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Super OTs

I made this for My Occupational Therapy MSc course buddies

Created by: Gillian W

  • Project Details

    About

    While I was studying to become an Occupational Therapist I had a rather bad episode of depression and anxiety. My husband was away on operations with the Army, (he'd left on a 6 month tour 2 weeks after getting back from honeymoon.) I was having difficulties in other areas that I don't need to divulge here, and I was overwhelmed with life, study, and emotional pressures so my mental health really suffered. I had to take some time out from my degree course as a result, so as some self-therapy, I decided to knit all 25 of my course mates a personalised super-OT doll as a graduation present. It was great fun adding little personal touches to Jean Greenhowe's design. The bald one at the front is awaiting a hijab, and the close up is of a girl with dreadlocks. The last photo shows some of us at graduation. Knitting the dolls kept me busy and sane through a very difficult time and they were all really appreciated by the recipients :) Knitting is my therapy, I can't recommend it enough!

    Pattern

    Jean Greenhowe superhero

    This pattern is from:
    Jean Greenhowe's little gift dolls

    Yarns

    • material-yarn
      Stash odds and ends - All colours

    Needles & Hooks

    • Single Point 3.00mm (US 2.5)

    Accessories

    • Stuffing

    Tags

    • Dolls & Dolls' Accessories
    • Babies
    • Boys
    • Girls
    • Men
    • Women
    • Other
    • HappyKnitter

    Craft

    Knitting

    Skill Level

    Beginner

    Status

    Complete
    Started on: Oct 6, 2012 Finished on: Dec 5, 2013

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    2 Comments

    • Alison B

      • Portsoy

      Fabulous dolls, yes it's my go to therapy too
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    • Lucy

      Wonderful!! How lovely. I'm so pleased knitting has proved so positive for you and that you spread the happiness to your classmates too. This is a real inspiration:-)
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