CRAFTING IN THE AGE OF CORONAVIRUS

How are you?  How is your social distancing going? (Please be social distancing)

It's hard to believe that it's only been four days since California went under a Stay at Home Order. Although, in truth, my family had started practicing social distancing two weeks ago, a few days before LAUSD closed down.

It's not easy.  It definitely takes a mental toll. Simple things like going to the grocery store now take on much greater significance.  I actually insisted that I was the one going to Costco because I needed to get out of the house and have some alone time.  

I do believe it's important in times like this to find joy, and crafting has always brought me joy.  Like a good crafter I have a stash.  It should, hopefully, last through this period in time.  

This week's video is about cleaning and sanitizing your knitting tools.  I focused on knitting needles, but the information I share can be applied to any surface made of similar materials.  Cleaning my knitting needles has never been something I thought a whole lot about, but it's good to know how to properly clean and disinfect any surface.  

The information I share is what I have learned on the internets. And below are links to helpful resources I found.  

Hang in there. This will end. 

CDC: Prevening Covid-19 Spreading to Others: (read further down for information on washing clothing) The Atlantic: Now is the Time to Overreact: 
BBC: Covid-19: How Long Does Coronavirus Live on Surfaces: Business Insider: Another article on how long Coronavirus survives on surfaces and how to disinfect Consumer Reports: Cleaning Products that Destroy Coronavirus: WebMd: The Most Effective Ways to Kill Coronavirus at Home California Childcare Health Program: Handout on Cleaning & Disinfecting: Newsweek: Can I catch Coronavirus From My Phone, Clothes, or Other Surfaces? Knitter's Pride: Care and Maintenance of Knitting Needles