Does Anyone Crochet Or Knit for Mental Health?

I tried once and it helps me a lot !!

I have a friend who crochets to ease her anxiety. I always wish I knew how.

I don't crochet. I did try it but didn't find it interesting enough to learn to do it properly! I do knit occasionally. Not so much for mental health as for something different between other hobbies I'm finding that my hands/fingers get quite painful so I don't spend that much time on my various crafts - knitting cross-stitch, fretwork, pyrography. I very occasionally do glass painting, and I have a candle-making kit waiting for me (that's something I've not done before and don't know when I'll get round to it). I don't do my crafts specifically for mental health but they do relax me and give me feelings of satisfaction once I finish a project.

I ease my mind by writing journals on Devianttart and look at classic comedy shows.

Thank you for sharing! I also find solace in creative activities like gardening and going out for a bike ride. It's inspiring to hear how crochet and knitting bring you peace. It's amazing how these activities can feel like meditation, isn't it? Thanks for starting this conversation!

I don't set my mind at ease. Only sleep makes me feel relaxed. You are lucky to find a hobby you enjoy.

I think it's cool you knit and crochet. It's also good exercise for one's fingers. I like to write in my journal to relax. I especially love writing poetry. It's my passion

Crocheting can be healing. I can get lost in another world while crocheting. And I can even forget to eat and forget the time. So if anyone wants to lose weight, start crocheting. It really does help. For me at least.