knitting for mental health
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The weekend’s market at Leonardslee Gardens was an absolute success. As a stall holder, I had the pleasure of displaying my knits, art, and the stunning crystal candles made by my daughter and her team at Sienna Blue Handmade. It was a festive event, and I am incredibly grateful to all the lovely customers who…
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This year has been a rollercoaster of emotions for me. From struggling with the symptoms of complex PTSD to dealing with the loss of my mother, as well as the realization that I’ve been living with ADHD and Bipolar disorder all my life, it’s been a challenging journey. However, amidst all the turmoil, I found…
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Research suggests that knitting can have a positive impact on mental health and I know this to be true from personal experience! It provides a gentle, low-stress form of self-care that can help to promote emotional well-being. The repetitive motions involved in knitting can be calming and meditative, and it helps in reducing the stress…
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Hey lovely readers. Knitty Nana Knits has done their first ever Christmas Fair Last Saturday, my daughter and I turned up at the craft fair venue with our car laden with props and stock and proceeded to set up our stall. It was such a joy to see all my knitted things finally on display.…
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So, I’ve been knitting these little headbands lately. I saw them around on the internet and thought I’d have a go. I usually knit in acrylic yarn, but this time I used a blend of acrylic and alpaca. It’s so soft! Just perfect for baby’s head. These knitted baby headbands are available in colours cream,…
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I love autumn. Settling into the colder months with warm knits, snuggles up with a bowl of soup, or out walking amongst the visual display of those incredible colours. The term Knitting for Mental Health is really a thing. It’s helping me, that’s for sure. I have two craft fayres coming up next month and…
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