Good day Crafties! If you're like me, you've seen various forms of these gloves over the years. And if you were also thinking like me, you've asked yourself, "Why in the heck would I need these gloves?"
To many makers just starting out or who don't stitch often, it may not make sense to own a pair of compression gloves. If you're in the 10yr+ club or do it for a living in some capacity, they can be a live saver to your hands. The best way I can describe it is: they massage your hands while you work. Now doesn't that sound nice? Below I've included some more detailed benefits to using compression gloves in your craft!
Enhanced Comfort and Reduced Pain:
Repetitive Strain: Crocheting involves repetitive motions that can strain your hands, wrists, and forearms. Compression gloves apply gentle pressure, improving circulation and potentially reducing pain and discomfort, especially for those experiencing carpal tunnel syndrome or arthritis.
Warmth and Support: The gentle compression can also provide a sense of warmth and support, particularly beneficial for people with circulation issues or those who tend to get cold hands while crocheting.
Improved Dexterity and Reduced Fatigue:
Reduced Swelling: Compression can help minimize swelling in the hands and fingers, potentially leading to better dexterity and a more comfortable grip on your crochet hook and yarn.
Reduced Muscle Fatigue: Some studies suggest compression gloves may help reduce muscle fatigue, allowing you to crochet for longer periods without experiencing aches.
Who Can Benefit the Most?
Crocheters with pre-existing conditions: If you have carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, or other hand or wrist issues, compression gloves might offer significant pain relief and improved comfort while crocheting.
Those who crochet for extended periods: If you find your hands getting tired or sore after long crochet sessions, compression gloves could help extend your crafting time.(Though it's always encouraged to just rest!)
People with poor circulation: The gentle pressure can improve blood flow, keeping your hands warm and potentially reducing stiffness.
Things to Consider:
Comfort is key: Choose gloves that fit well and provide the right level of compression for you. They shouldn't restrict your movement or feel too tight.
Material matters: Look for breathable materials like cotton or nylon blends for comfortable wear during crafting sessions.
Not a cure-all: Compression gloves can be a helpful tool, but they won't eliminate all discomfort. Maintain good posture, take breaks, and use ergonomic crochet tools for optimal hand health.
Overall, compression gloves can be a valuable addition to your crochet toolkit, especially if you experience hand pain, fatigue, or circulation issues. However, it's important to find gloves that fit comfortably and experiment to see if they make a positive difference in your crocheting experience.
I recently received a good pair from Guchet in a happy mail care package! The fit and feel of them are extremely comfortable and allow the hands to breathe while knitting or crocheting.
They come in sizes small, medium, and large. I'd usually consider my hands to be a medium but the size small Melissa sent me fits perfectly. They also come in different colors so I'd definitely recommend checking them out!
I got this bit of happy mail in March of 2024 and Melissa was kind enough to extend a discount to my community 💖.
Use the discount code INFINITI10 for 10% off your entire order!
