Creighton University Knows Why it's good to Knit

 WHY CROCHET AND KNIT?

by Joleen

• It has a calming effect--helps relieve stress! It feel good to work with beautiful yarn colors and textures!
• Create sweaters, hats, scarves, mittens, afphans, etc for others and yourself!
• Gifts "you make yourself" for family and friends.

  

• Children an dadults in need of items include: domestic abuse victims, Hospice and local nursing home patients, foster children, low-income families, victims of natural disasters, fires, floods, etc
• It is a social activity to share with co-workers, friends and family

Kniting and Crocheting is "portable" --take it anywhere!

Provides a sense of accomplishment when you complete a project.

Addsbalance to a high-tech, fast paced, stressful lifestyle

 

• Cost effective hobby--you can help others with NO cost to your but your time.
• Maximizes your time while you watch TV, travel, etc
• Carry on a family tradition
• Express yourself!  Design an orignal garment and accessories.
• If you have arthritis, knitting or crocheting helps to keep the finger limber.
• Knitting and crocheting helps tave off Alzheimers (and i could use all the help I can get there!)    

To learn more about the Creighton University Knitting Group.