Benefits of Knitting and Crocheting

Knitting and crocheting are good for you, it’s official.

Knit for Peace undertook some research into knitting, showing how it has positive health benefits, physical and mental:

    • Lowers blood pressure
    • Reduces depression and anxiety
    • Slows the onset of dementia
    • Is as relaxing as yoga
    • Distracts from chronic pain
    • Increases sense of wellbeing
    • Reduces loneliness and isolation, and increases sense of usefulness and inclusion in society.
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