Knitting as Play: Sketchbook Circle Series, Part 7
One of the many gifts of knitting is to facilitate play – which in turn offers opportunities for experimentation, creativity, joy and connection. The Power of Play: A Pathway to Joy, Creativity, and Burnout Prevention It’s hard to imagine now, but I grew...
Books about knitting and mental health
If you’re looking for books about knitting and mental health, you’re in the right place. Whether you’re drawn to personal stories of how knitting has supported wellbeing, interested in academic theory and research on the therapeutic benefits of crafting, or love...
5 reasons knitting is the perfect attention hook
Modern life pulls our attention in many directions. It can be hard to find something that truly holds our focus. Our hobbies need to compete for our attention with social media, phone notifications and streaming algorithms. We’re also often struggling with...
How knitting enhances attention and focus
Recently, attention and ADHD have been among the most common topics to come up when I invite people to ask me questions about knitting and mental health. We’re often told modern life and technology have reduced our attention span and ability to focus. We all...
