Meryl Streep, the famous actress, singer, film producer, and writer uses her skills of crocheting and knitting as a means to relax and unwind away from the stresses and strains of being on a film set. The winner of three Academy Awards, and star of the quirky, dark comedy “Death Becomes Her” Meryl has also spent time teaching other actors and actresses, including Amy Adams how to practise the art of knitting and crochet. George Lucas, the American filmmaker, renowned for the Star Wars franchise is also an avid knitter and enjoys crochet. At seventy-eight years old this sprightly advocate of the art of crochet uses his skills with the yarn and needles to relax and keep his mind sharp and active. The use of Crochet Blanket Kits supplied by a professional company such as Wool Couture could be the next great adventure for George, Meryl or any of the other celebrities who enjoy this practical skill.
The well-known “Queen of Pop”, actress, and songwriter, Madonna, has been an avid fan of crochet for a long time and in an interview in 2010 she described her love of the intricate art form and shared with all her adoring fans how she used crochet to focus her mind and relax. The former professional wrestler and well-known actor, David Arquette, happily admits that it was his grandmother, (Whom he adored) that taught him the art of crochet. Previously married to Courtney Cox the Friends actress, they used to share this therapeutic passion together. Having starred in the slasher/horror movie franchise “Scream” David’s role as Dewey Riley brought him huge success and David readily states that having crochet to turn to helps him relax, on and off the set.
Breathtakingly beautiful, Bette Davis, the Hollywood glamour actress was well known for sitting down quietly between shoots, with her crochet hook and finishing off an intricate lace doily or table place setting. The famous singer, Cher, who has often confided to her adoring fans that she loves to sit and crochet, was photographed on stage in a stunning dress that had been especially made for her using the crochet method. While working closely with Meryl Streep the two ladies would often sit together talking about their children while keeping busy with their crochet hooks and wool.