Knitting Can Delay Memory Loss

Researchers from the Mayo Clinic found that people aged 50-65 who had been busy reading, playing games or engaging in crafts like knitting were found to have a 40% reduced risk of memory impairment. Related Links: Color as a path to inner peace

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Social Fabric: Weaving Makes a Statement

Watch “Social Fabric,” a short film about our friend Travis Meinolf, an artist who uses weaving in public to advocate weaving and the personal production of blankets and cloth goods as an empowering act. Click here to see it on YouTube. Related link: Weaving Blankets/Making Connections (Travis Meinolf’s guest post on the Lion Brand Notebook)

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Crochet On! Working with Two Strands Held Together

Thanks to everyone for your comments on my first crocheted scarf. After that project, my co-worker Mily introduced me to crocheting with 2 yarns. At her suggestion, I worked with our Lion Cashmere Blend yarns in navy and camel. My tendency right now is to make tight stitches. So I concentrated and used a large…

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