Blogs about knitting and attention
Many people come to knitting because they feel restless, distracted, or overwhelmed – even if they wouldn’t describe themselves as having “attention difficulties”. In a world designed to fragment focus, knitting can offer a way to anchor attention without force,...
Swap mindless scrolling for mindful knitting
Could you swap scrolling for knitting? If you have started 2026 with a New Year’s resolution to spend less time on your phone, you are not alone. Many people want to swap their habit of scrolling mindlessly on social media for another activity that feels calmer and...
Knitting and wellbeing, reflections on 2025 (Why I Knit bonus episode)
You can listen to the full episode of the Why I Knit podcast via the audio player below, or on your usual podcast app. Knitting and wellbeing have been central themes for us throughout 2025. In this final episode of the Why I Knit podcast for the year, we pause to...
Can knitting reduce blood pressure? A knitting research mystery
Many articles online claim that knitting can reduce blood pressure. For those of us who associate knitting with rest, focus and relaxation, this idea seems completely believable. I’ve even received messages from knitters who noticed lower readings during medical...
