Do you have aches and pains when you knit or crochet?
It’s heartbreaking when the thing we love so much causes us pain or even worse – injuries. I was recently told that my posture while knitting and crocheting had caused some serious irritation in my shoulders leaving me with painful mornings and sleepless nights. I’m lucky. I caught it before it got too bad. That’s why today, as we move into our busy season, I want to bring awareness to your posture and habits while knitting and crocheting so you can avoid any potential issues that could be looming around the corner.
It’s just you and me today in a mini-workshop episode where we hash out suggestions from myself and the Instagram community on ways to keep posture top of mind and top priority while you knit and crochet.
You’ll Learn About
- The shoulder story that led to this episode
- Five things I have implemented in my life (and that you can implement too) to improve posture
- Thirty different suggestions from the Bhooked Instagram Community about maintaining proper posture
Mentioned in this Episode
Videos and Podcasts to check out:
Yoga for Wrist Pain | Yoga with Adrienne
Episode #39 | Ergonomic Hooks with Harrison of Furls Crochet
The Model Health Show with Shawn Stevenson
Helpful Apps
- Tide App for Android users
- Tide App for Apple users
- Plant Nanny Hydration App for Android users
- Plant Nanny Hydration App for Apple users
Book
- Sleep Smarter by Shawn Stevenson | Buy it on Amazon
Other Resources Mentioned
Gaiam Exercise Ball | Buy it on Amazon
Figure 8 Posture Brace | Buy it on Amazon
Tunisian Crochet for Beginners | My Craftsy Course
Some of the links above are affiliate links through Amazon and if you purchase after clicking these links, at no additional cost to you, I’ll receive a small commission. I appreciate your support!
On the show, Brittany aims to inspire you and help you grow in your craft. Through her own stories and the stories of special guests, you’ll discover tips and tricks to improve your crochet and knitting skills and find inspiration to make something that makes you happy.
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