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1 year ago
Hello everyone,
I have trouble seeing the knitting below the bed.  My eyes are sensitive to direct bright light.
Any suggestions appreciated,
Nora

1 year ago
Try getting an Ott Lamp, if you can afford one. The clarity is amazing!

1 year ago
When my eyesight was very bad before cataract surgery I read of someone who had fixed a fluorescent light bar under their table.  I bought a small light bar and tried holding it in various positions but I never found a position where it was any help.  I use an Anglepoise lamp with a good bulb which I can direct exactly over the needlebed.

Jenny

1 year ago
Thanks so much.  I tried the light bar and a string of white Christmas lights...no help. Your suggestion is next on my list!

1 year ago
My thanks to you, too Kristin.  I'll be checking Ott lights, as well.

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1 year ago

I've used a Beam 'n Read for both hand and machine knitting
https://amzn.to/3W8SL9l

My kids laugh at me, but I can direct the light where I need it.

1 year ago
Hi.  Dealing with stitches on a standard machine can be tough.  So small.
I have a string of LED lights under a wall shelf behind me and a flexi floor lamp beside me, plus the rooms ceiling light.  None are perfect on their own, but together they seem to work. Keep looking, I am sure you will find something.

1 year ago
Thanks so much.  My search for good lighting has been exactly as you say...several different sources all doing a little.  

1 year ago
I use a headlamp.

1 year ago
Thanks All!  I have added a battery powered rectangular LED light that hangs around my neck.  I adjust it up/down as needed.