Did you know that knitting can do more than keep you warm? It can also help you cope with stress and improve your mental health. Knitting therapy is a form of creative expression that uses yarn and needles. You can knit various items, such as scarves, hats, or blankets. Knitting therapy can benefit your mind
Arjaye shares some of her chronic illness journey and how therapeutic knitting has helped her though the tough times and how it might help you too.
Wartime knitting was more than a hobby – it was an act of patriotism.
Knitting is a relaxing and therapeutic pastime, and this winning combination focuses on mindfulness and the perfect stress-busting knitting projects. Whether you choose a portable project to knit on the go, a group project to do with friends, or one that introduces new skills to stimulate a creative mind, this book is the perfect path to keeping calm. The book is aimed at beginners as well as more advanced knitters, but does not include anything more complex than basic knit and purl stitches, increasing, decreasing and some simple colourwork. Lynne Rowe covers the essential techniques at the start of the book, followed by projects that have been specifically designed for mindfulness. The projects themselves are split into five sections: Quick and Easy, Portable, Group, Big, and New Skills. Within these sections, you can choose to make things such as a wash cloth, a hat, a blanket, a shawl and an evening bag, amongst others. Every single one has been designed to promote calm and mindfulness and all the projects are beautifully photographed with clear and simple knitting patterns. The Introduction is written by Betsan Corkhill, an experienced healthcare professional who founded the community interest company stitchlinks.com in 2005. It has grown into a global online community for those who enjoy the therapeutic benefits of craft, and in particular, knitting. Betsan has also advised on the projects included in the book and repetitive techniques to promote a calm state. The five sections have different ways of promoting calm and the feelgood factor: Quick and Easy: the projects in this section are designed for when you when you feel like a quick fix to raise your mood. Use your favourite colours and textures to enhance the benefits of the rhythmic movements and the feelgood effects. The feeling of success you experience will motivate and inspire you. Portable: These smaller projects are even more portable, so keep one in your bag at all times. Use it to manage stress on the go, on your commute to work, in your lunch break, when travelling or at any other time when life is getting a bit much and you need to feel calm. Group: Getting together with friends to knit, chat and laugh over a cuppa is one of life’s joys. Supportive friends help us to live longer, healthier, happier lives so why not combine the calming nature of knitting with the support of being with friends? It’s a powerful way to switch off your stress fight-or-flight response and switch on a bit of fun, play and laughter. Big: It’s a lovely cosy feeling to sit quietly at home with your Big project on your lap, keeping you warm as you knit. Let it be your constant friend, the one you turn to to find calm and consistency when the world around you feels a bit frantic. As you get into the flow of the pattern, its familiarity will enable you to settle into a soothing rhythm whenever you need to knit yourself calm. New Skills: Learning new skills on a regular basis is essential for nurturing a healthy brain, opening new neural pathways and even encouraging the growth of new brain cells right into old age. This section focuses on a range of new skills to encourage you to experiment with different stitch patterns and combinations of colour and textures. They are designed specifically to stimulate your creative mind. Whatever your skill level, there are plenty of projects in this book to help you achieve calm, bust those stress levels and enjoy a pastime which is creative, fun and produces beautiful projects to wear, or for the home.
Therapeutic knitting expert, Betsan Corkhill, explains that there's a scientific reason why knitting makes you feel good!
Therapeutic knitting expert, Betsan Corkhill, explains that there's a scientific reason why knitting makes you feel good!
The effects of knitting, and many other crafts, are not that far off from the positive and healing effects of meditation.
She creates everything herself, but as the demand for her work grows, she says she will need to reach out to others for help. She's also developing an oversized yarn, so that others can try their hand at extreme knitting.
Knitting and crochet are often used therapeutically in group settings for substance abuse, pregnant women on bed rest and for those coping with social anxiety. There are several reasons why group crafting is so effective in addressing these challenges.
Meet a group of dedicated volunteers who create what are known as "therapeutic hand muffs." In each muff, comfort, warmth and simple stimulation have been literally knitted in, to help people suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
Ellen Rubin, a trained immunologist that took up knitting - being creative by thinking outside of the box and design something unique.
