Knitting

Knitting is an old hobby that has became popular recently due to its positive impacts on mental health and wellbeing. It’s quite useful too: you’ll be able to make your own clothes!

Pros:

  • Therapeutic
  • Low cost
  • Relaxing, helping lower blood pressure
  • Reduces depression and anxiety
  • Increased sense of wellbeing
  • You’re not looking at a screen
  • Enjoy for any length of time
  • Can be social (you can chat while doing it)
  • Suitable for all ages
  • Not reliant on the weather
  • Make your own clothes!

Cons:

  • Can take a long time to learn
  • Too slow for some people

Find your local knitting & crochet club here

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