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