Because We Always Remember The Person Who Taught Us To Knit Or Crochet

When you think about the people who have made a lasting impression on your life, who do you remember?  I remember my great-grandmother who made holiday dinners for twenty people in a house built for two. I remember every one of my teachers from first to sixth grade.  I remember my mother’s best friend who…

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An Easy Two Ball “Twist Cowl” Pattern and Tutorial by Stephanie from All About Ami: #Scarfie Challenge

#Scarfie = A selfie with a scarf! Brr! It hit 32 degrees or below in all 50 states on Tuesday¹, November 18th, can you believe that? That means that plenty of you knitters and crocheters have been piling on the layers and grabbing your cozy hats, gloves, and scarves. Now that everyone is in full…

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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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