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Louisa Hopewell, Handwork Teacher at the Waldorf School of Cape Cod, talks about what handwork can teach us during difficult times and how the art can bring comfort.

She says, "That feeling that we have no control can be eased with the meditative rhythm of needles and the comforting feel of yarn in your hands. I see this magic firsthand when my students gather for handwork class."

Louisa also explains how she sees the frustrations and joys of knitting parallel the frustration and joy we are all currently facing during the pandemic. And, as such, she tells us: "Now is a better time than any to pick up knitting. Amidst the chaos and confusion, knitting can bring relief." 

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