In addition to wearing them while crocheting, I've used the prism glasses for reading, using my phone, and other craft projects where I need to see downwards but want to maintain good posture.
THANKS SO MUCH VERY HEIPFUL PEACE AND PEACE WITH BLESSINGS 🙏 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I just ordered several pair of the gloves, I’ve had several surgeries on my one hand and it’s started to bother me to crochet after the last surgery, hope they help.
I installed a wall light to the left of where i crochet, I'm right handed, but a neck light would be much more adjustable and portable.
That's a neat idea to really create a specialized spot for crocheting! But a neck light does have the portability option.
I would use the ones that go on like a headband. My friend is a mechanic and his brother got him the headband light and i wanted to "borrow" it. I will go get one after i get out of this cricget dry spell
That's a great idea too!
I’ll have to try the gloves. I have arthritis in my hands.
I was eventually going to check into a neck light but was gifted one for xmass. Not used it yet. But i sure wish i had seen this first. Mine is not this one.
Well, you can always start off using yours. Then if you find a neck light is helpful but you want more features, you can upgrade in the future!
Regarding the prism glasses..is there a version that fit on prescription glasses?
I did a bit of "field testing" on my family! Here's a video showing what we found, and be sure to read the description for extra info - ua-cam.com/users/shortsX_xxhY1IyBc?feature=share
Pet beds please. The basket cover and the floor basket
Olá, acabo de conhecer seu canal. Gostei muito de tudo que você sugere e as razões de suas escolhas.
Muito úteis!!!
Também uso óculos normalmente. Para ajuda extra quando os fios são mais escuros, uso lentes de aumento, numa peça ajustável sobre a cabeça.
Vou experimentar a luz sobre o pescoço e os óculos.
Agradeço muito por suas sugestões, informações. Também gostei muito dos comentários que li, são pessoas agradáveis e generosas.
Não tenho fluência com o idioma inglês...😊 tomara que você me entenda.
Saudações carinhosas ❤
Hi, Sylvia! Thanks so much for your kind comment! And yes, there are so many wonderful, nice people who follow my channel. I really love the crochet community here on UA-cam!
I love your shirt
Thank you! It's from Land's End. This print was from a few years back, but they constantly introduce lovely new prints and patterns.
I did get a light and I love it
So glad to hear you're liking your light! It's a great product, right?
I haven’t done a search yet but does anyone know if they make magnifying prism glasses? If so, how did you like them?
Thank you fellow artist ❤
You are most welcome!
I use the gloves n a neck light but am interested in the prism glasses how does that work if u wear glasses
I did a little bit of "field testing" on my family 😂 Here's what we found out about wearing the prism glasses over prescription, and be sure to read the description for extra input - ua-cam.com/users/shortsX_xxhY1IyBc?feature=share
I recline while crocheting to kepp my knee higher. Do thr prism glasses still work or give you the wrong angle? Thanks
So the prism glasses create roughly a 90 degree downwards view. I've used these glasses to read- reclined, knees bent, book on my knees. And I can get them to sit where I can easily see the book. Sometimes I'll fold up a small piece of tissue/kleenex and put it under the bridge of the glasses to adjust the angle to get it perfect for whatever position I'm in. While I can't say they'd 100% work in the scenario you describe, I think it's highly likely they'd work out. Hope this helps!
I’m so glad I found you! You’re so cool! Love your content. 🫶🏼
Aww thank you! I'm so glad to have you here!
I use a neck light when waiting for my daughters sports practice and crochet in the dark
Ooh, smart!
HELLO I AM NEW TO YOUR CHANNEL PEACE AND PEACE WITH BLESSINGS 🙏 ❤
What brand are the prism glasses?
This is the pair I bought - amzn.to/42kvZ2D
It's from a random brand on Amazon called CHANGAR. There are a handful of styles available on the market, so you may be interested in checking out what the options are. But I tried several pairs from different sellers, and the link is to the pair that I liked best and ended up keeping.
Where do I get the glasses?
These are the ones I got off of Amazon - amzn.to/42kvZ2D
There's a few different styles out there, so you might be interested in looking at the options. But I tried a few different prism glasses styles, and these are the pair I liked best!
As a large chested person I'm yet to find a neck light that shines on my work and not be misdirected or lost in the tatas
This made me lol 😂
Someone mentioned in another comment that they make fingerless gloves with lights on them, I think for fishing or something? I wonder if something like that would be a good alternative solution for you!
Just tried the promo code and it doesn't work in Canada. Oh well, it still seems worthwhile to buy the light but it's over $50 here!
Oh dang, $50 does seem a little steep! It's crazy how Amazon in the US vs Canada can vary so wildly.
This is a NIVAVA neck light seller. We mainly sell our products in the US market. The selling price on the Canada site has been changed. We hope you enjoy your shopping.
My Apple Watch registers crocheting as steps so I never get reminded to get up. I get a big kick of saying that I crocheted 16,000 steps or whatever the number is.
Oh noooo 🤣 But now if anyone says you spend too much time crocheting, you can have proof that you actually live quite an active life! haha
Id rather use a bobby pillow than prism glasses.
The bobby pillow is such a good idea! I've found working with the pillow and the glasses is the ultimate in comfort for me, but if the pillow alone is enough for you then that's awesome!
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I love my necklight. However i have to be careful as you ( or your husband) don't want to see headlights in a western scene.
Haha, tractor beams would for sure make the scene feel a little less authentic!
Popit for couting rows
The timer on the neck light would remind you to take a break
Ooh smart!!
I think.YOU need to just get it SAID .... why keep going on without just getting on to the SUBJECT you say you have to share ??
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Des bonnes idées ! Mais désolé je ne veux pas être méchante , mais la vidéo est trop longue, ca fini pu 😢
The video was ok But i think u spent to much time on the neck light .
Amazing. How could it take you over 20 minutes to say something that could have been said in less than 3 min!!!
Well, at least we both agree the video is amazing? Maybe for different reasons, but I like to find the upside 😂