It’s gorgeous. You *are* going to show us what it looks like after it’s blocked, right?

They have splints for that? I sit, all amazed. I don’t have arthritis, but I do have achy-breaky hands. All the things I love to do (knit, type, write, hold books open, paint, etc.) keep my hands in some variation of curled-up. I have taken to quietly massaging them when I’m sitting in a temple session. It relaxes them a little, and it helps keep me awake when the rest of me is not up-and-doing.

Another thought: splints on my hands, plus my CPAP, would definitely put me over the line into Darth’s-Mama territory. So, maybe not. The list of men who are eager to marry me is already a pretty short one, LOL.

Whoa. My trick wrist is twinging just thinking about it, what a feat! Remind me never to get in your way when you’re on a mission.

It is a tough lesson to learn, that of not continuing on when a break is needed (says she who sat and plyed two bobbins of yarn this morning). But an important lesson (says she who will now walk away from the computer and MOVE!). Thanks for the reminder.

wow — wonder woman!!

the whole sore wrist thing I get — have splits too though my DH refers to them as “the boxing gloves”

and its why I work on many different sorts of projects during the day — trying to avoid that “over use” injury thing

can’t wait to see the finished blocked shawl!!

“Overcompensating? Me?” Um, yes, you. Those splints sound interesting. My left hand … well, maybe you could show me some time.

What a pretty shade of blue! Can’t wait to see it blocked.

What a lovely color you are an inspiration:)
I want to knit a shawl from your book I have my sea silk waiting just need to finish one more project.Hugs Darcy

I feel sure Scruff would love to keep you company. It’s back-to-school time. Scruff has so enjoyed his walks with Brandon. But now that Brandon’s away? All day long, Ma won’t you pet me? Ma, you’re reading a book; I’ll jump up on you to keep you company. You’re not happy about that? I know of a trash can that needs emptying; I’ll gladly drag all that messy trash halfway across the room for you.

Congrats on finishing the shawl without hurting your hands. I can hardly wait to see the picture of it blocked.

Lovely blob! And, yes, overcompensating just a tad. Silence can be so loud. However, I am glad you’ve found a way to keep going, and I will keep the icing in mind next time I’m “forced” to do a marathon quilting session. Do you sandwich your hand between two BlueIce packs? Have to get me some.

I used to have all sorts of problems with my hands. I started taking BLM and within 3 weeks I could knits for hours without pain of any kind. I love that stuff!!!!

I am finishing up a sock kick right now. I just started a hat in a nice mink Alpaca, then I will start a new shawl.

Earl and Labor Day are signaling the end to summer here on the Eastern Shore, so my “squirrel instinct” is telling me it’s time to prepare for some quiet time.

Good job! An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Foresight is better than hindsight, the view is nicer. Ummm, I ran out of platitudes. I can’t wait to see the blocked knit, though!