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Craft Without Pain: Injury prevention and self-care for knitters and other makers
Craft longer, stronger, and smarter — this pocket-sized guide is your essential toolkit for pain-free making.
Whether you're knitting, crocheting, spinning, dyeing, or weaving, crafting can take a toll on the body, this practical guide offers targeted advice to understanding the physical strains of crafting and how to prevent them — so you can keep doing what you love without discomfort or injury.
Inside, you'll find clear explanations of common crafting-related injuries like tendonitis, carpal tunnel, and repetitive strain injury, plus practical strategies to avoid them. The book includes warm-ups and stretches to do before, during, and after your sessions, posture tips, guidance on tool and material choices, and strengthening exercises that build long-term resilience.
Compact enough to keep in your project bag, this book is designed to support every maker’s wellness — whether you're working on your first sweater or spinning your hundredth skein.
Expert advice on preventing pain from repetitive crafting movements
Stretching and strengthening routines tailored for crafters
Tips for posture, tool ergonomics, and sustainable crafting habits
A compact, carry-anywhere reference for healthier making
Craft with confidence — protect your body and enjoy your hobbies for years to come.
Whether you're knitting, crocheting, spinning, dyeing, or weaving, crafting can take a toll on the body, this practical guide offers targeted advice to understanding the physical strains of crafting and how to prevent them — so you can keep doing what you love without discomfort or injury.
Inside, you'll find clear explanations of common crafting-related injuries like tendonitis, carpal tunnel, and repetitive strain injury, plus practical strategies to avoid them. The book includes warm-ups and stretches to do before, during, and after your sessions, posture tips, guidance on tool and material choices, and strengthening exercises that build long-term resilience.
Compact enough to keep in your project bag, this book is designed to support every maker’s wellness — whether you're working on your first sweater or spinning your hundredth skein.
Expert advice on preventing pain from repetitive crafting movements
Stretching and strengthening routines tailored for crafters
Tips for posture, tool ergonomics, and sustainable crafting habits
A compact, carry-anywhere reference for healthier making
Craft with confidence — protect your body and enjoy your hobbies for years to come.
- GenresKnitting
128 pages, Paperback
Published June 16, 2026
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Review of advance copy received from Edelweiss+
*I snagged an arc from Edelweiss*
Note: I am not a medical professional. I have, however, been in physiotherapy on-and-off for over 20 years.
Content: Clearly based on the author's medical research and experience. Uses precise medical terms without resorting to jargon and inaccessible language. The stretches are both described and illustrated for maximum comprehension.
Formatting: The images are clear and there is good contrast between the text and the background of the page. However, I think the font could be bigger; I am reading a PDF of this (so I can magnify as I see fit), but there is enough empty space that I think the text size could be increased a bit. That being said, the thickness of the font is well-chosen and does not clash with the other elements.
Images: Thoroughly labelled.
Final thoughts: this is a well-conceived book. I like that Andrea Lui didn't fall into the pitfall I see many informational books do of simplifying concepts to the point of inaccuracy. I have only two minor quips: I wish she had included video links for people to watch the exercises being performed and had included more ergonomic/environmental tips to reduce crafting pain. Overall, I think this a great starting point for people who cannot afford physiotherapy (but if you deal with chronic pain definitely be careful adding new stretches to your routine without medical supervision).
I have recommended this to my physiotherapist!
Note: I am not a medical professional. I have, however, been in physiotherapy on-and-off for over 20 years.
Content: Clearly based on the author's medical research and experience. Uses precise medical terms without resorting to jargon and inaccessible language. The stretches are both described and illustrated for maximum comprehension.
Formatting: The images are clear and there is good contrast between the text and the background of the page. However, I think the font could be bigger; I am reading a PDF of this (so I can magnify as I see fit), but there is enough empty space that I think the text size could be increased a bit. That being said, the thickness of the font is well-chosen and does not clash with the other elements.
Images: Thoroughly labelled.
Final thoughts: this is a well-conceived book. I like that Andrea Lui didn't fall into the pitfall I see many informational books do of simplifying concepts to the point of inaccuracy. I have only two minor quips: I wish she had included video links for people to watch the exercises being performed and had included more ergonomic/environmental tips to reduce crafting pain. Overall, I think this a great starting point for people who cannot afford physiotherapy (but if you deal with chronic pain definitely be careful adding new stretches to your routine without medical supervision).
I have recommended this to my physiotherapist!
July 17, 2026
Lots of information and good ideas for exercises to do.
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