3 Surprising Mental Health Benefits When You Knit
For decades anecdotal comments about the health benefits of crafting have claimed that crafts such as crochet soothe the mind. New research that confirms these claims now provides irrefutable proof.
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There are so many benefits to taking up a craft or learning a new hobby. Keep reading to learn more about 3 Surprising Health Benefits of Knitting.
1. Reduces Symptoms of Anxiety
Our new mantra? Hands busy, mind focused. The repetitive motion of your needles triggers a release of serotonin that brings an inner sense of peace, thus calming some symptoms of anxiety. Next time you’re feeling a bout of anxiety, reach for your bag and pull out some yarn and your favorite needles, you’ll be on #planetbliss in no time.
2. Promotes Relaxation
Having trouble falling asleep? We’ve all been there. Scientists have come to an important conclusion, knitting is the cure to your insomnia! No, really. Here’s the formula: Soft & Cozy Yarn + Repetitive & Soothing Motions of Your Needles = The Cure for Your Insomnia. VOILA!
3. Provides a Sense of Accomplishment
No, we’re not just referring to the compliments from our loved ones after we gift them our labor of love (though that does help too!) We’re referring to the road to a completed work in progress from conception to execution. Visualizing yourself doing the thing and completing the thing? Phewww. We’re getting goosebumps just thinking about it.
Now that you know the benefits of knitting, how could you not start?!
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In One Stitch Baby Knits, top knitwear designer and author Val Pierce presents 25 simple patterns for practical but adorable baby knits, from bootees to hats to blankets.
Knitting and Crochet A Beginner’s Guide to Methods and Techniques covers all the basics, with step-by-step illustrations, four simple practice projects, and a glossary.
Lace Collection for Knitting showcases 23 patterns from the world’s top lace designers. Knit exquisite lace shawls, hats, and more, with row-by-row directions and charted instructions.
