Crocheting

My therapy!

cartoon women crocheting with love
assortment of yarn person holding a ball of white yarn woman happily crocheting letter dice spell out hand made surrounded by yarn

Yarn is transformative in more ways than you might think. Knitting and crocheting can reduce anxiety and release serotonin(a natural analgesic and antidepressant associated with feelings of happiness). The precise handwork occupies the brain enough to take our minds off the source of our anxiety. It creates a sense of calm, much like meditation. Mindful activities can help you stay in the present and give you greater focus.

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