How Adaptation Helped These Knitters Find Joy Again

I love hearing stories from knitters who thought they had to give up their craft only to rediscover it in a way that worked for them.

One knitter told me she was ready to sell off all her yarn because chronic pain made knitting unbearable. After working together, she learned how to modify her hand position and needle choice, and that limiting the time she spends in one sitting doesn’t take away from her experience as a knitter. Now, she knits every day without pain.

Another knitter struggled with focus due to her ADHD diagnosis and felt like she could never finish a project. We explored different stitch markers and tactile cues to help her stay engaged, and now, she’s completing projects with ease. We also talked about the fact that sometimes, the best reason to knit is simply for the joy of it; no deadlines or specific purposes are needed.

Knitting for the sake of knitting is valid, and the process itself can be meditative, soothing, and deeply rewarding.

Have you found a new way to enjoy knitting? I’d love to hear about it