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Vanna White s Tips for Handmade Gifts

Wheel of Fortune cohost fills her idle time with crochet

Amanda Friedman for her baby. I thought, Oh, my gosh, I used to do that when I was a kid! I'd love to do that again. So she refreshed my memory of crocheting. The funny thing — which I didn't realize at the time — is that she was left-handed. I'm right-handed, but I watched and copied her movements, and I've been crocheting left-handed for the past 37 years. There's always a crochet project going on for me. I keep one in my travel bag, and I keep one going in my car. That's how I stay occupied during lulls in my day. Get instant access to members-only products and hundreds of discounts, a free second membership, and a subscription to AARP the Magazine. Mainly, I make baby blankets for friends and family. I also make scarves, or I'll make a big afghan for someone who's getting married. Giving a gift that's handmade is special. It's something that never goes out of style. We all love handmade things. My daughter, who is 22, crochets as well. I taught her how. It continues a family tradition. But for someone who's trying to learn without anyone to teach them, I would tell them to go to YouTube and follow along with an instructional video. Something like a baby blanket is very, very simple — it's just two stitches. And it's fun! You're making something and you're relaxing. To me, it's like therapy. MORE FROM AARP AARP NEWSLETTERS %{ newsLetterPromoText }% %{ description }% Subscribe AARP VALUE & MEMBER BENEFITS See more Health & Wellness offers > See more Flights & Vacation Packages offers > See more Finances offers > See more Health & Wellness offers > SAVE MONEY WITH THESE LIMITED-TIME OFFERS