Hi guys, I think I said I'd let you all know how things went with my MIL and knitting. You might remember, she had a stroke a while back and we thought the knitting stick idea might help her with her hand therapy. So I printed out a the picture and description of a knitting stick for them to look at, thinking that my FIL could carve one for her. He carves birds and things, so this should be an easy one for him. Well, he didn't make it, but MIL is knitting without one. She slides the knitting needle up her right sleeve and fits it into her hand (the right one was affected by the stroke) and can just manage to grip it slightly with her thumb to steady it. Then she knits very slowly with her left hand doing most of the work. She has managed to knit about 3 inches of a scarf, and promises to try to finish it! I am so pleased for her. She looked quite proud of herself, and was tickled to think she had managed to do that. She has also managed to crochet a small circle and hopes to continue with a round of double crochet. I have my doubts that her hand is going to get any better now, but I do think this has done the world of good for her, to see that even with her new handicap she can still do some of the old things, even if not as fast or fancy. Go MOM!
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17 years ago