Wow, that moth eaten dark sweater mend fantastic it looked like looking up at a clear night sky in the country where no lights lets the sky shine bright. Beautiful. Thank you for Tom of Holland's segment.
Your podcasts are my go too viewing when I’m sitting knitting or crocheting. I love all the interviews with amazing talented people and the projects you and Andrew are doing.
Thank you for sharing about your arm pain! I had the same thing happen to me this summer when I was knitting more, doing yard work and playing disc golf, so my forearm and elbow were aching and I couldn't even lift a cup without my arm giving out. I did see the doctor and got the same news. It was hard to hold back on all these activities during that time! Sewing was a good acceptable distraction. :) Thanks for sharing the exercises!
This lockdown of 2020 is the first tine I’ve not stopped knitting when the warmer weather came about - for the last 20 years, I’ve only knitted 1/3 of the year during the colder weather .... so, muscle fatigue hasn’t been an issue. Thus year, though knitting has proven to be a sanity inducer, I have worn m’bum out from sitting hours on end, so I started standing .., now my feet are suffering. This, and now I am enduring the longest heatwave in modern canadian history! (And we all thought 2017 was a hellish year!!). I have the book Knitting Comfortably on its way (I learned this from one of your later episodes), and am VERY hopeful it will help me out. GOLLY! All this for a measly 97 pair of socks!!
Thanks for talking about your "knitter's elbow". I've been having a bit of discomfort, nothing serious yet, but a good reminder to rest when necessary rather than just pushing through. I love your lace/cable. Great episode.
Aside from all the beautiful knits, I love your backdrop--watching the bowls of fruit change color/type, and your hutch which is lovely. Today's bouquet of roses goes beautifully!
Stay strong, Andrea! Time will fly by. Same thing happened to me, and it was rough! I will do these exercises, because I feel I lost a bit of strenght on my arms. I also work with computers, which doesn't help either. What worked for me too, was switching to continental knitting 100% of the time, english really makes my arms hurts ... I just thought I'd write this in case it helps a bit, and so you know others go through the same thing, like you said :) You're doing good!!! And don't worry about the podcast, the content is really amazing, we'll keep you company until you can get back to knitting
thank you Tom! I keep hearing British podcasters who are proud of using yarn from as far away as America, when they live here in the UK. I try to support our local and small producers, not just of yarn, but food and everything else (that i can afford). Local, and well produced. I think Tom and I would get on very well! By the way, you may be interested to know that this year's Tweed Run in London happens on May 6th. There you can find many suits from Saville Row being worn as well as many cyclists riding classic and vintage cycles.
Still binge watching here. I‘ve started knitting again, thank you both. The topic of pain while knitting is real, with me usually in the shoulders. So, I‘m taking notes for sure.
Hello Andrea and Andrew! It was another great episode! Thank you for it. Andrea, thank you for talking about your health issue! I wish you a quick recovery! I know how it feels when you have to fog your knitting for weeks. I haven't been knitting for two weeks because of my left shoulder issue. My hands are itching and I feel like going back to knitting. I hope you're enjoying spring and blooming trees. Looking forward to watching the next episode. Take care!
It takes patience indeed! I'm facing a surgery on my shoulder this year. I hope to knit once in a while before the surgery and finish knitting the lace KAL.
I am just now getting to watch this video and am so enjoying seeing Andrew's shawl take shape. It's beautiful! But I must say that what I enjoy the most is his unselfish love for his mum that he would spend this time knitting her something that she may not even know he knitted it for her. Talk about unselfish knitting!
My dear Andrea, we are injury twins!! I have had tennis elbow for years but knitting doesn't seem to aggravate it in any way; I have suddenly developed golfer's elbow (the one on the inner elbow) on my left arm along with pain in that shoulder that I think is all related. I think it is due to my current project, the Deco cardigan by Kate Davies. It is knit back and forth obviously but also has a rather tight gauge. I tend to make sweaters that are in the round and have a looser gauge for the most part so my conclusion is that it is the Deco that has caused this pain. So, I took out the crochet project that has been languishing and thought I may just bring out the cross-stitch project that has also been somewhat neglected while I wait for my arm to heal a bit. Yesterday's crocheting didn't seem to aggravate the pain in the least so at least I can move forward in a project even if it means not wearing my Deco as soon as I had hoped. I can't imagine not doing something with my hands! I might just go crazy! I hope you heal quickly and in the meantime find something to do to occupy your crafting and creating needs!loved the episode as usual!selma
Andrea you look beautiful with your hair straightened! Andrew you asked very good/clarifying questions regarding the top Andrea is knitting. I was able to visualize the process. Thank you!
