650 mg of Omega three fish oil and turmic and ginger will take most of the pain away. I went through this same thing and I did research and I have been cured for several years. My son is a power lifter and was having the same trouble. He now lifts 650 pounds. I love your podcast. You are a wonderful knitter. Have a good day.
You're so lovely for sharing! Thank you very much. I think this combination of healthy bits is good for all of my joints...queue knee pain due to running. I will give it a try!
😅 Yes. Knitting strain is a thing! I was VERY enthusiastic to knit tons of projects when I retired a year ago. There were sweaters, hats, socks, slippers, fingerless gloves, etc. etc. . Like you, I was surprised that my body rebelled. What?! It’s so hard to dial it back when it had become part of my daily routine. I feel your pain girl!
Thanks for sharing! I guess we just want to knit everything, but our bodies tell us to slow it down. Pumping the breaks can be difficult, but necessary. I hope you're enjoying your knitting while retired in a pain-free way!
I loved your podcast today. Gorgeous magnolia bloom sweater which I also plan to due. As well as the field sweater. The shrug Karl is so addictive. I really would love to get in on this and be able to see everyone’s projects. I am not sure I can get it together to participate but oh so lovely your shrug is going to be I can’t wait to see. So sorry to hear you have a knitting injury. I want to suggest arnica gel or arnica tablets to help you heal. If you haven’t heard of this amazing stuff. It was instrumental in helping me heal my broken toe and keep the pain away.great stuff.
Thank you very much! Shrug knitting is a fun one and I have a second one planned already. I appreciate your sharing about Arnica and am very open to experimenting.
Good morning! Thank you for accompanying me while knitting the Soncy Pullover by Beth MacDonald Stone. I get headaches from knitting too much… So I am knitting with a timer! Sometimes, I will knit 30 minutes, do chores for 30 minutes and go back to knitting…. And there is a part in this way of doing that I like more than the other 😂 This is what works for me. Have a good day! Elise
Carson Demers has a wonderful book called Knitting Comfortably. He’s a physical therapist specializing in ergonomics, and an avid knitter. He’s fabulous and his book is indispensable. Best of luck to you!
@@pairswellwithknittingnot sure if you watch the fruity knitting podcast but they interview Carson Demers in episode 102 as well in case you want to see what the book and the author are all about. I hope you feel better soon!
😂 I’m already just loving the brain puns and then my name surprised me again. 😂💛 I love your pressed flowers so so much! I really hope your body heals soon! 💛💛💛
Thank you very much! You're so kind. Sometimes bodies can be weird and limit us from doing the things we love. I've had injuries many times, but never in an activity that didn't involve sweat!
I have the same pain!!! I find it’s the position/posture I’m sitting with, and yes unfortunately how long I’m knitting; when I’m sort of laying on the couch that’s when it is the worst. So if I can I sit with something on my lap, or at a table, so I can support my elbows while I knit, that really helps. I also try to massage my wrist and I use my Thera gun on my forearm in that big muscle near the elbow to get knots out of my supinator, and I use Lakota plus take breaks more often when I feel it coming on and that will usually nip it in the bud.
Thank you very much for sharing! I don't have a Thera gun, but totally should place this on my wish list, instead I use a lacrosse ball to get roll and stretch the painful spots. It's not fun, but it works. Breaks is key. It's been challenging to stop myself in segments, but has helped tremendously!
Cue the wood burner…. I’m impressed and a little scared! (the log jumped when you pointed and mentioned it) I’ve knit for many, many years, and the only physical problems I’ve encountered are when knitting with heavier yarns. Worsted and larger. When listening to other knitters on UA-cam, it seems to be a common problem.
I know! When I was editing the video, I also saw the log jump and couldn't believe it! I love that you noticed it as well. Thanks for sharing that you've heard about knitters with injuries before. I feel I haven't heard many knitters talk about it.
Loves your positive energy even in the midst of tennis elbow. I've had tendinitis from kayaking. 😂 as for knitting I try to follow my body and slow down a day or two if I get soreness. I wish you well.
