Knitting and Chronic Illness
Sun, 02/21/2010 - 12:41
Of all the stories in this book, Loia Feuchter's Knotty Knitters really resonates with me. I have been involved in several knitting groups that work with hospitals and clinics, and I know that we help ourselves as much as we do the people who receive the hats, afghans, and other items we make. Knitting is really a healing art. Just the repetitive motion of moving your hands tends to turn your mind away from stressors in your life. And for more complicated patterns, knitting requires real concentration (and math!) that helps focus your mind. When I look ahead to the progression of my disease, one of my greatest fears is that I might not be able to knit someday. But knitting groups are great way to banish worry and the sense of dread that comes with illness. it is a real blessing and one definitely worth reading about.
Wed, 07/28/2010 - 00:11
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Of all the stories in this
Of all the stories in this book, Loia Feuchter's Knotty Knitters really pass4sure 642-825 resonates with me. I have been involved in several knitting groups that work with hospitals and clinics, and pass4sure 642-436
I know that we help ourselves as much as we do the people who receive the hats, afghans, and other items we make. Knitting is really a healing art. Just the repetitive motion of moving your hands tends to turn your mind away from stressors in your life. And for more complicated patterns, knitting requires real concentration (and math!) that helps focus your mind. When I look ahead to the progression of my disease, one of my greatest fears is that I might not pass4sure 642-845
be able to knit someday. But knitting groups are great way to banish worry and the sense of dread that comes with illness. it is a real blessing and one definitely worth reading about.pass4sure HP0-D07
Thu, 03/04/2010 - 16:15
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Not Just knitting
From my own experience and what I've heard from other people with chronic conditions, it isn't just knitting that helps. All crafts tend to divert the mind from worry and dread and toward something beautiful and productive.