Mayo Clinic Reports That Knitting May Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk by 30-50%

Blogger and author Kathryn Vercillo is an expert in the area of using crafting to heal, having researched the topic extensively for her book Crochet Saved My Life. In this post for Alzheimer’s Awareness Month she shares how crafting can be used to prevent and treat age-related memory loss. Read her previous blog posts on the Lion…

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12 Thanksgiving House Gifts You Can Make With Yarn In Two Hours Or Less

When I’m invited to someone’s home for Thanksgiving, I like to bring a gift. On Thanksgiving there’s often such an abundance of food that bringing more food sometimes seems like overkill.  I prefer to contribute to the festivities by making something for the table or for the hosts’ home. If you’re the one hosting the meal…

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How to Make a Yarn Wreath in 4 Easy Steps!

This article series was featured previously in our Weekly Stitch newsletter, which features new products, tips, and more. If you enjoy it and would like to subscribe, click here. A great gift for a knitter or crocheter – turn two balls of yarn into two cute wreaths in minutes! Use them as ornaments, then knit…

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