I have had both of my knees done(not at the same time! 1 1/2 years apart) I did have things set up to do while recovering but the first 5 weeks, I didn't really feel like sitting at a sewing machine. I think anything you feel like doing for short time periods as long as you do the elevation and ice (believe me, you will love ice) I hope you have a furbaby to hold because that really helps! Sending you healing thoughts......