6 Ways Knitting is Good For You

Feeling stressed? life is getting crazy? grab your yarns and needles here’s 6 knitting benefits for your health and well-being:

1- Stress Relief

Knitting has proven to help relaxing muscles, boosting immune system, and optimizing blood flow.

2- Knitting is an Antidepressant

According to Dr. Mercola an Osteopathic medicine physician:

“Crafting activates your brain’s reward centers to release dopamine, a neurotransmitter that’s sometimes described as a “natural antidepressant.”

So knitting is responsible for happiness and feeling calm. Plus knitting is way cheaper than therapy!

3- Knitting Strengthens Memory

According to Psychology Today:

“ Some early research has shown that moving your eyes from side to side for 30 seconds every day can boost memory by 10%”

4- Knitting is Considered “Constructive Addiction”

People with habits like binge eating or smoking can take up knitting to help replace these habits.

5- Knitting Helps Patients and Relieves Pain

Some hospitals implemented knitting as therapy to help patients deal with their illnesses and pain.

“Knitting can quite literally take your mind off pain,”

6- Knitting is a Great Conversation Starter

Knitting in public either in a park, bus, or school is a wonderful way to meet knew people and start a conversation.

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