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Beth Gorishek

@adaptiveknitter.bsky.social

Teacher, Speaker, and Advocate for inclusivity in crafting, dedicated to empowering crafters of all abilities. I believe adaptation is its own form of creativity.

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Me to you! ๐Ÿ˜˜๐Ÿ’–

17.01.2025 15:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Iโ€™ve been disabled since birth, but I still struggle with internalized ableism.

Unlearning takes time, just like finding your own way to knit. Itโ€™s okay to go at your own pace - weโ€™re in this together.

16.01.2025 13:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 21    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Knitting is my calm, it definitely helps soothe my soul. Unfortunately, sometimes long knitting sessions can be a little hard for my joints.

13.01.2025 17:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Some days, weโ€™ve got a lot of spoons, and other days, just a few. ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ

The Spoon Theory reminds us that even small efforts matter ๐Ÿงถ๐Ÿ’ช

Knitting for just a little bit still makes you a knitter, and every stitch counts! Celebrate what you can do, not what you can't. โค๏ธ

13.01.2025 09:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 43    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Healthy aging means embracing change - and that includes your bodyโ€™s needs. โœจ
Adaptive tools, like electric toothbrushes or adaptive bras, solve real problems and make life easier. Why not knitting too? Creativity thrives with flexibility.

10.01.2025 20:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

โ€œCulture Shock is constructive. Itโ€™s the growing pains of a new perspective.โ€ - Rick Steves.

I believe growth happens when we step outside our comfort zones. Adapting isnโ€™t a barrier - its creativity in action. Knitting is for EVERY BODY ๐Ÿ’™

09.01.2025 21:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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