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shanti

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14. Moss stitch?

Sat Feb 1, 2020, 08:13 PM

Feb 2020

You're a stronger woman than me, as I have been knitting for years and avoid moss stitch like the plague! It is one stitch that is definitely hard on the hands, lovely as it is. I don't knit much anymore because I've developed issues with my thumbs when knitting (mostly my left, nondominent thumb) that causes extreme pain. Arthritis of the carpo-metacarpal joint. Even was prescribed a couple of custom splints, but I rarely wear them. Overuse exacerbates the issues, so I just don't do many crafts anymore Anything where I have to pinch my thumb and forefinger together is painful.

Have you tried splints? I also use CBD balm on the base of the thumbs for the pain and it seems to work somewhat.

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