KNITTING
A great way to unwind 🧶
Knitting is said to be one of the most relaxing and calming activities you can do, as it reduces stress and is good for anxiety. Knitting helps to stimulate the brain, keep focus, and improve your memory.
While knitting is now seen stereotypically as something for “old ladies”, it was initially a male-only occupation! In 1527, the first knitting union was established in Paris, France — and no women were allowed to join. After the knitting machine was invented in the late 1500s, knitting by hand became a useful hobby, rather than a necessity. Since it transformed into a leisurely craft, this may explain why it was no longer considered a male task.