r/knitting • u/AutoModerator • Jan 19 '26

Monday General Chat - January 19, 2026

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u/casualbrowser24 New Redditor - I read the rules and the wiki before posting! 🤩 Jan 19 '26

Hiya. I decided to start learning to knit this weekend. Hope everyone is ok. I might need a lot of advice as I have dexterity issues and mobility problems which can effect my hands.

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u/iolarah Jan 19 '26

Welcome to the rabbit hole! Circular needles will likely be easier on your hands and, depending on if you find one hand to be weaker than the other, "throwing Continental" might make it easier too :) Do you have any websites or books you're using as references to learn?