The Crochet connection is about building communities. Helping people from all walks of life connect with each other. Connecting with like minded people is an important part of mind, body, and soul wellness and connecting with crochet is how ‘The Crochet Connection’ helps participants add more mind, body, and soul wellness to their lives .

1. My name is April Diane mind, body, and soul wellness guide
and developer of ‘The Crochet Connection.’ One of the
many ways I was able to create mind, body, and soul
wellness within is by focusing on the gifts and talents I’ve
been given. One of those talents is the Art of Crochet. Now
through ‘The Crochet Connection’ I want to help others add
more mind, body, and soul wellness to their life by helping
them to learn the art of crocheting.

2. The Crochet connection is about building
communities. Helping people from all walks of life
connect with each other. Connecting with like
minded people is an important part of mind, body,
and soul wellness and connecting with crochet is
how ‘The Crochet Connection’ helps participants
add more mind, body, and soul wellness to their
lives .

3. I learned to crochet at the age of 12 during a summer
visit with my Aunt and Uncle in California, my Aunt Carol
spent with me memorable afternoons teaching me to
crochet. At the time my youngest sister Nkenge was to
be born relatively soon and I wanted to make her a baby
blanket for her arrival.

4. I begin to realize how relaxing this talent, which quickly
became a hobby, was and how much it helped me learn to
focus, concentrate, follow directions, and problem solve. I
was able to take these skills into every area of my life.

5. The first stitches I learned to make were for the
pattern of what is known as Granny Squares
(commonly used to make blankets). Over the years I
learned to read the patterns found in crochet books
and made a few things here and there, such as
blankets, skirts, hats, teddy bears, purses and book
marks.

6. Teaching crochet is such a blessing to my life. As I love
teaching and I love crocheting so I am able to combine
two of my loves giving me such life fulfillment that is
priceless.

7. I must say that the practice will challenge you. During
that challenge you will grow in so many ways your life
will transform from the inside out, enabling you to
develop another avenue for obtaining mind, body,
and soul wellness.

16. Reference
Hi April,
Thank you so much for the Crochet
Connection classes. You are an excellent
teacher. Your dedication, patience and
enthusiasm for the subject was greatly
appreciated by all. I received many
requests for you to return here to teach.
I thank you again for sharing your talents
with our community.
Sincerely,
Edie Kalickstein
Programmer
Long Beach Public Library
(516) 432-7201
lblibrary@yahoo.com

17. Details
• ‘The Crochet Connection’ Sessions are for
beginning and experienced crocheters.
• During the sessions we all work toward the
completion of one project.
• Participants are asked to bring their own supplies.
Size d-k crochet needles and any color worsted
weight yarn.
• During the sessions, I provide light refreshments
• ‘The Crochet Connection’ session are 5 weeks long
2 hours per week
• The fee is $50 per session

18. I am, a life long learner dedicated to living as my highest self. ♥
I currently am a student with the University of Phoenix via the online campus,
pursuing a Masters Degree in Business Administration. ♥
I currently hold an associates degree in elementary education, a bachelors
degree in business management, Child Development Associate Certification,
and a Yoga Certification – RYT 200. ♥
I’ve worked in the education field my entire professional career. Some of the
stages of my journey include the development of a family childcare program
and the institution of an afterschool program at Long Island’s first charter
school Roosevelt Children’s Academy. ♥
I currently work as a professional Yoga instructor ♥
My short term goals are: to complete my Masters Degree, and continue to
develop the mind, body, and soul wellness guiding organization I am designing
S.H.I.N.E. Inc. A Purpose Discovering Support Network ♥
My long terms goals are: Pursue a Doctoral Degree in relation to health and
wellness, then complete the publication of the the book I am currently writing
titled ‘ALL’. ♥
My hobbies are vast: I enjoy, reading, writing (short stories & poetry),
crocheting, cooking, dancing, singing, roller skating, bowling, critiquing
movies, jig saw puzzles, & bike riding. ♥

19. Contact information:
April Diane – RYT 200
Mind, Body, & Soul Wellness Guide
(516) 830-8736
Investinyouandshine@gmail.com