I hope you feel better soon Andrea! It will be a rough four weeks, but you can do it! You know, I have a whole set of those very same weights in my dining room 😀
Hello Andrea, I hope you feel better soon. But let it heal properly, I know it's very hard not to try. I couldn't knit for more then 10 years because of something like tendonitis. I didn't hear, what my body told me and did not stop, until it was to late. I even needed an operation to fix it on my right hand. It hurt everytime I tried and so I gave up and did not try to knit for years. Sometime I picked up the needles to try something little for my daughters doll... and it didn't hurt anymore. That was a surprise and a relief. I started with little projects, like socks and hats. Now I can knit again for a long time without any limitations, but I put it down immediately when it becomes uncomfortable.
Wow! Another great podcast. Andrea I hope you get better soon. I really love your tutorials i learn so much from them. Andrew your shawl is looking so beautiful and your patience is admirable.
I have a similar pain and you are very right in saying it could be other things. Mine is prolapsed discs in my neck. Fab podcast as always...time will fly by. Great time for reflection and lots of reading
Love the concept! So interesting! Beautiful family! I had looked up Brioche knitting and watched your episode on that. I loved it so much that I had to go back to the first episode which started my binge-watching. It's only been a week! You've inspired me to knit more often and to even try socks. (Yarn already purchased.) Great job!
thanks a lot for demonstrating the "wine-bottle-physiotherapy. I have tennis elbows for four years now, sometimes more, sometimes less painful. Have to try this. bytheway.....I love your podcast, the best i've ever seen.
I’m still playing catch up on the episodes but again really enjoyed this one Andrea it must be frustrating to not be able to knit and Andrew that shawl looks great! Enjoyed Tom of Holland and the other info too - thanks yet again
Hi Andrea...my husband had to stop working for sometime cause of tennis arm...and then he worked with bands around....for 2 yrs...then he went along as I had my spine therapy...and mentioned that to the therapist....he suggested shock wave therapy and warned it will be painfull...aplied straight away...my husband cried....and then again 2 weeks later...even if the tennis arm was not so painfull anymore...therapy was not so painfull as well. maybe you could try it...my husband has no pains even 3 yrs later today. LOve. Ada
It’s years since you made this speech and I wonder where you and Madeleine are today. Teaching knitting? Just please sign me up and send me a notice! Thanks 😅❤😊
So sorry to hear about your pain issues Andrea. How about spending your month planning what to knit next, or sketching out new designs? I'd be emotional too if I couldn't knit.
I hope you heal soon. I get how it must be so hard not to knit. I would feel lost. I love the idea of th You & Me KAL. I'm thinking of my granddaughter
Another lovely episode. There is nothing wrong with knitting slowly. To me, knitting isn't about speed, it is about enjoying the process. In time the garment will be finished.
It's hard to put down something you're so passionate about even just for a while but Andrea you're doing the right thing by deciding to take a break! One takes a break so that one can walk even further. Have you also tried massage cream for muscle pain? Even better, pain relieving patches (because you don't need to do anything, just put it on). Thank you for another brilliant episode Andrea and Andrew!
hi there i had op fir tennis elbow twenty eight years ago and no prob since and yes was too much knitting so pace myself hi andrew spoke to at edinburgh enjoying ur podcast
Andrea, Maybe you can spend some of your knitting downtime caring for all the lovely projects you have knit over the years. I know I enjoy removing any pills, washing and re-blocking my knit masterpieces....it gives an opportunity to reshape a little and maybe add a new fragrance with the wool wash. When I'm done I feel like have have a new knit wardrobe.
Now that you are likely better, knit yourself some arm warmers from 100% angora. If you are doing a fair bit of knitting you can also wear them while knitting if weather is not too hot, but the best thing is to sleep in them while your arms are resting. Angora is 8x warmer than wool and the fibers are hollow making them very light and warm. This hollow feature of the fibers makes angora thermal, so adds to the warmth and will increase blood flow that reduces the inflammation and pain of tendonitis, arthritis or difficulties like you are describing. It relieves the pain immediately and is better than a hot water bottle or electric heating pad and is much more effective. Over time this will also heal the difficulty .
Thank you for sharing about your arm issues! I have ordered the book ERGO I knit, written by a Physical Therapist. I want to be proactive. Hang in there.
