Avoid knitting aches and pains with these tips

If you’re an avid knitting fan, you might already have struggled with unwanted aches and pains, especially after a long session when time runs away with itself! So here are some tips to enjoy your favourite hobby as comfortably as possible.

Top Tips for Happier Knitting

1. Drape a hot pad around your shoulders when they feel a bit tense after a long knitting session.

2. Use flexible thimbles on your index fingers while you’re knitting, so your fingertips don’t become painful.

3. Use quality DK yarn from a brand such as Wool Couture so that your knitting projects run as smoothly as possible and minimise any tension and stress.

4. Flex your arms and fingers periodically and put your knitting project down every now and again. Support your elbows as you work so that your muscles don’t become too tense. The more you move your arms the better. Similarly, you can shake your arms out after working so that you get plenty of blood flow into your fingers. If you do ever feel a tingling sensation in your arms, do something completely different for a few minutes, such as the laundry, or go outside, just to get everything moving.

5. Some knitters find that it helps to put a throw or pillow on their lap when they’re working for a long time, to provide extra support and warmth.

6. It can also be helpful to adjust the way that you are holding your needles if you feel any tension. For example, long needles can be too heavy for some people and stress the hands. Try using the Continental knitting method if your hands feel stressed .

Looking After Yourself with Supplies

You can also try using fingerless gloves and heated gloves, as well as products such as Tiger Balm that help to warm any sore areas. Invest in a good chair and bright lighting too so that you aren’t hunching over to see your work.

These tips should help you feel like a happier knitter for many years to come!