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