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An Interview with Danielle Kerani, founder of AK Kerani, a social enterprise that promotes mental health and knitting as the outlet.
For about two years, Utah Health & Human Rights’ knitting group has given torture survivors the opportunity to learn a therapeutic activity and form new friendships. However, an event happening in mid-November will take the group’s benefits even further by letting participants show off their work and earn a bit of income to help support their families. Members of UHHR’s knitting group will host a booth at The Jewish Community Center’s upcoming Hanukkah Market, where they’ll sell a wide variety of handmade items. Hats, scarves, purses, shawls and outfits for babies will be available for between $4 and $30. About a dozen of the group’s participants — mostly Congolese and Iraqi women — will sell their crafts at the event, which runs from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, at the center, located at 2 N. Medical Dr. in Salt Lake City. The money from all items sold at the event will go directly to the woman who made it. UHHR, which started the knitting group, provides a spectrum of mental health, physical health, and case management services to refugees, immigrants, asylees and asylum-seekers who experienced torture or severe war trauma before resettling in Utah. At any given time, UHHR is serving about 350 survivors, as well as their family members. The knitting group serves two primary purposes — to teach UHHR clients a therapeutic activity and to help them build social connections. Knitting can help alleviate depression, anxiety, and chronic pain, which many torture survivors cope with on a daily basis. On top of these trauma-related health struggles, refugees and immigrants often experience extreme social isolation due to their new country’s cultural and language barriers. So, every Tuesday, the knitting group women gather at UHHR to practice the calming craft, sip tea, and make friends who speak their native language. “This group has saved my life,” one of the group’s regulars said. The woman — a refugee from the Democratic Republic of Congo — said she used to stay home by herself all of the time, sick and in pain. Then, she started attending the knitting group. “I now have friends, and I am good at something,” she said. Sometimes, when she knits at her apartment complex, the woman’s neighbors come up to see what she’s working on. When they compliment her on her craft, she feels pride in what she’s doing. “I still have pain and stress in my life, but now I have something to do that distracts me,” she said. “When I feel bad, I pick up the yarn and sticks and make new things.” For more information about the knitting group or its booth at the Hanukkah Market, get in touch with Amal Muftin at .
Cue the delicate clicking of knitting needles, and we're welcomed into Samantha Moore's charming reflection on the craft of healing.
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Did you know that knitting can do more than keep you warm? It can also help you cope with stress and improve your mental health. Knitting therapy is a form of creative expression that uses yarn and needles. You can knit various items, such as scarves, hats, or blankets. Knitting therapy can benefit your mind
Elevate your knitwear collection with the Knitter Sweatshirt, proudly declaring, "I have 99 problems but knitting isn't one of them." This cozy and humorous garment not only offers warmth but also serves as a playful reminder that amidst life's challenges, finding solace in the therapeutic art of knitting can be a source of joy and relaxation. All items are made to order. They will ship within one week from one of our printing partners. Please allow sufficient time for production and shipping. Highlights • Handmade • Materials: 50% Cotton, 50% Polyester Description Ideal for any situation, a unisex medium-heavy blend crewneck sweatshirt is pure comfort. These garments are made from polyester and cotton. This combination helps the design come out looking fresh and beautiful. The collar is ribbed knit, so it retains its shape even after washing. There are no itchy side seams on these sweaters. Unisex 18000 Sweatshirt PRODUCT DETAILS .: 50% Cotton 50% Polyester .: Medium-heavy fabric (8.0 oz/yd² (271.25 g/m²)) .: Loose fit .: Sewn in label .: Runs true to size NOTE: For the oversized look, order sizes larger than your normal size. Care Instructions: Machine Wash Inside Out Cold, Tumble Dry Warm, Do Not Dryclean You’re going to love this Sweatshirt and our customer service! Our products are one-of-a-kind and not found in stores. Add something truly unique to your wardrobe now. Shop our entire EAC Creative Concepts collection here: www.etsy.com/shop/eaccreativeconcepts or www.eaccreativeconcepts.etsy.com Please take note of our general policies: SHIPPING ADDRESS Please ensure that you provide the correct shipping address when placing your order, as we cannot make changes after your order is placed. We will ship to the address specified on your order. We will not be responsible for replacements or refunds in the event of an incorrect shipping address. SHIP BY DATE Items will be shipped by the 'ship by' date indicated on your invoice, unless unforeseen circumstances (such as weather-related delays, out-of-stock items, or temporary facility closures) necessitate a change in the ship-by date. CANCELLATIONS/RETURNS/EXCHANGES Cancellations are not possible for this item, as sweatshirts are sent for printing and shipping immediately upon order placement. Due to the made-to-order and custom nature of this item, as well as limited warehouse space, we do not accept returns or exchanges. If your sweatshirt arrives damaged or defective, please inform us, providing a picture of the defect or damage so that we can request a replacement. We do not issue refunds. HAPPY CUSTOMER GUARANTEE Our goal is to have satisfied and content customers. If you have any concerns or questions about your order, please contact us promptly via email at [email protected]. See more information in our Policy Section if you have additional questions. By purchasing from our shop, you are agreeing to our shop's terms. Color Disclaimer: Every computer monitor can vary in terms of brightness, contrast and even colors, so it is possible that your item color(s) may not match exactly what you see on your screen.
