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Debs Blnkt

Deb’s Beautiful Blanket

Now you have a good excuse for all the crocheting you are doing!  It’s good for your health.  🙂

Take a look at this interesting article from Red Heart  that describes some of the many benefits of crocheting and knitting.  Here is an excerpt:   “Relaxed, repetitive motions such as the ones used in crochet and knitting can help calm down the body and the brain. Have you ever come home and sat down to work on your current project after a bad day? Not only does working on something you enjoy help, but the actual motions involved assist in creating a better mood.”

And here is Deb with the blanket she made after taking last month’s crochet class at The Studio.  (See info on that here and here.) I told you this pattern worked up fast.  Doesn’t it look GREAT?!  She came by last night to learn about weaving in the ends which she’ll get done right away but I couldn’t resist getting this great shot of her with her blanket.  Beautiful work Deb.  Keep it up!  Now on to “Popcorn and Bobbles”.

 

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