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Knit Therapy

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Hi Everyone,

I wanted to share my favorite activity when I'm having painful flares: the Knifty Knitter. It is available at Michael's and other craft stores, and it looks like this:

http://www.provocraft.com/products/catalog.php?cl=knifty%20knitter&scl=looms

I like the long loom, which is great for scarves.

I can crochet, but when I am fatigued or in pain I cannot hold up the needle for very long, and if I have brainfog I cannot count my stitches. The Knifty Knitter solves both problems: if rests on your lap and you don't have to count (you just get to the last peg and turn around). Because it spaces your stitches for you, the end result looks really nice even if you have never knitted before! It takes no skill to learn, and handmade scarves and beanies make great gifts.

Happy Knitting!
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Wow! Flashback...I used to use something like those when I was little. They are nifty, huh?
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Great idea. With the brain fog, I can't do much of anything that takes more than half a brain (I think I still have about half, but somedays, not even!LOL I even have trouble reading, which has always been my passion. Can't keep up with the story, so only read mags these days. I'll try this. With the dark days of winter coming, it'll be nice to have something to do. Thanks for the idea. Hugs
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Great idea. With the brain fog, I can't do much of anything that takes more than half a brain (I think I still have about half, but somedays, not even!LOL I even have trouble reading, which has always been my passion. Can't keep up with the story, so only read mags these days. I'll try this. With the dark days of winter coming, it'll be nice to have something to do. Thanks for the idea. Hugs
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I feel bummed!! I can't get on the website. Is this a canadian item? I used to crochet BEAUTIFUL blankets. I've been working on a homespun double crochet blanket now for about 6 months...and it's a small one!! I can only seem to do one row a night (sometimes only one row ever 3 days depending on my strength). Is there any way you can send me a message with the link again? I'm not sure if it's just this posting thats having the link problem or what.
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I LOVE these. I love to crochet and this is the solution to fat finger fog days. I have a set of round ones in three different sizes they make great hats really easy. I also have started locker hooking. It also is fibro friendly. My step-father is making me a weaving loom to make rugs. Happy Crafting!
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I have arthritis in my hands and fingers, and both of my thumbs are fused, But I love to crochet! It's great thearapy. I make hats for the homeless. Afgans too.
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Great info, I am going to look for this product. I love to crochet too. Unfortunately it takes me alot longer these days. My hands and arms just can't stay with it for long periods of time. Not to mention that I have a harder time concentrating on patterns. I have a couple tubs of yarn and am hoping to be able to crochet for a long time yet.
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I love to knit!!!
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My friend has one of these. I think I have 3 scarves from her now!

This is cool because (at least from what I can tell) it's easier on our ouchy hands!

Yay for having a nifty hobby! (I'm a beader, reader, writer myself!) We've gotta have these things to keep us busy and occupied.
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Thanks for sharing this. I too love to knit and it makes me feel as though I have accomplished something while I watch TV, or listen to music. I was making little vests for Cancer Bears that a church near me gave to those in need. It was fun and easy. If you are able, maybe you could check a church or ask a friend if they are doing something like that. It is fun and you give someone something special. I like to think that every stitch is a kiss to the person receiving it.
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