Crochet has traditionally been a woman's hobby, but men are beginning to give it a try, as well. A volunteer in a hospital surgery waiting room said she sees men crocheting all the time. One man said he hated to wait and this day his wife was in surgery. He had also quit smoking and crochet gave him something to do with his hands. Many seniors were taught to crochet by their mothers and grandmothers and would love to keep this art alive forever. These women are encouraged to teach classes to young and old.
The advantage of crochet for seniors is that it keeps the mind active and the fingers limber. Most women make crocheted items to give to others. In some nursing homes, every patient has a crocheted lap blanket or a full afghan. One lady crocheted 1200 butterflies and gave them all away. Many others gave her leftover yarn to make those butterflies. She was written up in the local paper and had her 15 minutes of fame just two years before she died.
Crochet is a simple task; it only requires yarn or thread and a hook. The stitch is a series of slip knots put together so that they make a pattern. It's that simple. And that's why it's such a comfortable hobby - you aren't holding a lot on your lap. Those who have crocheted for a while get so comfortable with it that they can crochet blindfolded. With many older people losing sight, crochet is something they can do even if they can't see.
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