Knit, Hook, and Spin: A Kid's Activity Guide to Fiber Arts and Crafts

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vi Here are a few tips for enjoying your fiber arts adventure Choose simple projects that don’t take a long time to finish Collect yarn cloth scraps felt and fiber stuff in a variety of colors and store them in a box so you have a stash to create with Don’t expect that your projects will be per fect every time If something doesn’t please you change it unravel it or take it apart and try something else Enjoy the items you make Wear the things you make Display them in your room Give them to people you care about Why Fiber Handcrafts Are Good for You You may not think that making things with yarn or fiber would make you smarter or keep you healthy but it can Working with fibers and yarn feels good to our sense of touch and the colors and patterns please the eye Our senses are sharpened and that makes us feel happier Doing handwork like knitting or cro cheting helps us relax It also helps us focus and pay attention better Because following written directions stretches our brain it’s good for our thinking skills And you can also make changes to a project that make it your own expressing your creativity Some people find that knitting or crocheting helps when they are ill or in pain Some find that it helps them sleep better at night Handcrafts take time and attention so we learn to be more patient and less restless You’ll also figure out how to solve problems when something doesn’t seem to be turning out as you thought it would But best of all when you are finished with a project you have a feeling of pride And lots of gifts to give your friends