Why Knitting is a super-power

Disability affects people in a variety of ways, from those with physical impediments to those who have unseen issues. In the current climate many have been advised to take up a hobby, often to help alleviate the pressures of being alone. Knitting is a pastime that helps a variety of those to overcome problems in different ways. However, for some it can be challenging, yet they have learnt to overcome problems through adapting techniques to suit their own methods.

Overcoming challenges

Fiona Mannifield who has ASD, dyslexia and dyspraxia says, “The latter of these affects my ability to craft – neurological disabilities can be overlooked because they may be invisible. I didn’t think I could knit for a long time as my motor skills are affected by dyspraxia