Stretches, stretches so important for successful knitting but alas like you just want to do one more row, just one more row. My first offering to the Holiday Shawl Club almost done and hoping to get one more in before end of December… but your Pressed Flowers Sweater: 🤩
Love your videos and your style! Sorry about your knitters elbow- I experienced a tennis elbow years ago when I was besotted with cross stitching historic samples on linen. Now I am happily knitting but what was an exercise in mindfulness has become an obsession 😂
Thank you very much! I so happy to hear you're knitting pain-free now. Knitting is an obsession, which makes it so difficult to take the breaks our bodies need.
I have experienced tennis elbow also with knitting. I was informed a lot of it comes from ergonomics. Also since mine was not relieved in 4 weeks my doctor gave me a steroid injection to calm the area and I have been good ever since - basically it’s been about 7 months out from having the injection. You can also purchase a tennis elbow band to wear throughout the day to give rest to that area of muscle
Thank you very much for sharing! I'm so sorry to hear about your pain, but glad that you're feeling much better. I have been trying to take breaks between knitting and am knitting less overall at the moments, which has seemed to help quite a bit.
Wow! I feel the same way! For the first time since I started knitting, I went for full days without any stitches. It was awful. I've started knitting again in shorter time slots, but long for the days where I can knit until my heart's content.
Hi Jennifer. Funny you mentioned knitters elbow - I’ve been having some pain in my hands and trying to pretend it’s not from knitting…thanks for the reminder to listen to your body 😏 I’m going to join the KAL - question, I have some snefnug in stash from a sweater that I want to use. Which of the free patterns do you think it would work best with? I know you said you are using it for the Cinch, and maybe I will purchase that, but thought I might try one of the free patterns first. Snefnug is so light but puffy, I think it could be knit in a few gauges. I’m just now finishing the Friend to Friend by Leslie Friend using some deep stash and that’s another lovely shrug! I think shrugs are having a moment!
It's difficult to listen to our bodies, because sometimes we don't want to hear it! (That's me at least!) I knit the Saturday Shrug with Snefnug and it turned out magic. The shrug that I'm wearing in the KAL photos in beige and coloured stripes is the Saturday. So happy you're joining the KAL!
Oh no.... I think I have knitters elbow too :DDD (ouch) (how to stop) (I have friends visiting soon so hopefully they can keep me away from yarn!!!!) Hope your hand gets better soon!
For me the size of the needles and the yarn weight makes the biggest difference to my knitting endurance. I get shoulder pain if I knit too long with larger needles/thicker yarn. I'd say the cutoff is a US4 needle. Anything US4 or smaller, I can knit and knit forever. But with thicker yarn, I need to take a lot of breaks. It's a great excuse to have multiple WIPS 😂
I love your perspective! Have a heap of WIPs is music to my ears. This is great advise, and has been great to rotate through various projects and stitches. I trying to mix things up, and it's been helping.
I have had my fair share of discomfort from excessive knitting but I like to blame it on my job (trades person in auto industry) which affects my hobbies 😅 . The worst one I had was after dropping a heavy piece of metal on my hand below my thumb would make my thumb numb only while knitting. They has since healed and I'm good to go!
i’ve experienced pain from knitting this year too, what made it more upsetting was it was mostly spurred on by my work from home setup (which is not ergonomic in the slightest) and a period of really heavy workload. the working was hurting my hands and arms and then i couldn’t do my thing that i do to relax because that was exacerbating the pain. truly no fun at all.
I'm so sorry to hear all of this. It's sad that our bodies can limited us in the thing that calms them down and refocuses them, along with our mind. I hope you're taking the necessary time to heal and get back at knitting in responsible bits!
Can’t imagine why you would use good yarn, live where it’s cold snd not bother to do the thumb or go further up the fingers. With all the great choices out there these wouldn’t be my favorite fingerless mitts.
Don't fret! This is why they transitional mitts. I have plenty of cosy, winter mittens that cover all the bits of my hands. As a knitter, I got all of the mitten game covered!
