Knitting Without Pain: Preventing and Managing Repetitive Stress Injuries

Love to knit, but starting to feel the strain? This class is designed to help knitters understand how their bodies work, what causes repetitive stress injuries (RSI), and—most importantly—how to prevent and manage them so you can keep creating for years to come.

We’ll begin by getting to know one another, then dive into a knitter’s anatomy: hands, arms, spine, eyes—even your brain! You’ll learn how posture, fascia, nerves, and muscles all play a role in your knitting practice, and how repetitive movements or static postures can lead to pain and injury.

Curious about spinning your own yarn? In this hands-on beginner class, you’ll learn how to spin wool on a top whorl handspindle—no experience required!

What You’ll Learn:
2-ply yarn
balanced yarn
worsted vs. woolen spinning
Materials Provided:
🧶 All tools and fiber will be provided—just bring yourself!

Description: come and learn the fundamentals of knitting, including cast on, knit, and purl.  We will teach you the basics you will need to know to make a hat. While the class is free, supplies must be purchased at Knitting Hive. This class is for ages 14 and up.

Prior skills recommended: No prior skills needed. 

Materials needed (supplies need to be purchased at store):

• We will be using a free pattern from Ravelry.com. We will have a pattern printed up for you at the store.
• You can use any bulky weight yarn, 100 yards, U.S. size 10 needles, and U.S. size 10 dpn. Come and ask at Knitting Hive, and we will show exactly what you need.

Class Policies:  All classes are held in-person at Knitting Hive. Students may be contacted via email before class begins, please check your email for important class info.

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