Torture by Knitting

I haven't blogged as much as I wanted but I hope to change that. Has anyone ever noticed the pain your fingers go through? I have been working on a hedge hog (don't ask me why) and using size 4 knitting needles. Now maybe its my stitching. I might be making my stitches too tight but holy cow my index and thumb are sore from sliding the stitch off the stick. But no matter how much it hurts I will only take a break and get right back on it. I must, I must, I must increase my....stitches so I can get this thing done.