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Healthy, happy crochet

Crochet is a fairly low-impact activity – but even with the calmest of hobbies, it can help to give your hands, back and other body parts some extra TLC. Keeping your body happy and healthy when crafting is key to staying passionate about your hobbies, so we put together this guide to keep you comfy as you stitch away.

Expert Advice

Movement therapist Jeannie Di Bon uses her knowledge of pilates, neuroscience and biomechanics to keep her clients limber and feeling good while participating in everyday activities. We asked her for her top tips on staying comfortable while indulging in our crafty passions.

“The body loves to move,” says Jeannie, who founded the Integral Movement Method of physical therapy and also runs the Zebra

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