Japanese thimbles are shaped like rings. This means that you can hold a needle easily and push with the side of the thimble-ring. Clover sell them. They come in metal and also hard plastic, covered with a leather tie which accommodates differently sized fingers easily. As well, there is a shashiko needle as well. It goes on as a ring and there is a small, round, metal plate that sits in the palm of the hand. I have never had success with a conventional thimble which mostly falls off. I've been very happy with the Japanese ones.
Last edited by jitkaau; 04-10-2014 at 03:17 AM.
Reason: correct typo.