I just read an interesting article on Suite101 on the Health Benefits of Knitting and Crochet. I recently started a new hobby of loom knitting and I can attest that I find it very relaxing. Knitting or crochet type hobbies are handy for IBD patients who have to spend time waiting in doctor's waiting rooms, too! If you work on a small portable project like an easy loom knit hat or something, you can bring it with you and stitch away while you wait. I mean really - those stale magazines get kind of boring after a while.
If someone is home convalescing, or perhaps in the hospital, they need a really easy hobby that can be a little bit mindless and put them in a zen state of meditation and relaxation.
Here are some ideas of crafts and hobbies that might be good for someone recovering from a Crohn's flare:
If someone is home convalescing, or perhaps in the hospital, they need a really easy hobby that can be a little bit mindless and put them in a zen state of meditation and relaxation.
Here are some ideas of crafts and hobbies that might be good for someone recovering from a Crohn's flare:
- Sudoku, crosswords, wordsearches or other puzzles
- Plastic canvas craft kit
- Knifty Knitter hat loom kit and some Red Heart acrylic yarn
