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countrymommy85
True Blue Farmgirl
898 Posts
Krystle
MT
USA
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 Posted - Jan 18 2012 : 10:57:55 AM
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I'm just learning to knit and I'm not sure I like the results. What I mean is I get an awful headache during and after knitting. I don't get like that with crochet and I never got like that after I crocheted. Sometimes I get a headache sewing if it's too hot in my sewing room. I know this is totally random but has anyone else had that too? Am I focusing too hard and causing the headache or am I trying to force something upon myself that maybe isn't for me?
Any tips from you seasoned knitters would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance :)
Mothers are those wonderful people who can get up in the morning before the smell of coffee. ~Author Unknown
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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Posted - Jan 18 2012 : 11:19:45 AM
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Krystle, I teach knitting classes for my town's Parks and Rec and Continuing Ed, and do private lessons and Girl Scout troops. No matter the age, adult or children, I find that some new knitters are so focused they HOLD their breath. Happens all the time. Are you holding your breath when you are concentrating? I am constantly reminding my students to breathe! Most of them don't realize they are doing it! Try to relax and keep your shoulders down. Tension in your body creates a tight tension in the yarn. Good luck!
Farmgirl Hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE
Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
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Posted - Jan 18 2012 : 1:32:12 PM
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Nicole, I love your advice! I teach knitting and crocheting, too, and will be sure to incorporate this for my students. Thanks for sharing!
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Jan 18 2012 : 1:54:00 PM
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Nicole is sure right about tension! When I first started knitting, before I knew it, my shoulders were up around my ears and I kept having to "twist my neck" side to side and the day after, I felt like I'd slept wrong! Her advice is great--I don't know if I hold my breath, but now and again I curse ;)
"Hey, I've got nothing to do today but smile..."
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ptroupe
True Blue Farmgirl
1752 Posts
Portia
Johnson City
NY
USA
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Posted - Jan 18 2012 : 3:54:03 PM
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Try the Knifty Knitter circular or oblong looms. They are so relaxing to use. I just love them!! And, you can create things quite fast. Look at JoAnn's, Michael's, AC Moore, or Wal-mart. I do not do "reguar" knitting; it's not for me!
Portia 
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SarahJ
True Blue Farmgirl
198 Posts
Shreveport
Louisiana
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Posted - Jan 20 2012 : 12:01:39 PM
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I agree with Nicole. I think it's natural for new knitters to be unconsciously tense as they get used to it. I bet it's tension headaches that will go away as you get more comfortable and confident.
SarahJ
Farmgirl Sister #116
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countrymommy85
True Blue Farmgirl
898 Posts
Krystle
MT
USA
898 Posts |
Posted - Jan 21 2012 : 08:16:08 AM
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Thank you so much for the tips, it totally makes sense that it would be tension headaches. I tried it again and then I realized that yes, I was holding my breath! I kept telling myself to breathe and sure enough after I stopped for the day I didn't have a headache just a little tension which went away after I finished making dinner. Whew. Maybe knitting is for me after all! I'm going to make some simple fingerless gloves with alpaca fiber and after I finish them I'm going to knit a bag for either shopping with or for going on walks with the kids :) Thanks for saving the day!
Mothers are those wonderful people who can get up in the morning before the smell of coffee. ~Author Unknown
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - Jan 21 2012 : 09:01:31 AM
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Krystle,
Glad to help. Happy Knitting!
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE
Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
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JThomp
True Blue Farmgirl
135 Posts
Justine
Raymore
Missouri
USA
135 Posts |
Posted - Jan 21 2012 : 4:20:52 PM
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Nicole, thank you! I've been knitting just over a year and I love it. However, I have only been able to do very short stretches because it was hurting my shoulder. I realized after reading this I was tensing up my shoulders and back. Now, I catch myself doing that and relax and no more shoulder pain! I am almost finished with the first of a set of pretty yellow placemats.
FarmGirl Sister#2904
"Stories have to be told or they die, and when they die, we can't remember who we are or why we're here." The Secret Life of Bees - Sue Monk Kidd |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Jan 21 2012 : 4:39:38 PM
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I've tried knitting, but always have a difficult time with the two needles. I do crochet because of the one needle. For me, it is better.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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