If you are looking for a new, creative, Pastime that’s good for your Mental Health, helps with dexterity and coordination then why not try Knitting? If you have never tried this popular activity before then start by purchasing a Beginners Knitting Kit from a reputable, professional company such as Stitch and story . Even if you are an experienced Knitter but haven’t been able to do any for a while, these complete kits contain everything you could possibly need to get started again. Knitting needles, a selection of quality wool, an easy-to-follow pattern and a darning needle to sew up the finished item. It’s long been documented and endorsed by Medical Practitioners that knitting is really good for your Mental Health and helps to stimulate the mind.
Many Patients struggling with Mental Health issues have testified to all the positive benefits knitting has given them and how it really helped to overcome their problems. You could join a knitting club, make lots of new friends as well as learn new skills, have some fun and talk to others who are in a similar position to you. Knitting clubs can be found all over the Country and you should be able to find one close to wherever you live.
Young or old, male or female, joining a knitting club or just knitting with family and friends is a great tonic for loneliness, anxiety, fear and low mood.