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
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