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YARN-BOMBERS AND KNITTING THERAPY SKILLS & HERITAGE
and from this the movement grew in the town,
eventually having to relocate to the Methodist Church
Hall where they meet now every Tuesday night. People
of all skill levels attend the group. Those who have no
knitting/crocheting skills are taught by others. Wool has
been donated by lots of people.
That no damage or vandalism occurred at all to any
of the installation over the fortnight of its display is a
testament to the goodwill and general appreciation
people feel towards these nifty knitters. True to the
principal that we get more than we give, the payback for
businesses of the town was an increase in turnover and
more visitors as word spread that “something unusual is
afoot in Mountmellick!”.
Knitting meetings are now continuing with the group
planning a bigger, better and more colourful festival
next year.You too can follow the intrepid Mountmellick
Yarn Bombers on Facebook.
Even in professional healthcare the benefits of knitting
are catching on. According to Stitchlinks (www.stitch-
links.com), a UK-based group that’s developing a
network of knitting therapy groups in hospitals, GP
practices, schools, workplaces, and care facilities:
“Therapeutic knitting [is] being formally acknowledged
by leading clinicians and academics for [its] benefits in
mainstream healthcare.”
Keep at it, all you knitters! Not only are you having fun and
bringing joy to those around you but you’re also knitting
yourselves a happier, healthier life!
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art project
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and from this the movement grew in the town,
eventually having to relocate to the Methodist Church
Hall where they meet now every Tuesday night. People
of all skill levels attend the group. Those who have no
knitting/crocheting skills are taught by others. Wool has
been donated by lots of people.
That no damage or vandalism occurred at all to any
of the installation over the fortnight of its display is a
testament to the goodwill and general appreciation
people feel towards these nifty knitters. True to the
principal that we get more than we give, the payback for
businesses of the town was an increase in turnover and
more visitors as word spread that “something unusual is
afoot in Mountmellick!”.
Knitting meetings are now continuing with the group
planning a bigger, better and more colourful festival
next year.You too can follow the intrepid Mountmellick
Yarn Bombers on Facebook.
Even in professional healthcare the benefits of knitting
are catching on. According to Stitchlinks (www.stitch-
links.com), a UK-based group that’s developing a
network of knitting therapy groups in hospitals, GP
practices, schools, workplaces, and care facilities:
“Therapeutic knitting [is] being formally acknowledged
by leading clinicians and academics for [its] benefits in
mainstream healthcare.”
Keep at it, all you knitters! Not only are you having fun and
bringing joy to those around you but you’re also knitting
yourselves a happier, healthier life!
SokaelOnsfdlphftfaieiee-italcctsctnvakcitthenieuamnattdgugrongasahsgbcetanwteeyestkkeAahoipnnantieletilitfsrenttorsuttregaepesridlurdnivlfloiaonDlincsvwnreo’.asadripatlnf!etleeAagnag(yu1twigehvs0uratee9sritsrn)aeas,trlsnhitatodeo’smso 1ispn0haf4orawtmyicesoiapturhasoatUitlndaKggGeiYrniaasacrnnecooBBnrboetametrtmr,bieperrortoary
art project
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