British knitting therapist Betsan Corkhill surveyed 3,545 knitters, and more than half of them said they felt “very happy” after knitting.  Many of them stated that they knitted specifically for relaxation and stress relief. They reported feeling calmer, happier, less sad, less anxious and more confident.
Corkhill’s study concluded, “Knitting has significant psychological and social benefits, which can contribute to well-being and quality of life.” Another interesting finding from the study was that people who knitted as part of a group were even happier than people who knitted alone.
In another study carried out by Knit For Peace (I've added in references below), 82% of people said that knitting relaxed them and 92% said that knitted improved their mood. Knit For Peace says that there are the same benefits for crochet and needlepoint embroidery.
Wouldn't it be incredible to conduct our own study about the benefits of plant dyeing? For a long time, I've been convinced that the combination of crafting and working with therapeutic plants is very special. 🌿🌱 (Honestly, get in touch if you'd be interested in collaborating with me on an investigation like this!)
Crafting is nourishing for us in many ways! What’s your favourite way to be creative?
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