May 23, 2008

5 Best Tips for When Knitting Hurts

If you are like me, when it comes to your knitting, you just can't leave it alone! No matter how busy my day, there are always a few hours that I leave open strictly for my knitting projects.Notice, I didn't say "project"; as I have many knitted creations going all at the same time. Diversity is the spice of life, but it can also be the bane of knitters! So, what to do when not only your fingers hurt, but your back and neck as well?Knitting is one of those crafts that is not only fun to do, but can, unfortunately, cause some less than desired effects.A few of these include repetitive motion problems, improper sitting, arthritis, and the actual style of knitting you do, if you can believe that!I know when I've been knitting for a long time, when I stop, my fingers can actually feel locked up, and my legs are stiff as boards.So, what to do? First, if you have true medical conditions, ask your doctor what the best solutions for you might be; otherwise, here are five tips to follow when knitting hurts.First, be aware of how you sit when you knit. It's easy to […]