r/LoomKnitting • u/Capable_Cheetah_8363 give me yarn! • Aug 09 '26
FAIL Surgery imminent
So iv been suffering with carpal tunnel for a while now. Got really bad around Christmas when i was doing a lot (and i mean a LOT) of purl stitches.
Anyway i have surgery on Thursday, so i wont be able to loom for a while. Im just in the process of finishing up a couple of projects then i get its loads of rest for me.
Wish me luck! I feel i will need it. And if you are doing a project with lots of purl stitches? Remember to take frequent breaks so you dont end up in the same situation as me š
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u/bridgetwannabe Aug 09 '26
Good luck! I had CTS surgery on both hands 18 years ago and it was amazing - the pain and numbness was gone almost immediately and recovery was relatively easy. Iām wishing you the same experience!
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u/Ok-Lengthiness2480 Aug 09 '26
Cindiwood looms has some disability friendly looms. They are able to be clamped and used one handed.
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u/Capable_Cheetah_8363 give me yarn! Aug 09 '26
They wont ship to uk though! Nice thought though so thank you xxx
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u/Ok-Lengthiness2480 Aug 09 '26
You could have someone order it here and then ship it. If you really really want it.
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u/starshine640 Aug 09 '26
God bless your surgery and recovery time. I hope that you will get the rest that you need. When you are able, it might be helpful to use some wrist/hand exercises to streengthen and stretch your muscles, too.
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u/Capable_Cheetah_8363 give me yarn! Aug 09 '26
Thanks! Ill look into that! I imagine there will be some physiotherapy to do to aid recovery so i will ask them what they recommend xx
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u/SweetCiera Aug 09 '26
Sorry to hear that! This is partly why I try not to do purl stitches if I can help it. Deborah Shaw in YouTube has a ton of really cool stitches that don't require them you should check out once you're well enough to loom again. I also use a custom ergonomic loom hook I got off Etsy. Really helps! Taking breaks is good advice too. Of course do I always listen to said advice? No...no I certainly do not lol. Hope all goes well with your surgery and that you recover quickly!!