Well, I didn't think this was possible, but it appears I have pulled a muscle while knitting. I know, it sounds pathetic, but these things happen (I exercise too!). Knitting injuring occur from the same motion repeated over time without break. A way to avoid knitting injuries is to take a 10 minute break every 30-45 minutes. I haven't been doing that, so the termination of my project will be delayed a few days.

I sometimes knit with long needles and I hold the right needle under my arm, the way I was taught in Spain. Keeping my right elbow bent for long periods wasn't good (obviously because I can hardly move it). The safest way to go is to knit with circular needles, mostly for the ease on your wrists.

My lessons: switch to circular needles only; take breaks every 30-45 minutes (just like with reading), and take care of strained muscles: rest (NO knitting), ice (no more than 15 minutes at a time), stretch, and exercise.

If it wasn't a knitting injury, then I slept on it incorrectly or bumped something, but a knitting injury makes knitting sound all the more dangerous (especially with the long needles, which look like they can stake someone).

I hope you guys enjoy knitting these next few days. I'll be dreaming about it!