Crochet 101

About this event

All Adults, College Students, Older Adults, Teens (Ages 13-18), Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Learn the basics of crochet with Hook and Health, a nonprofit dedicated to teaching a new life skill to promote a stress-free lifestyle to stimulates the mind for better mental health outcomes. Starter Crochet kits will be provided to all participants to use during the workshop and to take home. This program will be led by Sonie Joseph, the founder of Hook and Health. Bio: Hi, my name is Sonie, Founder of Hook and Health. I created this program because of what crocheting has done for me, I wanted to pass it on to others. I am a mother, daughter, friend, crafter but I am also a breast cancer survivor. I am a self-taught crocheter. I hadn’t done so in quite a few years, but when I had to go through my chemo treatments, crocheting is what helped survive it. There is research showing that working with our hands triggers “effort-driven reward cycle” within our brains. Essentially we are causing “happy chemicals” to be a trigger in our brain. So crocheting enables me to have my “happy chemicals” so I do not get very sad about having to do my chemo treatment. I have continued to crochet in times of great stress or just when I need to calm my mind. I decided that I too wanted others to have their “happy chemicals” moments to help them get through their times of stress or doubts. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the department listed in the "Contact Info" pane on the right. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation. Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support. To learn more about supporting the Library, please visit the Boston Public Library Fund's website.