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Crochet patterns for Christmas decorations? As crocheters, when the temperature is repeatedly hitting 30 degrees or more, then of course our thoughts turn to ....Christmas?? As hilarious as that may sound to my non-crocheting friends, Christmas in July is a thing, and for those of us who crochet, it's for good reason.
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Support Pride Month - whether you crochet or not, I've got 3 easy ways for you to support LGBTQ+ youth here in Hamilton, Ontario.
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How to process grief as an adult: When my father died, on the plane journey home to the UK from Canada, I crocheted a shawl for my mother. It was the ultimate self-soothing activity and exactly what I needed.
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Mindfulness for Moms and caregivers - maybe you've heard how beneficial crochet is for your mental and physical health? If you're interested in practical strategies for how to deal with stress and anxiety at work, or how to stop feeling overwhelmed at home, then you should consider learning mindful crochet.
This easy triangle shawl crochet pattern is a great crochet shawl for beginners but also a terrific mindful crochet project for experienced crocheters looking for something simple, relaxing and repetitive to crochet. I just published the second of three video tutorials for my Spring Simplicity crochet shawl.
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