I would pry my spastic but dead hand onto it and it was nice and pliable so it took the shape of how I needed to hold it, making it comfy. If anyone wants to learn, my advice is to never give up and think waaay out of the box to learn how to accommodate to your own special needs. With every project, I learn something new to improve on the next one. With loom knitting, I had to adapt to using the tool in my left hand so I either hold the loom between my knees or on good days I pry my right hand onto the loom to hold it then slide it around as needed with my left hand but the right hand holds it very tight because of the spasticity…still, I manage and do some loom knit.
I am finishing up a pretty difficult crocheted afghan that is big enough for a queen size bed top…I never could crochet this well before my stroke…never give up. She is absolutely amazing. I have a nerve injury in my dominant right arm and took up loom knitting because I can do it left handed. While I am not as disabled as the woman in the video, I can say that it is incredibly hard to do loom knitting one handed and she is truly inspiring.
Loom knitting, especially on circle looms, gives disabled crafters a way to create and share our gifts and talents with the world. Thanks so much for this. I had a stroke and lost use of my left arm. I love crafts. Before the stroke I used to crochet.
But have discovered loom knitting 4 years ago. Absolutely love it. But most importantly this article gives people the courage to just find a different way to continue with something you love. It can be done!!! I had a stroke also and lost the use of my left hand also but I want to knit do you have suggestions. If you're a left-handed person, you might find it best to try the continental method before you try to learn what's known as left-handed knitting.
If you gave continental knitting a shot and want to learn left-handed knitting instead, there are great resources online. As you research it, you'll also find many different approaches as well. Many find the best way to learn is from a fellow leftie who has been where you are now.
Unless you know someone personally who is willing to teach you, there are a few places that offer great advice. One such website is appropriately called Left Handed Knitter. It is run by Karen Lynn, who has dedicated her entire blog to this topic. The archives are deep and offer a wealth of knowledge for new and experienced knitters alike. From the basic stitches to advanced topics like reading charts and finding left-handed cable needles, any obstacle you find in your knitting is probably answered there.
Another great option is to take an online class. One such class, called Left Handed Knitting, is taught by Rick Mondragon—both a lefty and a professional knitter with four decades of experience. The class runs you through the basics and you can work at your own pace, so it's a great way to get started. If you want to dabble in the learning process, The Knitting Site has a series of short videos available for free. They don't go in-depth, but it might help you with any initial questions regarding how to cast on, knit and purl stitches, and cast off.
Of course, there are a number of differences in left-handed knitting, but two keys to keep in mind as you learn are:. The most important thing to remember is that if you truly want to knit, you can. Everyone feels awkward those first few times they pick up needles, but if you stick with it, you'll get it.
Patterns will still come out exactly the same—you'll just be doing everything mirrored. If you have videos, photos, or illustrations, you can set them up next to a mirror and follow what you see in the reflection.
This takes all the actions of a right-handed knitter and presents them so you can learn left-handed. Try different methods until you find what feels good as you, then practice until the knitting forms a rhythm because knitting left-handed doesn't need to slow you down. Mollie Johanson, Freelance Writer.
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