Crochet During an Arthritis Flare: How to Stitch Without Worsening the Pain

Hands wearing gray compression gloves crocheting purple yarn with a wooden hook during an arthritis flare.

Your hands hurt. Your knuckles feel hot. Your favorite hook suddenly feels like a pencil wrapped in sandpaper. If you’re trying to crochet during an arthritis flare, you already know the feeling. A flare hits, and the hobby that usually calms you starts to feel like a chore. Stitches get tight. Tension goes wonky. By … Read more