Comments on: Knitting Break (Nearly) Commence!

By: Lori M-C

Lori M-C — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 17:24:27 +0000

Wow for you to say you have knit more than ever before is really saying something! Glad you are giving you wrists a break soon. A craft-cation sounds like the best vacation ever!!

I need to organize my room so I can even find something to craft. I really need to get on too Pintrest although I am a little afraid.

By: Allyson

Allyson — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 16:28:44 +0000

Thanks so much Jess! It’s super dangerous, and I know a lot of knitters have real problems. I’m glad your wrists are getting better! And I know you are right about the ibuprofen. I’ve got to get better about using it! Thanks so much for your comment!

By: Jess

Jess — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 15:51:11 +0000

It’s wise of you to take a break before you do permanent damage to your body. I hope that this helps your body to heal! If you aren’t already taking NSAIDs (ibuprofen, Aleve) you might consider a regimen of them to help relieve the inflammation.

A few years back I gave myself a pretty severe case of tendinitis in my right arm and shoulder thanks to a sweater patterned with twisted and traveling stitches. I was out of commission for most of a year and it sucked, to put it lightly. I still can’t really do much in the way of twisted stitches and cabling because the movement causes pain and fatigue. I’m telling you this as a cautionary tale, sure, but also to sympathize with what you’re going through.

I’m looking forward to seeing what you come up with while you aren’t knitting!