I totally agree (for my 2cents worth)....with Linda Rogers 3608 (below) - Carson's book is a bible of great information regarding knitting (physical) pain. When you are much improved (with the pain) - consider Arne & Carlos' way of knitting. It is on my bucket list to learn (believe it is considered continental without the finger up)....they knit a lot and without pain (I'm told). No, I do not know them but as I understand it they allow the size of the needle to dictate their gauge. I do this too with my method. I had thumb surgery some months ago for a clicking that it made. It did become painful so I am sure you will listen to your body and your Dr about what you should do to heal. (I am back to knitting without pain thankfully) - I am glad for you that the diagnosis of no more knitting ever is not the diagnosis. I know you will listen to your body (arm). BTW, I LOVE your podcast - along with all the others I subscribe to....try to heal as much as possible, avoid surgery and stay safe. 🧶
Thank you very much for sharing! I'm so happy that you are knitting pain-free now! You're right, no knitting is not the answer, but improving my technique is. I continue to find a knitting style that feels good and doesn't cause pain. I've got a great, big, beautiful life left of knitting!
Soo happy to see you again!! I love to see you projects! Prayers for your complete healing-and quickly!! ❤
Thank you very much! We are on the road to better knitting for sure!
I absolutely love your pressed flowers pullover. I have seen it many times but never as beautiful as yours.
You're way to kind! Thank you! The yarn combo is fabulous!
650 mg of Omega three fish oil and turmic and ginger will take most of the pain away. I went through this same thing and I did research and I have been cured for several years. My son is a power lifter and was having the same trouble. He now lifts 650 pounds. I love your podcast. You are a wonderful knitter. Have a good day.
You're so lovely for sharing! Thank you very much. I think this combination of healthy bits is good for all of my joints...queue knee pain due to running. I will give it a try!
😅 Yes. Knitting strain is a thing! I was VERY enthusiastic to knit tons of projects when I retired a year ago. There were sweaters, hats, socks, slippers, fingerless gloves, etc. etc. . Like you, I was surprised that my body rebelled. What?! It’s so hard to dial it back when it had become part of my daily routine. I feel your pain girl!
Thanks for sharing! I guess we just want to knit everything, but our bodies tell us to slow it down. Pumping the breaks can be difficult, but necessary. I hope you're enjoying your knitting while retired in a pain-free way!
Enjoyed UR chats,,,,shops,,,knits,,,
Thanks Jennifer,,,,
Elaine 🍁🏡🏡
Thank you, Elaine! I have a great time doing it all, bringing me great joy!
I loved your podcast today. Gorgeous magnolia bloom sweater which I also plan to due. As well as the field sweater. The shrug Karl is so addictive. I really would love to get in on this and be able to see everyone’s projects. I am not sure I can get it together to participate but oh so lovely your shrug is going to be I can’t wait to see. So sorry to hear you have a knitting injury. I want to suggest arnica gel or arnica tablets to help you heal. If you haven’t heard of this amazing stuff. It was instrumental in helping me heal my broken toe and keep the pain away.great stuff.
Thank you very much! Shrug knitting is a fun one and I have a second one planned already. I appreciate your sharing about Arnica and am very open to experimenting.
Good morning! Thank you for accompanying me while knitting the Soncy Pullover by Beth MacDonald Stone. I get headaches from knitting too much… So I am knitting with a timer! Sometimes, I will knit 30 minutes, do chores for 30 minutes and go back to knitting…. And there is a part in this way of doing that I like more than the other 😂 This is what works for me. Have a good day! Elise
Thank you very much for sharing! A timer is essential for me, as I get carried away with the joy of knitting for hours at a time.
Carson Demers has a wonderful book called Knitting Comfortably. He’s a physical therapist specializing in ergonomics, and an avid knitter. He’s fabulous and his book is indispensable. Best of luck to you!
Thank you very much for sharing! I've just looked it up. Very appreciated!
@@pairswellwithknittingnot sure if you watch the fruity knitting podcast but they interview Carson Demers in episode 102 as well in case you want to see what the book and the author are all about. I hope you feel better soon!
