Knitter’s Life

Doctors tell you to rest and wear a brace, but that won’t fix the root cause of your sore hands or provide instant relief. This one myofascial stretch gives instant relief, while our knitting tension video solves the problems causing your sore hands.

Five projects is the ideal number of knitting projects to be working on at once. A variety of projects is best, from easy no-brain-needed projects for Knit Night to complex, lock-yourself-in-the-closet-to-concentrate lace projects.

1. KNOW You Can Do It
2. NO Freaking Out!
3. I: Be INTREPID
4. T: TRANSFORM Your Mistakes into Victories

I learned about Esther Gokhale (pronounced “Go-Clay”) when looking for help with back and arm pain after a yoga injury. In this video interview and photo tutorial, Esther teaches 5 ways to relieve back pain while knitting.

Researchers have discovered that success depends on hard work and attitude, not on any inborn qualities you may possess. Having a “growth mindset” like this can help motivate you in your knitting and life.

Do you have any kids that are home with you that might like to teach how to knit? Now may be the perfect time. Fiber artist Frances Earnshaw, who runs a successful kids’ learn-to-knit club at the school where she works in England, joins us to share her 6 best tips for teaching kids to knit at home.

Every time you’d like to try knitting something just a little bit harder than what you’re used to, try one or two (but not three) of these challenges: Pattern length, knitting abbreviations, and hand dexterity.