Knitting vacation

Vacation from knitting?

All I know is that after my recent marathon knitting spree is that my hands hurt! :( I think it comes from a combination of using larger needles than I'm use to (8's & 9's instead of 1's & 2's) and supporting the weight of the items that I made. I mean, how much does a sock weigh? Nada.

A girlfriend at work suggested that maybe I was getting arthritic. I did suggest that she take her suggestion and, um, well, nevermind...

So I'm taking it easy on my hands and giving them a chance to loosen up. OK, I'm not entirely not knitting, but I'm not using any needle larger than a 3.

And now I just feel in need of a nap!