Gorgeous sweater! I’m sorry about the knitting break. I had something similar and can certainly empathize❤
Thank you very much! I am still learning to slow down with my knitting!
😂 I’m already just loving the brain puns and then my name surprised me again. 😂💛 I love your pressed flowers so so much! I really hope your body heals soon! 💛💛💛
Thank you very much! You're so kind. Sometimes bodies can be weird and limit us from doing the things we love. I've had injuries many times, but never in an activity that didn't involve sweat!
I have the same pain!!! I find it’s the position/posture I’m sitting with, and yes unfortunately how long I’m knitting; when I’m sort of laying on the couch that’s when it is the worst. So if I can I sit with something on my lap, or at a table, so I can support my elbows while I knit, that really helps. I also try to massage my wrist and I use my Thera gun on my forearm in that big muscle near the elbow to get knots out of my supinator, and I use Lakota plus take breaks more often when I feel it coming on and that will usually nip it in the bud.
Thank you very much for sharing! I don't have a Thera gun, but totally should place this on my wish list, instead I use a lacrosse ball to get roll and stretch the painful spots. It's not fun, but it works. Breaks is key. It's been challenging to stop myself in segments, but has helped tremendously!
Cross stitching did it to me. I took some time off from it and started Meloxicam as needed. Also take fish oil and stretch more.
Thank you! I very much appreciate your advise! On the road to recovery.
My goodness! The Pressed Flowers Pullover is 😍😍😍.
Thank you!!! She's a pretty one!
I just love your podcast so much!
Good luck w/ healing and thank you for hosting this wonderful Holiday Shrug Club KAL!
You're too kind! Thank you. I hope you're joining the KAL.
Cue the wood burner…. I’m impressed and a little scared! (the log jumped when you pointed and mentioned it)
I’ve knit for many, many years, and the only physical problems I’ve encountered are when knitting with heavier yarns. Worsted and larger. When listening to other knitters on UA-cam, it seems to be a common problem.
I know! When I was editing the video, I also saw the log jump and couldn't believe it! I love that you noticed it as well. Thanks for sharing that you've heard about knitters with injuries before. I feel I haven't heard many knitters talk about it.
Loves your positive energy even in the midst of tennis elbow. I've had tendinitis from kayaking. 😂 as for knitting I try to follow my body and slow down a day or two if I get soreness. I wish you well.
You're so kind! Thank you. I'm trying to get better at following my body. Breaks are key.
Stretches, stretches so important for successful knitting but alas like you just want to do one more row, just one more row. My first offering to the Holiday Shawl Club almost done and hoping to get one more in before end of December… but your Pressed Flowers Sweater: 🤩
Yes, stretching have made their way into my daily knitting practice. I'm excited for your shrug!!!
Love your videos and your style! Sorry about your knitters elbow- I experienced a tennis elbow years ago when I was besotted with cross stitching historic samples on linen. Now I am happily knitting but what was an exercise in mindfulness has become an obsession 😂
Thank you very much! I so happy to hear you're knitting pain-free now. Knitting is an obsession, which makes it so difficult to take the breaks our bodies need.
I have experienced tennis elbow also with knitting. I was informed a lot of it comes from ergonomics. Also since mine was not relieved in 4 weeks my doctor gave me a steroid injection to calm the area and I have been good ever since - basically it’s been about 7 months out from having the injection. You can also purchase a tennis elbow band to wear throughout the day to give rest to that area of muscle
Thank you very much for sharing! I'm so sorry to hear about your pain, but glad that you're feeling much better. I have been trying to take breaks between knitting and am knitting less overall at the moments, which has seemed to help quite a bit.
I’m happy that your pain is decreasing. It’s a struggle when you just want to knit. 😂.
I have knit myself into Tennis Elbow twice in my makers career!! It feels like a part of your whole body has been cut off when you can not knit.
Wow! I feel the same way! For the first time since I started knitting, I went for full days without any stitches. It was awful. I've started knitting again in shorter time slots, but long for the days where I can knit until my heart's content.
