Knitting Reduces Pain, Stress, and Anxiety. What scientists & knitters says?

Описание: This video explores how creative hobbies like crafting can significantly support your "mental health", offering much-needed "stress relief" and "anxiety relief". It highlights the "calming" effects of engaging in focused activities, making them perfect for "self care" routines.
Discover how engaging in mindful activities like crafts can positively impact your mental health, offering significant anxiety relief. This video highlights how embracing self care through therapeutic activities can lead to unexpected well-being, providing a productive outlet for stress relief crafts.
Join me as I discuss the many benefits of knitting and crocheting, not just for our mental health but also for physical well-being. These crafts offer incredible stress relief and can even provide muscle soreness relief, acting as a form of craft therapy for both body and mind. Discover how creating can be a powerful tool for comfort and healing. 🧶

TIMESTAMPS:
00:50 - What can crafts like knitting & crocheting do to your Mental Health?
01:01 - Tips for Mental Health
03:08 - Tip for better sleep
04:49 - What can crafts like knitting & crocheting do to your Physical Health?
08:10 - Knitting & Crocheting for Pet's Health
08:52 - Notes, Warnings, Disclaimer
09:56 - Where to start if I never Knitted or Crochet before?

Join me as I discuss the many benefits of knitting and crocheting, not just for our mental health but also for physical well-being. These crafts offer incredible stress relief and can even provide muscle soreness relief, acting as a form of craft therapy for both body and mind. Discover how creating can be a powerful tool for comfort and healing. 🧶

Here is a list of peer-reviewed studies focusing on the relationship between knitting and mental health:

1. Chatterjee, A., Johansson, K., & Tammelin, M. (2023). “Knit and well-being: Knitters' descriptions of the effect of their craft on mental health through analysis of social media narratives.” Journal of Occupational Science. This qualitative study found that knitting brings calmness, structure, and improved coping to people’s lives. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/...


2. Ford, H., & Rose, H. (2025). “The effects of crafts-based interventions on mental health outcomes: A systematic review.” This review examined several studies (including those on knitting), finding significant short-term benefits for anxiety, depression, mood, and wellbeing. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38406...


3. Riley, J., & Corkhill, B. (2013). “The benefits of knitting for personal and social wellbeing in adulthood: Findings from an international survey.” British Journal of Occupational Therapy. The study surveyed over 3,500 knitters and found that knitting was associated with feelings of calm, happiness, and improved social contact.
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4. Corkhill, B., Hemmings, J., Maddock, A., & Riley, J. (2014). “Knitting and wellbeing.” Textile: The Journal of Cloth and Culture. This research explored the psychological and social benefits of knitting, including as a tool for stress reduction and self-care. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/1...


These studies provide strong peer-reviewed evidence for the benefits of knitting on mental health, including lower stress and anxiety, improved mood, and enhanced wellbeing and social connection.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases...
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-relea...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?otoo...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39956...