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Posted by Emma's Mom on September 29, 2006, 2:33 pm
Hi Ladies,
I am new to the group. I work in technical support (so lots of typing)
and I've been knitting for several years. Lately my hands have become
very sore, so much that I've had to stop. Do any of you have
suggestions to aleviate the soreness? I would appreciate any
suggestions. Thanks so much!
Emma's Mom
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Posted by khoff on September 29, 2006, 11:10 pm
What size needles do you usually use? You might try a project that
uses big needles (#11 or 13, for instance). I find that anything
smaller than a 10 hurts my hands.
Emma's Mom wrote:
> Hi Ladies,
>
> I am new to the group. I work in technical support (so lots of typing)
> and I've been knitting for several years. Lately my hands have become
> very sore, so much that I've had to stop. Do any of you have
> suggestions to aleviate the soreness? I would appreciate any
> suggestions. Thanks so much!
>
> Emma's Mom
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Posted by Vintage Purls on September 30, 2006, 12:07 am
Have you tried knitting with different needles? I usually use long
straight needles (one jammed under my right arm), this means my right
shoulder (which has been treated poorly for many years) gets sore. If I
use circular needles (but knit back and forth on them rather than knit
in the round) then this forces me to alter my knitting style and take
the pressure off my shoulder. I'm not sure if straights vs circulars
will help with sore hands but maybe something to try. Keep warm to keep
limber and maybe have a chat with your doctor. I hope you get some
relief soon. Best wishes.
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Posted by Katherine on September 30, 2006, 12:19 am
Emma's Mom wrote:
> Hi Ladies,
>
> I am new to the group. I work in technical support (so lots of typing)
> and I've been knitting for several years. Lately my hands have become
> very sore, so much that I've had to stop. Do any of you have
> suggestions to aleviate the soreness? I would appreciate any
> suggestions. Thanks so much!
Maybe you need different needles - bamboo isone possibility. Or maybe
circulars.
Higs,
Katherine
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Posted by YarnWright on September 30, 2006, 7:46 am
On 29 Sep 2006 11:33:12 -0700, Emma's Mom spun a fine yarn
> Hi Ladies,
>
> I am new to the group. I work in technical support (so lots of typing)
> and I've been knitting for several years. Lately my hands have become
> very sore, so much that I've had to stop. Do any of you have
> suggestions to aleviate the soreness? I would appreciate any
> suggestions. Thanks so much!
>
> Emma's Mom
>
1. although I AM one of the 'ladies' here, there *are* gentlement here
as well.
2. size of needles, as per some unenlightended suggestions have
nothing to do with sore hands, it's tension, tension, tension!... do
you knit English/American? If so, sugeest taking up
Continental/German style.
3. Straight needles, aluminum needles are terrible hand offenders...
switch to circs whenever possible, and use natural materials for both
your needles and your fibre.
4. frequent breaks, and doing hand excercises can assist.
5. Doing a load of dishes helps a LOT. I know it sounds sexist, but
it's true... (long story, which I don't have the time or inclination
to tell at this moment.
JM2C,
Noreen
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