Crochet project pairs craft with health education
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September 13, 2026
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A local artisan is using the traditional craft of crochet to combat the rising tide of lifestyle‑related illnesses such as hypertension and diabetes.
Founder of Elaine’s Caribbean Crochet, Nikisha Toppin, recently hosted Crochet for a Cause: Hooked on Healthy, an innovative programme designed to educate crafters on holistic wellbeing while simultaneously keeping their hands busy.
Founded as a legacy of love for the grandmother who taught her the skill, Toppin’s organisation successfully merged the therapeutic art of crochet with crucial health education.
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