By Bronagh Miskelly

I'm a knitter. Yes, really, despite not being a granny nor living in a commune.

Knitting, crochet and cross-stitch can be seen as a bit of a joke, but as Stitchlinks, a project which combines benefits of these crafts with up-to-date health information to enable people to live fuller lives, reveals such activities can help improve lives.

Read the complete post at http://www.communitycare.co.uk/blogs/social-work-blog/2009/05/knitting-needles---an-effectiv.html