The practice of weaving is a manual activity that has been accompanying us for years with the creation of infinite artistic pieces present in our lives, either in some woven object that we had, have or probably will have. This activity connects us directly with our present, and it turns out to be a refreshing hobby in the midst of the chaos we experience due to our busy daily schedule.
One of the ills of this generation is due to the unbridled rhythm that we carry almost daily, where stopping and breathing for a while seems like a waste of time or even may be impossible, due to our multiple commitments, technology also plays a game with us. against because it usually absorbs us, in such a way that when we want to realize it, time flew by and we neglect those activities that we liked so much and filled us with satisfaction, which not only brings us unhappiness but also a high stress load that directly affects our Health.
They say that if a machine is not used, it atrophies over time and may stop working. The same thing happens with our brain when we stop exercising it daily and we only feed it with stress from living on autopilot.
But don't worry, every problem has a solution and you can literally experience this solution thanks to your hands. According to a scientific study called "Knit For Peace" carried out in a British NGO, where some 22,000 knitters participated with the objective of knitting for people in need, after carrying out this activity the knitters claimed to experience considerable improvements in their health, for this reason the decision was taken. decision to test 1,000 knitters to verify what was said, after doing this test the results dictated that more than 90% of the participants improved their mood after knitting and others claimed to experience rest and relaxation while doing so.
I am not really surprised by their claims, since if you have ever knitted you will know that what they say is not a lie. Crocheting demands concentration and focus on what is being done, it also helps us improve precision in the hands and eyes to move faster and faster, among many other benefits.
The most notable benefits of knitting are:
- Strengthening of memory, thanks to the repetitions of stitch after stitch and constant novelty in the shapes.
- It helps people with anxiety, since a busy mind displaces worrying and catastrophic thoughts, helping to stay focused on the present and on the move.
- It encourages creativity and increases your self-esteem, where we can give free rein to our imagination knitting things we never imagined, to challenge ourselves to achieve new personal achievements.
- It helps reduce stress thanks to the release of endorphins and the production of dopamine, as with any activity we enjoy, when we feel happy our body experiences it too.
- Helps slow down neural aging, preventing diseases such as dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Helps reduce muscle pain and pain sensation caused by diseases such as osteoarthritis, arthritis, among others.
That said, you no longer have an excuse for not implementing knitting as a relaxing activity, you can do it anywhere and at any time of the day where you perhaps need a little peace. Because you only need your ball, a hook and a lot of creativity.
If you have never done it, don't worry, we will guide you from the beginning, we invite you to review our YouTube channel CrochetTUBEANDO By VAVIg where we teach you step by step how to get started in the world of crochet fabric.