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How to Use Crochet As a Tool for Introspection
Crochet therapy is the new old thing in town
Crochet Therapy is real.
There are YouTube channels with thousands of subscribers, books, and probably things I haven’t discovered yet that teach but above all talk about all the advantages of crocheting.
Although crochet is often seen as “only” a hobby or a creative outlet and we normally think of our grandmas or ourselves when we were kids crocheting for fun, it can also serve as a powerful tool for introspection and self-discovery. This is because, through the rhythmic motion of looping yarn through hooks, there lies a unique opportunity to delve deeper into one’s thoughts, emotions, and innermost reflections.
Reconnecting with this old hobby has helped me explore its therapeutic benefits, and it can also help you if you also feel you need to reconnect with yourself.
The call
Last year, my then eight-year-old son kept looking for videos on how to learn to crochet. My sister had knitted a few things for him and my other son, and he had become very intrigued and eager to create his own toys.
Coincidentally, every day on the way to school, we pass by the doorstep of a crocheting and knitting place, so it…
