Sigh. Here it is July. I knit like a madwomen in the last year and I'm now paying the price. Carpal tunnel, lateral epicondylitis, cervical radiculopathy and trigger thumb. I stopped knitting completely for 6 weeks now, splinted everything and started my NSAID. I got it down to very mild symptoms, but the thumb is still triggering. I have an upcoming appointment for the shot. Hope that will be the cure.
So no Tour de Fleece for me. In fact I've been toying with the idea of giving up spinning as I have too much yarn as it is. I went crazy on Noro purchases and have a project lined up when the trigger thumb resolves. I have watched the Knit Star's episode on ergonomics by Carson Demers, and will try some of his techniques for preventing overuse injuries. I promised myself.
On the Kiko scene, she is back sleeping on the "bed" I made for her on my bedroom floor. You should see the looks she gives me when I have to wash it. No more jumping on the bed. I invite her and she looks tempted, but no go.
I rewatched most of Star Wars and have caught up on all the animated series and spin-offs. I am now rewatching the orginal series to see how the pieces fit together. Rogue 1 and Mandalorian are still my favorites. I also enjoyed The Expanse, and Stranger Things. Most things are on hiatus now, so You Tube is filling in with Hoof Trimming and Seal Rescues in Nambia and also Endeavor on PBS. Who knew hooves could be such a problem!
So the only projects I have managed besides a little stash organization and cleaning is some jewelry and luceting. The example is Koigu sock yarn. I am also using my Kreink Custom Corder to make twisted cords. I have used them as drawstings in bags, booties and for wrapping packages and treat boxes.
The lovely walnut lucet is from RightWorkWoodshop on Etsy.
I learned to make twisted cords from my knitting teacher Tubly. The custom corder allows me to make the cords faster by myself. The length is limited by my already short stature sitting in my wheelchair. Making them is rather addicting and it's fun to see how the different yarns twist up.
I am reading Fiona Hill's book. I found out Echo will read it to me and I'm rethinking the audio book thing. It sure is a help for my carpal tunnel to not have to hold my phone to read.
