Hello, Crochet Friends! Making Art, Being Mindful, Giving Back: Do What Makes You Happy

Hello, Crochet Friends! is available at AnniesCraftStore.com. If you are looking for a heart-warming story, look no further. The fact that this story is also about crocheting makes it all the more special for those of us who love to create with yarn and hook!

The story of 11-year-old Jonah Larson is proof that crochet has out-grown the stereotypical images! Abandoned as an infant in Ethiopia and placed in an orphanage before being adopted, Jonah is a testament to the ways in which crochet can positively impact our lives as well as the lives of those around us. Learning to crochet at the age of 5 became a powerful tool and just the thing Jonah needed to overcome his acting-out behavior at school. Here is the research in action; the benefits of crafting —and specifically crocheting and knitting—are many. Crocheting can help reduce depression, anxiety and stress, build self-esteem and improve cognitive skills. Crocheting helped Jonah focus his energy in positive ways and became a pastime he enjoyed doing.

In the six years that Jonah has been crocheting, he has made hundreds of projects, appeared in numerous articles and TV shows, taught celebrities and friends how to crochet, started an online business and raised money for Roots Ethiopia, his favorite charity.

Jonah’s smile and joy are contagious, and his story (which is still unfolding!) is sure to restore your faith in the fact that even one person can make a difference in the global community!