3 Reasons why you must start Crochet or Knit today

Learning to knit or to crochet must be on the to-do list of a modern woman.  Don't think that they are just for grandmothers. In fact, there are a lot of useful benefits in crocheting or knitting that you most likely did not think about.

 

1. It will give you a sense of pride and satisfaction.

 

Nowadays, not so many people know how to crochetor knit.  Bragging about what you have created to those who have no idea how to do it will bring you a lot of pleasure from the attention and compliments you receive.  Plus, you can also get so many orders for scarves that you might not even be able to handle them.

 

2. You will get the same benefits as from meditation.

 

After you muster these skills and they  become something mundane for you, that is, you will not  check your every step, when  the whole process will be programmed and 

your brain begin to relax, you will begin to relax deeply .  Rhythmic, repetitive movement and relaxation have the same benefits to your mind and body as a meditation session, except that.  that after knitting or crocheting  you get a beautiful and soft scarf or sweater.

 

 3. Relieves symptoms of anxiety, stress and depression.

 

Rhythmic movements and concentration on the process itself helps to reduce the syndrome of anxiety, depression, and stress.  When you crochet or knit, it  lowers the heart rate as well as lowers blood pressure after just a few minutes, so if you feel anxious or depressed - grab knitting needles or a crochet hook.