There is a wealth of crafting activities available, with needlework options such as knitting, crochet and macrame being popular choices for those who want to complete beautifully handmade textiles.
Crafting can help to heal the mind and boost mental health and wellbeing. Research suggests that it can alleviate symptoms of anxiety, depression, loneliness and even dementia. Crafting is linked with releasing dopamine, the ‘feel good’ hormone
Ensuring that you take the time to engage in a crafting hobby that you enjoy is good for mental health and wellbeing, and also allows you the satisfaction of regularly completing projects and increasing your skills.
Crafting
Taking time for yourself to do things that you enjoy is important for reducing stress and anxiety, as well as boosting positivity.
Taking part in crafting workshops, or crafting with friends is a great way of socialising, as well as creating strong friendships and bonds. Creating crafting huddles in your local area is also a great way to meet like-minded people who share your passion.
Crafting is easy and convenient to do in any place, at any time. With a ready-stocked craft bag, you are good to go. You can even take your latest project on holiday with you.
Involving family and children in crafting projects is a great way of creating valuable family time together.
Crochet
Crochet is an ideal way for beginners to try their hand at a new crafting skill, or for seasoned crafters to expand their skills repertoire. It is quick and easy to get started with minimal equipment. Some maintain that learning to crochet is easier than learning to knit, making it a popular hobby for those wanting to complete beautiful, bespoke, textiles.
Conveniently, complete crochet kits, such as crochet blanket kits which contain everything needed to start and finish making a blanket, are available from specialist online suppliers. Wool Couture crochet blanket kits, for example, include yarn, a hook, a pattern and instructions.
Crochet is the perfect craft for creating anything from homewares and clothing accessories to toys and baby items.
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