Hi all....Michelle here. Caution: link heavy post, but you'll see why.
I troll Ravelry almost everyday for new and exciting patterns. Today I clicked on this Borderline Mandalas pattern.
Which subsequently led me Raising Robertsons Crochet.
Upon reading the blog post, I ended up at a creative being, only to learn that Wink lost her long battle with depression at the end of last month.
In her original post about Wink, Kathryn at Crochet Concupiscence admits an emotion that many of us might feel....fear. Fear that it could happen to anyone we know, or even ourselves. I have struggled with depression, maybe you have too.
Here's how you can help: Crochet a Mandala in honor of Wink. All mandalas and written notes will be presented at an art show, and subsequently made into a book. Don't crochet? Here are some knit pattern ideas.
Fiber arts are documented as a stress reducer, fun, relaxing, and even a life saver, as written in Kathryn's book Crochet Saved My Life.
The Craft Yarn Council's take.
Take care of yourselves. Don't be afraid to seek help if you or someone you love is struggling with depression. <3
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