It's just some muscles, you haven't used in a long time, it's normal to get soar. The more you use them, the better they feel. But, if they don't improve after a week, and they are worst than ever, it's possible you've got carpal tunnel.
My niece in her 30's, knitted a lot of gloves & scarves, during the 1st year, but she can't anymore because her fingers just hurts too much. Her doctor told her she's got CT.
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