Knitting Facts
Knitting for Mental Health
Knitting lowers the heart rate by an average of 11 beats per minute.
Harvard Medical School, Mind & Body Institute 2001
Knitting reduces loneliness and increases our sense of usefulness and inclusion.
The Mayo Clinic, 2011
Knitting improves cognitive skills, reduces memory loss
The Mayo Clinic, 2011
83% knitters and crochetiers say that the biggest benefit of learning the skill is a sense of accomplishment.
The Craft Council