Knitting has several surprising health benefits both to physical and mental health. In a knitting for peace recent survey the following health benefits were uncovered:

•  Lowers blood pressure
• Reduces depression and anxiety
• Improves cognitive function
• Slows the onset of dementia
• Knitting is as relaxing as yoga
• Wards off arthritis and tendinitis
• Distracts from chronic pain
• Provides an opportunity for creativity
• Increases a sense of wellbeing
• Reduces loneliness and isolation
• Increases a sense of usefulness and inclusion in society

 

Who knew that such a simple activity could provide numerous health benefits. From your physical to your psychological wellbeing, a needle and thread has the ability to transform the way we feel and think, one stitch at a time.

 

The knits in this post are a sneak peek of our PERRIAM knitting patterns due for release very soon! 

Christina x