Knitting Sustainably Lecture and Book Signing
With Carson Demers
This program is part of Handwork 2026, presented by Craft in America
Let’s face it, we all want to knit forever! What’s your plan to get there?
Here’s a talk that will give you an overview of what you need to have in mind to make your goal.
We’ll learn “The Ergonomic Equation” and discuss specific tips that you can take away and try in your knitting including how to choose a chair. And you’ll get some strategies for integrating them into your knitting routine.
NOTE: If you are attending one of Carson’s five workshops at Fiber Arts on 4th, your attendance to this event is free! Check your workshop confirmation email for details.
- Skill level All
- Age appropriate 10+ (minors must have a parent on site)
- Materials fee None
- Students should bring
questions and a curious mind!
Instructor
Carson DemersCarson is life-long knitter and a physical therapist with 30-years of experience in musculoskeletal rehabilitation and ergonomics. He literally wrote the book on ergonomics for knitters and fiber enthusiasts, “Knitting Comfortably: The Ergonomics of Handknitting.”
Carson continues to teach knitters, crocheters, spinners, weavers and other textile enthusiasts internationally at events large and small about the ergonomics of their crafts. He has contributed articles to numerous fiber and crafting magazines and has been a consultant to writers for Martha Stewart Living and other publications. Carson has appeared on podcasts and vlogs including Fruity Knitting. His passion and experience in fiber arts combine with his expertise in physical therapy and ergonomics to create a unique skill set that he eagerly shares with the fiber community.
