7 ways to avoid injury when knitting

BDo you also feel pain in your hands or perhaps your neck when you have been sitting and knitting for a while? Yes, you are not alone.

German knitting blogger Norman “Nimbleneedlez” shares his best tricks for avoiding hand, wrist and shoulder injuries in the… YouTube video.

Here are seven things to consider to prevent injury when knitting.

1. Posture

It is important to remember to have good posture when knitting. Make sure you sit on a good chair or why not exercise ball so that your back and posture are straight, but relaxed.

2. breaks

It’s not just bad posture that can hurt your body, but the length of time you’re sitting and stooping. Take small regular breaks to allow your body to recover. After 15-30 minutes have passed, get up and get dressed, take a short walk or take out the trash.

3. Correct lighting

If you are sitting in a very dark room with poor lighting, it will automatically bring your knit closer to your face for better visibility and will bend your neck in an uncomfortable way. Therefore, put a good lamp next to you, so that your body and eyes can relax. There are also reading lights, which also work when you’re knitting, that you put around your neck for extra good lighting.

Here you can buy an inexpensive and comfortable lamp to wear around your neck. (store link)

4. Take care of your fingers

Depending on how hard you knit, your fingers may get hurt because the thread is pulling on you. Therefore, it is a good idea to have a finger guard or a thimble that will rest the fingers.

Here you can buy finger protection. (link to Skapamer.se)

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5. Wrist fatigue

It’s not unusual for the wrists to strain too much, whether it’s knitting, working in front of a computer — or a combination of both. If you feel your wrist is starting to hurt, you can use a wrist guard that will give your wrist a rest. If the pain persists for a longer period of time, it may be a good idea to contact your healthcare center to have your wrist examined.

Here you can buy a wrist guard. (store link)

6. Exercise and stretch

To avoid injuries, it may also be a good idea to stretch and stretch the hands, neck and back. There are simple exercises that strengthen your hands and yoga is good for strength and stretching.

7. Unencumbered

If you’re knitting a larger, heavier project, it may be time to relieve your wrists from the weight of your work. Put a pillow in your lap on which the knitting can rest and thus take some weight off.