Why Crochet and Knit?

WHY CROCHET AND KNIT?

· It has a calming effect – helps relieve stress! It feels good to work with beautiful yarn colors and textures!

· Create sweaters, hats, scarves, mittens, afghans, etc. for others and yourself!

· Gifts “you make yourself” for family and friends.

· Children and adults in need of items include: domestic abuse victims, Hospice and local nursing home patients, foster children, low-income families, victims of natural disaster, fires, floods, tornadoes, etc.

· It is a social activity to share with co-workers, friends, and family.

· Knitting and Crocheting is “portable” – take it anywhere! 

· Provides a sense of accomplishment when you complete a project.

· Adds balance to a high-tech, fast-paced, stressful lifestyle.

· Cost-effective hobby–you can help others with NO cost to you but your time.

· Maximizes your time while you watch TV, travel, sports events, etc.

· Carry on a family tradition.

· Express yourself—design an original garment and accessories.

· If you have arthritis, knitting or crocheting help to keep the fingers limber.

· Knitting and crocheting helps stave off Alzheimer’s (and I could use all the help I can get there!).

 

Blessings, Elizabeth

Article taken from; http://groups.creighton.edu/crochetknit/why_crochet_and_knit.htm