Why I Knit Book Club: Exploring craft, creativity and wellbeing
We love getting cosy with a good book and geeking out about knitting, craft, creativity and psychology. And it’s especially fun when we can chat and geek out together. This is why we introduced occasional bonus Book Club episodes to the Why I Knit podcast. In...
Knitting for exam stress: surviving exam season one stitch at a time
As a clinical psychologist who specialises in working with teenagers, I support many young people and their parents through revision and exams at this time of year. While it is tempting to press pause on life and focus only on study, my advice is not to give up your...
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...
