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Messages: Sketchbook Circle Series, Part 3

Knitting has long been used to tell stories and send messages. Here Dr Paula Redmond creates her own for the Sketchbook Circle Series, Part 3

Book Club: The Psychology of Craft

Dr Mia Hobbs and Dr Paula Redmond discuss the books they have read on the psychology of craft: Craftfulness (Tahsin & Davidson) and Craft Psychology (Kirketerp)

Challenge: Sketchbook Circle Series, Part 2

Dr Paula Redmond explores the theme of “Challenge” through a mending project that also explores loss and grief – the Sketchbook Circle Series, Part 2

Why I Knit Q&A (Bonus episode)

Dr Mia Hobbs and Dr Paula Redmond answer your questions about knitting and mental health in this bonus Q&A episode of the Why I Knit podcast.

Journal Club: Promoting health through yarncraft

Dr Mia Hobbs and Dr Paula Redmond discuss a research article exploring the experiences of an online knitting group living with mental distress

Knitting is the ultimate activity for mental health microgains

Mental health microgains are quick wins to support our wellbeing. Learn how knitting is the ultimate activity for mental health microgains

Anchoring: Sketchbook Circle Series, Part 1

Dr Paula Redmond explores the theme of “anchoring” through yarncraft – the Sketchbook Circle Series, Part 1

The therapeutic power of knitting through grief

Knitting can be a powerful tool for supporting us in grief. Dr Paula Redmond shares her experiences of knitting through loss in the Guide to After Life podcast.

Journal Club: The Benefits of Knitting for Personal and Social Wellbeing in Adulthood

Dr Mia Hobbs and Dr Paula Redmond discuss a recent research article exploring the mental health benefits of needlecraft.

Connect with your values through knitting

Knitting can help you connect with your values and the things that really matter to you. Mia’s Bit by Bit dress is a great example of this.