Knit Night at 1st Stage
Presented in partnership with Project Knitwell
Presented in partnership with Project Knitwell
Project Knitwell volunteers teach a wide, diverse population of adolescents, seniors, cancer patients, caregivers, medical professionals, teachers, refugees, special needs students, and others at various school and community sites. We currently work at over 10 sites in the Dc metropolitan area.
Caregivers are at major risk of developing depression. Various studies show that up to 70% of caregivers suffer from this condition. Knitting and crochet have both been proven to help reduce depression.
Stress is the major complaint of most caregivers. It leads to numerous other health concerns. The stress is totally understandable. You are worried about your loved one, concerned that you aren’t doing enough for them, dealing with medical care and making medical decisions, and probably trying to set your own personal issues aside to make theirs the priority. All of these things are stressful. Knitting and crochet significantly reduce stress.
One of the hardest things for caregivers is the constant sense of feeling out of control. You can’t control the course of an illness or disability. You can’t control the reactions and experiences of your loved one. However, you can control your craft project. The simple pleasure of being able to make all of your own choices from pattern to yarn color can help you to feel like you have some say in what’s happening around you!
