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Does anyone know of any equipment that could help someone with MS to knit?
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Brigette1963
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I work with a lady who has ms and she would love to knit but struggles to hold the needles. Would you know of any equipment that could be used to help her please
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Hi @bridget1963 welcome to scope I've a video below you can show your freind to see if it might help.
https://youtu.be/5OrrWqdlC2o
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Hi @Brigette1963 Welcome to the community! It's great to have you with us.
That's a great question. I'm not a knitter myself, so I'm can't give a personal recommendation, but I did find this post on the community from a few years ago that has a couple of ideas you may find useful.
I've also renamed your post and moved it into the aids, adaptations, and technology category to make it easier for other members to find. -
I knit and
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Hi @_witchcore,
Do you have additional great tips to share? I feel you do!
Good luck @Brigette1963 and thanks for reaching out on behalf of the lady you work with! Hopefully, together, we will be able to help her so she can continue knittingCommunity Volunteer Adviser with professional knowledge of education, special educational needs and disabilities and EHCP's. Pronouns: She/her.
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