Use our twiddle muff pattern to bring comfort to patients with Alzheimer’s, arthritis and dementia
While many knitters enjoy the solitude of knitting on your own, an international online survey found that knitting in a group […]
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Deb Schick is a nurse at the Sherbrooke Community Centre. A few months ago she came across an online page from the United Kingdom about twiddle muffs and their therapeutic application for dementia patients.
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With simple beginner stitches and a small amount of yarn you can crochet a fun Tic-Tac-Toe game board and pieces to play with today!
Reap the benefits of therapeutic knitting: an effective, accessible self-help tool to manage stress, depression, anxiety disorders, chronic pain and more.
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Knitting Therapy - Why Knitting Is Good For You! Knitting is a great way to relieve stress/anxiety plus allows you to learn new skills.
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More about Twiddle® Cat Muff: This wonderfully therapeutic muff will warm hands and double as a loveable plush cat that can comfort and calm agitated clients through repetitively tactile stimulation. Tethered within the center of the muff is a very soft, squeezable ball. On the outside of the muff, there are three exchangeable gadgets that include a sealed satin bag of movable marbles, a strand of textured ribbons and a loop of colorful wooden beads which all offer stimulating hand activities. Hook and loop tab provides additional stimulating noise and movement. Machine wash and dry. Related Categories: Senior Activities : Cognitive Therapy : Alzheimer's Therapy Senior Activities : Sensory Stimulation : Tactile Special Needs : Sensory Solutions : Sensory Stimulation : Fidgets Special Needs : Sensory Solutions : Sensory Stimulation : Tactile Packaging And Environmental Quantity Per Pack 1 NetSuite Item Attribute Attributes Allergen - Latex No Marketing Attributes Warranty Duration 60 Instruction Language(s) English Instructions Included Yes Label Maker Data Attributes Youngest Recommended Age 0 months
Fidget Cuff Digital Pattern. Crochet this sweet colorful Fidget Cuff with several textured stitches and puff stitch flower. Twiddle or fidget cuffs are claimed to provide sensory therapeutic activities for people with Alzheimer's Disease or dementia as the muff can provide a warm comforting feel for fidgeting and restless fingers. This listing for a DIGITAL PATTERN not a finished Fidget Cuff. Materials: Scraps of cotton or acrylic worsted weight #4 yarn (approximately 70 yards total) H /5.00 mm hook Tapestry needle Size: 5” w x 5 ½” h Skill level: Advanced Beginner Embellishments: flower, beads, curly Q, buttons Member of the Crochet Guild of America Copyright ©2023 Crochet Bags & More.
The Cosmopolitan Cowl is your perfect accessory for the spring season, and was designed to go perfectly with your Cosmopolitan Beanie – check out both patterns to create your own unique set! The repetitive stitch pattern is relaxing and therapeutic, and you’ll be amazed by how easily you can create such a highly textured fabric. The hook size and yarn weight combination ensures that this project will not stay in your WIP stash for too long! The horizontal “ribbings” within the pattern allow the cowl to fold naturally when worn, creating a unique, asymmetric and eye-catching design.
