Whether you are brand new to knitting or you are an experienced knitter with a project in progress this workshop is for you! We will have needles and yarn and some simple starter project ideas. Dr. Gutfreund will walk us through the basics and have tips and tricks for the most experienced among us!

About the Artist

I am a family physician and have worked in Sonoma County for 23 years, the last 18 at Kaiser Permanente.  I have been very involved with the California Medical Association, as past president of SCMA, Board of Trustees member for 9 years, and currently serves as Vice chair on the CMA counsel on legislation.  I am also a delegate for the AMA.  I have several administrative rolls at KP and almost always bring my knitting to meetings.  I focus better and am not distracted when my hands are moving. 

 I began knitting when I was pregnant with my oldest son -who is now 20 years old.  I find that knitting is an incredible stress reducer and one of the benefit is: I make lovely gifts for others. 

 There are many health benefits of knitting, reducing stress and anxiety, improving cognitive function, and boosting confidence and a sense of accomplishment when one has finished a project.  Knitting is a wonderful mindfulness practice, raises serotonin and lowers cortisol levels all while focusing on the present and letting go of everything else.

The Health Benefits of Knitting - The New York Times (nytimes.com)