Back to Knitting

 Knitting Break

I've had a five week knitting break since my hand surgery.  

I still have some swelling and soreness in my fingers
and palm where my two incisions are.  

I wasn't quite sure when I would be ready to pick up
the needles again.  

Then the other day, I was at JoAnns and saw a display of

ergonomic products for crafters. 

 Anxious to get back to knitting, 

I bought a pair of Crafter's Comfort Gloves. 

I thought they would be perfect 

for my surgery-hand to help me get back to knitting again.

For the record,

 I did get the "go-ahead" from my physical therapist to knit.

She said "just be sure to set the timer!".

 Ready to Knit

So yesterday, I picked up the needles and began a new project.

As much as I wanted to return to my lovely
Louisa Harding projects,

I felt it best to begin with a basic knit project
since I don't have full range of motion yet with my fingers and hand.

Due to stiffness and soreness...

I wore my new Crafter's Comfort Gloves.

Well, you know the saying...

"fits like a glove".

Well, these sure do!

The compression glove felt comforting on my surgery hand 

and made my incision/palm area feel protected as I knit.

The comfort glove box says they give relief for:

arthritis, hand pain and swelling.  

I was so happy to get back to knitting.

I must say though,

it was not with out moderate pain.

but I did manage to knit a few rounds.

I can report though,

 that after wearing the crafter's compression gloves, 

knitting and doing my hand exercises afterwards,

my hand felt pretty good.  

So, I'm thinking now that a bit of knitting everyday will be good

physical therapy for my fingers and hand now.

And yes, I will set the timer!

Comfort Gloves

I highly recommend Crafter's Comfort Gloves.

They are designed in the USA by an Orthorpedic Surgeon.

They are made of stretchy cotton/spandex and 

provide mild compression and support for knitting.

They provide pain relief to help us crafters keep doing what we love to do!  

I can't wait to put them on again today 

and knit a few rounds!