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Flow and rest in Unfolding Parallel Landscapes: Sketchbook Circle Series, Part 6
Flow and rest are both so important in preventing burnout. Paula describes a stitching project that helped her find both.
Books about knitting and mental health
A list of books about knitting and mental health, ranging from more academic textbooks, to personal narratives, to pattern books.
Hope, burnout and creativity: Sketchbook Circle Series, Part 5
Hope, burnout and creativity are closely connected. Paula explores these themes in the next installment of the Sketchbook Circle Series.
5 reasons knitting is the perfect attention hook
Knitting is the perfect attention hook. Here are 5 reasons it’s such a useful tool for focusing and holding our attention.
How knitting enhances attention and focus
Many knitters report that knitting enhances attention and focus. Here are 4 ways knitting can help regulate attention and improve focus.
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
Reflections: Sketchbook Circle Series, Part 4
Reflecting is an important part of psychological work. Here Paula weaves meta-reflections into a piece for the Sketchbook Circle Series.
Journal Club: Crochet improves attention
Dr Mia Hobbs and Dr Paula Redmond discuss a research study investigating how crochet improves attention (Sebastiano et al, 2025)
Reflections on Me-Made-May: How making my own clothes allowed me to show up in photographs
Mia offers her reflections on why and how she decided to take part in Me-Made-May 2025, particularly how it feels to take and share photos of herself.
