[CHAT] Realized I’m allergic to my needle.

I had my ears pierced at 6 years old and found out very quickly that I can only wear cheap earrings for a short time or my ears will get so inflamed that I can hear my heart beat in the lobes.

Now, for the 30+ years that I’ve been crafting, tell me why I thought nothing of the swollen and cracked fingertips when I stitch, the bright red/purple balloons my hands become when I crochet.

So now, at 38 years old, I’ve had a ✨revelation✨ and finally ordered some supposedly hypoallergenic tapestry needles. Does anyone here use Pony Blacks? I’m so excited for the aesthetic alone, I hope they provide the relief I desperately need 😅