I had tennis golfers and trigger thumb , lasted months but it does improve over time , the trigger thumb is now called texting thumb , it kept locking ouch 😣. I missed knitting 🧶 for a while too .
The wool tweed dress you’re wearing in this episode is absolutely gorgeous! I wish if you tell me where you got it from, I tried scrolling through the comments but no one asked you before.
You two are too adorable. Andrea, get well soon. Is this pain from knitting or piano playing or both? I'm lucky to have experienced no pain so far. I'm a continental knitter, so there is very little movement involved in my knitting (compared to what I see you and Andrew doing). Maybe this is why I've been fortunate. Also, I think it helps to alternate with crochet every now and then just to get your hands moving in a different way occasionally. BTW, your new hairdo at the end is so cute and modern looking, but your hair is gorgeous no matter how you wear it. You two really know your colors and look fabulous in all your beautiful clothes. BTW, I can't even imagine walking and knitting at the same time. That's a bit much, but better than walking down the street with a cell phone plastered to your face as seems to be the norm these days. Enjoy your knitting break Andrea. I know you love hiking. My motto is "Give your feet equal time." Hugs from Kimmy
Thanks Andrew. I know how hard it will be for Andrea. It's obvious that you both take very good care of each other. I'm very impressed with your willingness to share in Andrea's knitting passion and be so supportive with the podcasts. You make a great team.
I'm having a terrible case of lateral epicondylitis. Rewatching this episode because I know I need to stop knitting for a bit...and I'm beside myself. It's been 3 years for you Andrea, do you ever have flareups?
Thanks! Just found you guys! I do Portuguese knitting with a knitting pin and have found that purling is just as easy as knit or easier. Just in case someone would like to know.
Get well soon! Why don't you dye some yarn? Learn something new, something fiber related, I have never tried that myself. I love your podcast. I will watch it even if you don't knit for months. You have so much to show. And Andrew is still knitting better and better :)
Hi Elena. I can see that the music credits are missing from the program notes for that show. I'll try to fix that up - I can't tell you off the top of my head. We do use the Bach Well Tempered Klavier a lot (we both love it...) If you're really keen, I should list the music at the very end of the show. Cheers, Andrew.
A lot of sweaters have a lower neck line which does not suit me for covering up my neck. Is changing a neck line to a turtle neck difficult or can I pick up the stitches and go to another pattern and use its pattern for a turtle neck?
Andrew, I notice that you hold your right hand needle with your hand on the under side. A lot of US knitters hold both needles on the top side. Don't know if the would be faster for you or not.
Katrina's Creations Knitting Podcast must be the Australian way. My 85y old mother has been knitting this way all her life and taught me to knit holding the needle the same way.
I had tennis knitting elbow from Christmas knitting. I rested 2 weeks with ice, did not work, I was so bored. then I go ogled RU-vid clips for exercises. yah relief and I got better, and back to knitting. any niggle I do my stretches, and yay knit fit again with only one or 2 days no knit to be sure.
I must be listening too long to Andrew and Andrea because Tom of Holland's accent sounded like a mash up of Nederlands and Aussie. Sounded like a fun project with Felix ... good way to inject fresh perspective. I'm sorry about Andrea being on the disability list for the time being, hoping for a speedy recovery.
oh yes, Andrew is letting his stitches fall too far back from the point and that's because he's holding the fabric rigidly there rather than holding the needle I know this is an old episode and you may have changed that now:-) but if you hold the stitches on the needle, your hands move along as the stitches get used up so you are getting your stitches closer to the point as you work. As i was watching, I was cringing thinking, how on earth is he going to lift that stitch off the left hand needle when it's so far back from the point?????????? aAnd I started to write
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Andrea, I hate to hear this. You might enjoy taking a look at Carson Demers at www.ergoiknit.com/ He is a physical therapist who has a new book Knitting Comfortably. Of course, this is probably not new information for you. Chin up!
Pet peeve.... the 0:39:00 mark. There is only ‘unisex’ if it isn’t women’s wear. There is no exclusive menswear. I have known for decades it’s a moot argument to make, but, boy oh boy (oops, I meant unisex oh unisex). It is insulting to have to continuously hear it. On this episode, your husband is sitting next to you as you refer to everything that he could possibly have in his wardrobe as being unisex, yet rarely if ever refer to your own as the same. Again, a moot argument, but it needed saying.
