Tag: crafts
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Accessing the Autistic skill Set – 1. Recruitment and Interviews
I will go into further detail about the guidelines I have drawn up for helping get people with autism into and keeping. I am starting with issues applying for jobs and flourishing at interviews. Only 16% of people with autism are in work. More want to be. We have great skills to offer, often in…
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Lace mats
I have just started making lace mats again, not for anyone in particular, but to relax and do small projects. They will be given away as presents at some point.
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Do you enjoy getting together to have a crafty session?
I often do my craft stuff at home, alone, as I do not know many locally who enjoy craft, and hardly anyone who does crochet. Does anyone enjoy doing crafts in groups, as a social event, swapping skills and just generally enjoying yourself? If you knew of a group in your area would you go?
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Ideas for crochet items for males
I find it easy to make items which girls should like (baskets, jewellery, bags), but is there anything males might like? I have made a noughts and crosses set, teddies and balls for my nephews, who are quite young, but when boys are older what would appeal? Would gifts for friends be better, or using more boyish colours…
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Why can craft work be so relaxing
I find it quite relaxing doing craftwork, building up something from a length of thread, or filling up a blank canvas with threads to make a lovely picture. At a networking event it was suggested I bring some of my cards to a well being event. It’s also for me the joy of creating something…
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Fancy wools and threads
I have had fun making bags, scarves and decorations from fancy threads. I made my sister a scarf for Christmas from glittery, colour changing yarn, a light weight decorative scarf. She liked it and now my mum wants one, so I will be making one for her too. It is surprisingly soft and warm though…
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Christmas Decorations
I am going to World Scout Jamboree next year and so I need to fundraise (it may be fun, but not cheap). To raise some funds I am making mats and christmas tree decorations to sell at my church and after cub meetings. Using lovely glittery threads I can make some lovely shiny decorations, which…
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Uses of crocheted Granny squares
Granny squares seem to be traditionally associated with blankets or chair throws, often seen in 70’s programmes, in many colours. I made one for my bed, it did take ages doing all the squares and the border, but it is so warm and wonderful in cold weather it was worth every minute. I also made a mini…
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Role of crochet today
I love crochet since taking it up 5 years ago. I find it very relaxing and allows me to be very creative. However in this time of computer games, TV, and cheap clothes and other craft items how relevant is it? I personally think it can be very relevant as it does provide an alternative form of…
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