Knitting Comfortably

“I’ve often wished I could carry Carson in my pocket and pull him out whenever my hands ache or my neck feels pinched. He has a keen understanding of both the mechanics of the human body and the mechanics of knitting—and how the two can be kept in perfect harmony. If you want to enjoy knitting for the rest of your life, you absolutely must read this book.”

“A sorely (if you’ll pardon the expression) needed book. Carson’s clear and intelligent guidance hasn’t just improved my knitting, it has improved my general well-being. I know it will help thousands of knitters keep on clicking happily and healthily for years to come.”

“This should be the very next book you read. Imagine if a highly skilled Physical Therapist/Ergonomics Specialist/Knitter sat at your side and answered every possible question you could have about movement and knitting, and how you can knit more comfortably. And then some. That’s this book. Carson Demers embodies the perfect storm of physiological knowledge and knitting experience, honed by his years of sharing this information with his fortunate clients and students. This book is a gift to knitters who are wise enough to read it all and put Carson’s suggestions into practice.”

“An injury that prevents a knitter from knitting is a horrible fate, and one that most of us worry about. In this clear and helpful book, Carson shows us what knitters need to know about ergonomics, and how to prevent and cope with knitting injuries. It should be required reading for every knitter whose future would be dark without their art. Finally, we have knitter specific ergonomic advice, and realistic ideas about how to knit in a way to prevent injury, or relieve discomfort if you’ve already knit yourself into a bad spot, artfully presented by a knitter and physical therapist who understands the way you think, and how much you want to be knitting. This landmark book should be required reading for any knitter who can’t imagine a world without their knitting in it.”

"I have to tell you that I practiced what you preached on Saturday and had the most comfortable day of knitting I've enjoyed in a long time. ...Thank you so much for sharing all your knowledge."

"I just have to say it was a wonderful class! I don't know how you squeezed in all the info you covered in just 3 hour (I know you wanted to cover even more, always the mark of a passionate teacher!). And side note I thought you'd like hearing: I'm working on a prayer shawl for a friend, all garter stitch, and yesterday on my lunch break I started knitting it with my eyes closed so I (could) focus on the feel of the stitches and relaxing my head and neck. And it was really really enjoyable."