Combat Crocheting?

mid-woolen rug carpet project

I've coined a new term for 'my' hobby: combat crochet. Since teaching myself how (I use that euphemistically) to crochet I've lost 3 fingernails and have drawn blood at least twice--all with a Q-size crochet hook, a monster ball of Pendleton wool 'loom-waste' and some free time on my hands. My injuries hurt so much that I had to take a holiday from my hobby. ...embarrassing...