Hi Jennifer. Funny you mentioned knitters elbow - I’ve been having some pain in my hands and trying to pretend it’s not from knitting…thanks for the reminder to listen to your body 😏 I’m going to join the KAL - question, I have some snefnug in stash from a sweater that I want to use. Which of the free patterns do you think it would work best with? I know you said you are using it for the Cinch, and maybe I will purchase that, but thought I might try one of the free patterns first. Snefnug is so light but puffy, I think it could be knit in a few gauges. I’m just now finishing the Friend to Friend by Leslie Friend using some deep stash and that’s another lovely shrug! I think shrugs are having a moment!
It's difficult to listen to our bodies, because sometimes we don't want to hear it! (That's me at least!) I knit the Saturday Shrug with Snefnug and it turned out magic. The shrug that I'm wearing in the KAL photos in beige and coloured stripes is the Saturday. So happy you're joining the KAL!
Oh no.... I think I have knitters elbow too :DDD (ouch) (how to stop) (I have friends visiting soon so hopefully they can keep me away from yarn!!!!) Hope your hand gets better soon!
Oh no! I'm sorry to hear. I know I didn't want to listen to my body at first, but then she was screaming. Taking a break with friends sounds perfect!
For me the size of the needles and the yarn weight makes the biggest difference to my knitting endurance. I get shoulder pain if I knit too long with larger needles/thicker yarn. I'd say the cutoff is a US4 needle. Anything US4 or smaller, I can knit and knit forever. But with thicker yarn, I need to take a lot of breaks. It's a great excuse to have multiple WIPS 😂
I love your perspective! Have a heap of WIPs is music to my ears. This is great advise, and has been great to rotate through various projects and stitches. I trying to mix things up, and it's been helping.
I have had my fair share of discomfort from excessive knitting but I like to blame it on my job (trades person in auto industry) which affects my hobbies 😅 . The worst one I had was after dropping a heavy piece of metal on my hand below my thumb would make my thumb numb only while knitting. They has since healed and I'm good to go!
I'm sorry to hear about your discomfort, but am glad that you're knitting pain-free now.
i’ve experienced pain from knitting this year too, what made it more upsetting was it was mostly spurred on by my work from home setup (which is not ergonomic in the slightest) and a period of really heavy workload. the working was hurting my hands and arms and then i couldn’t do my thing that i do to relax because that was exacerbating the pain. truly no fun at all.
I'm so sorry to hear all of this. It's sad that our bodies can limited us in the thing that calms them down and refocuses them, along with our mind. I hope you're taking the necessary time to heal and get back at knitting in responsible bits!
I trust no other knitters.
But moi? Ha! The knitting community is the best, most trustworthy group out there.
Try flicking
Thank you for your suggestion! I've just opened a video on this style of knitting now.
Can’t imagine why you would use good yarn, live where it’s cold snd not bother to do the thumb or go further up the fingers. With all the great choices out there these wouldn’t be my favorite fingerless mitts.
Don't fret! This is why they transitional mitts. I have plenty of cosy, winter mittens that cover all the bits of my hands. As a knitter, I got all of the mitten game covered!
I totally agree (for my 2cents worth)....with Linda Rogers 3608 (below) - Carson's book is a bible of great information regarding knitting (physical) pain. When you are much improved (with the pain) - consider Arne & Carlos' way of knitting. It is on my bucket list to learn (believe it is considered continental without the finger up)....they knit a lot and without pain (I'm told). No, I do not know them but as I understand it they allow the size of the needle to dictate their gauge. I do this too with my method. I had thumb surgery some months ago for a clicking that it made. It did become painful so I am sure you will listen to your body and your Dr about what you should do to heal. (I am back to knitting without pain thankfully) - I am glad for you that the diagnosis of no more knitting ever is not the diagnosis. I know you will listen to your body (arm). BTW, I LOVE your podcast - along with all the others I subscribe to....try to heal as much as possible, avoid surgery and stay safe. 🧶
Thank you very much for sharing! I'm so happy that you are knitting pain-free now! You're right, no knitting is not the answer, but improving my technique is. I continue to find a knitting style that feels good and doesn't cause pain. I've got a great, big, beautiful life left of knitting!