Crochetobe Crochet Tension Tool for Beginners, 3 in 1 Crochet Tension Ring

I am so grateful for this little device!!! I am missing the fingers on my left hand, and I thought crocheting would be too ambitious for me due to the need for yarn tension control. I was determined to find a way, and this device made it happen! It took a few tries to determine how to hold it (as I don’t have fingers to hold it as it’s intended), and ultimately I hold mine between my knees and then crochet normally, letting it manage the tension from there. Amazing product for my need - highly recommend trying it if you’re looking for something for arthritis relief or a limb difference accommodation! Worth every penny! It has opened the world of crocheting for me.

Love this! This is taking some time to get used to, I have been crocheting for some time and am set in my ways. This has helped my hand not to hurt. I do have to take off my rings to use it comfortably, but even wearing them can still use it. Super soft yarn slides through it very easily and am trying to find the right setting for it. I definitely can see how beginners could use this to help them out when learning how to crochet.

I have been crocheting since I was 15 (60 yrs). The product is hard to use. It does not feed the yarn without snagging and tension does not stay as set. It does keep my hand from cramping. Update: when combined with the spindle yarn holder, the crochet holder works better; however, it still loosens tension while using. As far as helping arthritic hands, combining the needle, crochet holder, and spindle allows me to crochet longer without hands going to sleep. Update: I love the hook It is Everything Crochet set. The spindle is wonderful. The only drawback is that you must turn skiens into balls and work outside-in. The orange tool is a tension tool. It is a learning process to use it, but it does keep my hand from cramping. I am working on a C2C baby blanket. I had to stop every 15 minutes before I bought the tools. Now, I can work more than an hour before resting my hands. If your hands are arthritic like my hands, I suggest you try these tools. (Yes, I can smile. I have a migraine and am trying to concentrate.)

Looked over pictures, watched a couple videos. Not sure if anyone else noticed, but in a couple of pics and videos. they are clearly showing a left handed version. Made the assumption that the finger grip could be swapped to the other side to make it left handed. Yeah, no. It is only for right handed people. I can't be bothered to return it. So I will be gifting it to someone who is right handed. Very disappointed with this purchase.

Update 20250501: I now have a lapdesk that has a clip on it (like a clipboard) and the handle of this fits under that clip just right. Now I can use this hands-free! That was my ultimate goal - to somehow mount this to something else so I can take all the strain off my left hand altogether (my tendons are often inflammed due to amputations). I can crochet for far longer now as even holding the tool would cause tendon pain after a bit. I can't recommend this enough! Update 20250204: it took me about 3 months to get used to using this tool, but now that I am good with it I don't get any more palm pain and it alleviates the burden on my pinky finger, too. I'm missing two fingers above the middle joint and without this tool I would be so slow at crocheting! Properly threading the yarn is the biggest hurdle and I had to refer to the instruction manual several times to get it right. I'm now 6.5 months post amputation and can crochet Confidently again. 4 months ago I lopped off my ring and middle fingers between the first and second knuckle on my yarn holding hand. I can still hold the yarn Mostly, but there are some difficulties. In anticipation of this hiccup I ordered this tool as soon as I got home from surgery, and I'm glad I did! It took some getting used to, and I'm still adjusting. I am tossing in 4 stars because there is room for improvement, but I've been able to crochet several items, including a 0.75 mm Golden Snitch bookmark for my grandson by using this tool. Pros: - The tension dial allows for persnickety adjustments - Any yarn up to bulky can be easily used - not sure about chunky chenille type or dense yarns, though I think they'll work due to my perceived design flaw (in the cons) - Several options for holding it - It's like gaining replacement fingers - The curves prevent the plastic from digging into hands and fingers Cons: - The slot at the top of the yarn loop on the handle allows the yarn to slip out; however, it's still possible to crochet with that strand free. This is why I believe thicker yarns might work. It needs a way to secure the yarn in there, though, because it does change the angle and therefore how I have to grab the yarn with my hook. I'm trying to think of a way to close that gap when I'm actively crocheting - It could be a bit more ergonomic for larger hands (amputated limbs have swelling for the first year or so) - The exterior part of the handle (the vertical bar that sticks out and is next to the project) could be thinner to leave more space for the fingers - I find I need a little more distance between my project and the yarn loop on the handle - being able to adjust or just having more space between the yarn loop and the finger grip could help - like a telescoping section that could be dialed up and down The problem is, once you start adding those features it requires moving parts that can fail over time. As it is currently the only thing I could see breaking or wearing out is the yarn loop on the handle, and that's going to take a good long while. Overall I'm finding this to be highly helpful in getting back to crocheting after a traumatic accident. I only wish the kits and the tool were listed separately as they seem to have completely different reviews, with the tool gaining a good number of positives.

I think every new crochet beginner should have this tool! It was a game changer for me and my 9yr old. The best part of this is the video tutorials it comes with and it shows you how to do a magic circle using the tool! It’s incredibly easy to hold and comfortable. It’s made of quality material and feels durable. The price is awesome for how much you get out of it. It gives you perfect stitches because the tool controls the tension. It gave my daughter the confidence to crochet. I wish I bought it sooner. I will say that the tool is on the smaller size so it’s perfect for children but I have small hands and could comfortably use it.

I cannot get it to work with my hand disability, I will be returning it. That doesn’t mean it won’t work for others.

I injured my left hand, which is the hand I hold my yarn with and went searching for something to help! Well let me tell you that this little gadget is so easy to use. I would consider myself an advanced beginner and had zero difficulties getting used to using this. The tension stays nice and even and works very nicely. This is great for anyone with arthritis or a hand injury like mine. It’s comfortable in my hand and I am not sore after hours of crocheting. This has been a great purchase for the money! Highly recommend!

I've been crocheting for a few years now and often get pain in my left hand from the working yarn. This tool is great for holding the yarn and keeping tension, just takes some getting used to! Came with a little bag and an instruction(with pics). Great little thing, I'd recommend

As an advanced crocheter, it works great and was easy to get used to. I think it would be great for beginners as well because it is easy to use and convenient. It really does help with hand strain/pain and made my stitches effortlessly tighter when I wanted them to be. Works with almost any size of yarn, the exception being that I haven't tried cobweb weight with it. Unfortunately I had broken knuckles and they've been sore ever since so I cannot use this for more than 10-20 minutes at a time. It is light, cute and came in a nice little canvas bag which I appreciate because I like to keep it in my bag, keeps it safe from tangling with yarn. Even though this is so helpful, please still remember to take regular breaks- I have a bad habit of forgetting to 😅 . Stretching also really helps improve hand pain; try youtube for proper hand stretch routines done by professionals.

I have Arthritis in my hands. This is perfect for me to do my crochet, it works very well.

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Everything came as mentioned. Only difference are the scissors which have been changed compared to the ones in the image. Overall happy with the bundle and I think it’s a better buy than just the crotchet tool on its own!