This is an in-person workshop with an option to attend virtually. Location in Manhattan - TBD. Supplies can be mailed to attendees with at least 3 days advance registration.

Our Cozy Corners invite you to connect and indulge in all the ways you treat yourself outside of fitness. Join us for our needle-crafting edition on Thurs. May 8 at 6:00pm. Learn to crochet with a quick lesson in the basic stitches that will guide you in finishing your very first project, or bring your own knit/crochet/needlecraft work in progress and enjoy good company, and yums, while you craft away!

Admission: $36

Included in admission:

• Crochet Lesson w/ relaxing music (included supplies and finished project are yours to keep)

• A second separate virtual session to connect on progress or problems while working

• Varied light yums (think tea or small snacks)

• Free needlework patterns

What is crochet and knitting?

Both are fiber arts that weave yarn into fabric. Crochet involves interlocking loops together with one hook to create a fabric. Knitting involves weaving loops together using 2 pointed needles to create a fabric.

What are the benefits of knitting and crocheting?

• Helps calm anxiety, relieve stress, and reduce depression by focusing the brain on coordinated, rhythmic, repetitive hand movements. This article shares more about the effects of needle-crafting on mental health.

• Provides an outlet for creativity that builds self-esteem and yields unique clothes, housewares, art, toys, jewelry, etc. for self or as gifts for others