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People sometimes believe knitting will make their arthritis worse, but ensuring that you get the balance right between rest and activity should mean that this is not the case. Here are some tips:
- Even inflamed joints need exercise. Knitting is a gentle way to keep the joints moving if you have arthritis in your hands or wrists, even during a flare-up.
- Little and often is the key. If you knit in short bursts with longer pauses in between, you should find that it helps rather than making it worse.
- If metal needles don't suit you, there are lots of options you can explore, including bamboo needles which many people with arthritis find easier to use.
- Don't unpick the family sweaters because you've become addicted to knitting.
