The yarn is as colorful as their personalities.
Socializing is important for our emotional health, especially as we get older.It is called Caps N Laps and it’s just one of the groups the YMCA hosts to help knit people together.“I am a widow,” said Anne Chapman, Caps N Laps member. “So, company is very essential at this point in my life, and I started knitting again; something I did as a child when I was very young.”
Learning from each other and listening to one another, their needles and hooks flow as effortlessly as the conversation.That is a big reason why this craft soared in popularity during the pandemic, but these yarn enthusiasts are lifers; their skill stitched over time. They welcome all skill levels, though, and love to teach novice knitters.“Everything we make is made with love,” said a member.
The women donate everything they make to local charities. Hats and mittens to keep children in foster care warm, and blankets to wrap around babies and the elderly. They say they average at least a thousand items a year.Caps N Laps and meets every Thursday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Family YMCA in Avon.Holiday Programming Download the News 5 Cleveland app now for more stories from us, plus alerts on major news, the latest weather forecast, traffic information and much more.
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