Beam N Read Hands Free Lights are not only useful for knitting, quilting, and other needlework, they are particularly helpful during power outages. Of course, they can enable someone to do needlework or read while the power is out. However, they are also useful as a personal mobility light for walking in the dark, especially up/down stairs, and for other many other daily tasks. With its flat base, it can also be placed on a table as a mini-lamp.