If Knitting is Causing You Pain, Read This | Martha Stewart

I frequently getting pain in my neck, shoulders, arms and hands when I knit to excess. I have been told by a physical therapist that I hyperextend my knees and legs. After reading this article, I wonder if I have similar issues as this author in my hands, etc.  It is a very interesting article on injuries possibly triggered by knitting and has several book recommendations.  I am looking forward to the next Madison Knitters Guild meeting where the author of this article will be speaking.

https://www.marthastewart.com/1526290/knitting-causing-you-pain

Baby's Sporty Headband Pattern

Size: 6 months (14” circumference x 3” tall unstretched)

Materials:

Caron Simply Soft Paints (aran weight), 40 yards

US 7 (4.5 mm) circular or double point knitting needles.

Stitch marker

Tapestry needle

Gauge: 16 stitches = 4" in stockinette

Instructions:

Cast on 65 stitches using cable cast on.

Orient stitches so they are not twisted for joining in the round.

Move the last stitch cast on from left needle to right needle.

Slip first stitch cast on over the last stitch cast on. 64 stitches remain on needles.

Place beginning of round stitch marker.

Row 1-5: (K1 tbl, P1), repeat to end of round

Row 6: P

Row 7-11: K

Row 12: P

Row 13-17: (K1 tbl, P1), repeat to end of round

Bind off loosely or use a stretchy bind off.

Weave in ends.

Abbreviations:

K = Knit

P= Purl

tbl = through back loop

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