The Best Lighting for Crocheters
The best lighting for crocheting is a bright white light that simulates natural light. A lamp that can adjust in height so you can bring the light to your project and not your project to the light.
Are you Crocheting in poor lighting?
I don’t know about you, but when I work on a crochet project in poor lighting, my eyes get tired, and I don’t work on my project as long as I planned to. Sometimes, I get headaches from straining my eyes to see my stitches. I also sit in uncomfortable positions, which make my back hurt.
Why does this happen?
Poor lighting makes it difficult for the eyes to focus, which can cause short-term eye fatigue. Which, in turn, causes your eyes to burn, be sore and watery, and can lead to headaches. No fun!
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Best Lamp for Crocheting.
OttLite 24 Watt Ultimate 3-in-1 Craft Lamp
This lamp is fantastic! The light is bright white, and it has so many handy features
- 3 lamps in 1 – use as a clamp-on, table, or floor lamp. The conversion kit is included.
- You can set this lamp up where ever you are comfortable crocheting. Clamp it on a desk or table, set it up on a side table or nightstand, or use it next to you as a floor lamp.
- 24-watt tube and expansive shade provide a wide area of light.
- My house doesn’t get a lot of natural light. This bulb is like bring the sun inside. Bright white and perfect for crocheting. I use this light to take pictures of my finished projects also.
- Led illuminated 2x grade magnifier with 4x spot viewer on a bendable arm
- The bendable arm is my favorite feature! Bring the light to your project, and the magnifier makes it possible to see every stitch even with the finest of yarns.
- Sturdy clip on a flexible arm to hold crochet patterns
- Clip the pattern you are working on in this clip, then bend the arm where you need it. So cool! It’s like they gave you an extra hand.
- Convenient outlet to charge devices
- I use this to charge my phone while I’m crocheting. Because you know my phone has to be near me at all times!!!
The Difference in Lighting with this Lamp
You can see here how yellow and dim the lighting is in the before photo. In the after, photo it’s lit with bright white light, and you can see the true colors of the yarn.
Before
After
Common Questions/FAQ About This Lamp
- How tall is the lamp?
- Floor lamp configuration height adjusts from 46 ¾” to 59 ½”; table lamp configuration height adjusts from 13 ¾” to 25″
- How long does the bulb last?
- The Bulb included is rated to last up to 10,000 hours (Ottlite replacement bulb type C)
- Does the magnifier light up?
- Yes, It has LED lights around it.
If you have been working with poor lighting, and struggling to see your stitches. I highly recommend this amazing lamp! I can now sit comfortably and crochet for a more extended amount of time because I’m not struggling to see my projects anymore.
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