thread burn...??

[crochetdreamer]

How do you deal with thread burn? I get a red line that burns on my index finger because of the constant friction. I have a bandaid as a barrier, but the texture delays the movement of thread. any ideas, remedies??

thanks

[boogiedu]

there is a crocheted and a knitted finger sweater here
http://yarn-pixie.blogspot.com/2008/11/finger-sweater-crochet-version-free.html

http://yarn-pixie.blogspot.com/2008/08/free-pattern-index.html

i use this
http://www.knitpicks.com/accessories/Norwegian_Knitting_Thimble__D80564.html

there are also these
http://www.patternworks.com/productdetail/300067/CRO-KNIT-TENSION-KEEPER-.htm

http://www.knitpicks.com/accessories/Knitting_Yarn_Guide__D80133.html

[pakat]

I use a piece of the black electrical tape on my finger.  It's smooth so the yarn slides across it easily.

Trish

[crochetdreamer]

those are reallly good ideas! for the last little bit i found that wearing a thin winter mitten works quite well... but my hand gets kinda warm... so i'll have to try these.

[Pooh Bear]

I read something the other day that said to use a band-aid.

[crochetdreamer]

I read something the other day that said to use a band-aid.

I tried that! the material ones drag the thread and the plastic ones dont have enough barrier.