Knitting As Therapy

[broken_one]

I recently learned to knit, and now I am addicted. It's all I think about all day at work, can't wait to get home and knit. I knit in my sleep. My therapist says it's something about the alternating sides. the left and the right, moving the yarn from left to right, the clicking of the needles.

Anyone else find knitting therapeutic? I suppose there are worse addictions. ;)

 

[CraftyCath]

I used to knit and crochet but now I prefer to do embroidery. I do free style embroidery and cross stitch. With the cross stitch it is back and forth, back and forth. Very therapeutic. Keep it up broken_one!

 

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[Stacie]

I took up knitting and also find it very therapeutic. I love the sound the clicking needles make. I've been going through a rough time and am on my 6th scarf of the month. (I like to keep it simple,lol)

 

[amethist]

Knitting is very therapeutic, even if just for a short time to focus your mind on something.

I am a supporter and knitted and sewed for years before my husband was diagnosed 4 years ago, after his accident.

I have lost count of how many babies children's and adults garments I have knitted since then. It calms me after a tough day with hubby, and keeps me occupied when he goes to bed early at night.

As for it being an addiction, who cares if it is, you end up with something looking good and useful when it's finished. :tup:

Keep going with it, maybe you could all post pics up of what you finish.

Amethist

 

[Tiger Kitten]

I knit too. I'm trying to reteach myself crocheting. I have some really nice yarn and am going to make a baby blanket.

Tiger

 

[broken_one]

I just learned in February, and I've knit about 13 scarves :D due to infertility and 8 lost babies, I cannot bring myself to knit anything baby.

Oh yes, I've love to see what you all have knitted. My degree is in art and I have loved finding a new (portable) way to express myself creatively.

 

[CraftyCath]

It took me so long to do this cross stitch but I loved every minute! It's about 4 feet long and the frame was sooooo expensive but it makes me smile every time I see it. :)

 

[broken_one]

WOW!!! CC that is AWESOME!!! :):):) (yes, I am yelling) ;)

Thanks for sharing!!!

 

[CraftyCath]

Thanks Broken. x

 

[amethist]

Oh wow CraftyCath that is brilliant.

I can crotchet, cross stitch,(So many not framed because of the cost. :rolleyes: ), and tapestry, though never tried lace making or tatting.