Cardigan knitting & arthritic fingers

So I was stupid again: I didn't take into consideration that each odd row of Brunello would have me increasing, so each time it's heavier AND I have more stitches to deal with.

I've taken my 1st nap of the day. Soon I'll attempt working on it & my mini Xmas stockings. Right now, I wanna hot soak. :-( I need to buy a good bath salts to relax my aches.

I'm open to suggestions to improve my knitting posture. Right now I sit on an exercise ball, rolling about. It's actually the only seat in the house that doesn't kill my back. ;_; I do seem to get a bit stressed while knitting sometimes, & end up pulling everything right below my chin, creating lots of neck strain.

Okay, that's all for now, soak time!