Don’t WASTE YOUR MONEY On These Crochet Gadgets! +4 Great Crochet Gadgets That Are WORTH EVERY PENNY

Don't waste your money on these crochet gadgets! I’ve tested nine different popular crochet gadgets to see if they are worth the money. Spoiler alert, five of them were total flops. 

CROCHET GADGET FLOPS:

CROCHET GADGET WINS:

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[esssmo]

As a broke crocheter I end up diying a lot of things and I found a super cheap and easy way to keep my yarn balls separated and away from pets is by using an empty coffee container. Wash them out really well and cut a hole in the lid, put in a grommet so your yarn doesn’t drag and that’s it. The only problem I’ve had with this is with really chunky yarns

[terrishaffer]

I saw the blocking board and liked it. I then showed it to my husband who is a wood worker and he made one for me. I love it.

[reguidinger]

I crochet a TON on road trips, so the lighted hook set has been my best friend on trips so my kids aren’t kept up by neck lights and my husband isn’t bothered by bright lights while driving at night. Probably not great outside of that use, but I absolutely love it for what I use it for 😊

[deannaschmalz]

I really like the yarn cutter that attaches to your fingers. Perfect for those who struggle with self harm/intrusive thoughts and like to use crocheting as a way to calm down, and don't want to have to avoid scissors because they are a trigger.

[doreestone]

That double revolving yarn thingy: I have always used a standing toilet paper holder. I slip my skein or ball of yarn on the bar just as if it were a roll of TP and I’m ready to knit or crochet. No tangles, no falling on the floor, no wasted table space, quick and easy.

[debbiekindle]

I have that same set of lighted crochet hooks, and I love them. The hook itself lights up, making it easier to see stitches when using darker colored yarn, or crocheting in dim light (I also have a neck light that I use). The lighted hooks allow me to crochet at night without disturbing my husband.

[cmment-]

I think the blocking board stand is kinda helpful, it saves space..

[elorachambers]

I make large plushies with chenille yarn, and I will say that the light-up hook does wonders for me. I have the same one, and I use it when I'm in the car or at night when I don't have good lighting. The smaller sizes bend fairly easily since they can't be made of more sturdy material, but the larger ones work perfectly.

[cab]

I believe one of the pros for the thread cutters is if you are traveling via airplane you may might want to use this during high stress periods of travel. They sometimes won’t allow scissors on planes.

[ettawolverton]

For the few that do not mind a diy for cushion grips. I use super soft air dry dough. It takes a bit to dry out. I mold it around the grip area and let it dry for a bit before I mold it by holding it. Let it dry overnight, and you've got a custom molded grip. It works great for hooks that have some sort of handle too.

[dshe]

I love my lighted hook set. It's perfect for crocheting in a dark corner.
It seems flimsy at first, but is perfectly strong. I've had mine for 2 years.

[dragonmaster]

I received a set of light up crochet hooks as a gift (not the brand you reviewed, but just as cheap) and never use them. I love the person who gave them to me, their heart was in the right place, but like you said, the hooks don't help you see the stitches better. What works best for me is my Ottlite. Best wishes for a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family!

[nobleelf]

the wooden blocking board has a stand so that the air can come through the holes from the back, even through the lining. Also, the air goes along the top better than if it was laying down. Also, a lot of people don't have huge craft rooms and areas, so standing up takes up less space. the yarn cutter won't get next to the yarn on your work, either but I found it helpful to cut beading thread to use, but not to cut the thread next to the work after the piece is completed. You can cut off the extra velcro, once you have fitted it to your finger.

[graceswan]

In regards to the thread cutters, you should cut the velcro down to the right size for you! If there's any velcro rubbing against your fingers still, you can add a piece of felt

[mrsdinosaur]

My mother had something called a honeycomb to keep the yarn tangle free and pet proof. She had about 4 of them, which really helped when she was doing a fairisle jumper. The biggest ball of yarn they could take was a 500g. I've not seen anything like them today, so I had to improvise. I picked up a large food container from Poundland ($1 store in America) and made a small hole in the top to feed the the yarn through and I now use that for that when knitting or crocheting, it's very useful.

[teresasmith]

If you think $33.99 is expensive for the Big Sully, imagine those of us who backed the Kickstarter, paid $80 and had to wait 3 years!

[dwade]

I use two large clean pickle jars to separate my yarn. When they get twisted, I simple hold my work up by the strands and let it spin out. The natural tension in the twist will spin and unwind itself. I save so much money not buying fancy gadgets so I have more money for good quality yarn.

[judygoudreau]

I love my Big Sulley. I prefer it to yarn bowls because it works better. I often use mini skeins & this is great to keep them separate & not falling on the floor! I don’t have a way to keep them in different places like you mention. In my opinion it deserves 4 stars.

[JBrunt]

I got a lighted crotchet hook last year & Love It! Its never broken has 2 lighted settings. It helps with dark wool & dim lighting. It came in a case with a lot of different size hooks, pins, needles. Threads, a ruler a charging cable. Best purchase ever!

[TheGardeningArtist]

I love my lighted crochet hook and have had it for over 8 years. Got mine for $9 to $12. It’s never broken. Works great to crochet with at night as not to disturb the hubby. :) A neck light sounds even more amazing though:)