Why you should knit or learn to knit: What does knitting do to us as humans? What does it protect us from? What does it do for us?
1. Knitting helps you relax.
It has been proven - you can read a lot about it on the NDR website - that knitting is relaxing and that people who knit several times a week are significantly less stressed. This lowers blood pressure and prevents things like heart disease. So you should take enough time to do it and have a little break from everyday life.
2. Knitting can reduce depression.
A study by the Washington Post shows that 81% of those affected were happier after knitting than before. Knitting stimulates the brain in a special and, above all, effective way that alleviates the indicators of depression.
3. Knitting makes you proud and triggers feelings of happiness.
You should definitely get to know the feeling when you have finished knitting a project. You put all your time, enthusiasm and enthusiasm into this one piece of work and now it is finished! The effort and hard work was worth it, which will certainly show. In the end, as with everything: practice makes perfect.
4. Knitting offers creative freedom.
There are so many design options when knitting. You can freely use different colors, patterns, shapes and materials. There are no limits to what you can create - whether it's a hat, a dress, a skirt, socks or accessories for your cousin's birthday.
5. Knitting can reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.
In the US, it was found that faithful knitting or crocheting between the ages of 50 and 65 reduces the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease between the ages of 79 and 85.
6. Knitting helps you get rid of bad habits.
You've been busy with the knitting project for days...
...and yet you completely forget about cigarettes or a sumptuous meal because you're bored.
7. Knitting teaches us to fight for our goals.
Never give up, even if you fail at first. Because when you start learning to knit, you may have to unravel everything and start again from the beginning. An experience that you can still use in your life.
8. Knitting facilitates conversations between generations.
Experts can be found quickly among the older ones. The young ones have creative, new ideas. This way, tips and tricks can be exchanged and people can get to know each other. Knitting brings young and old together.
9. Knitting inspires friends and family.
It's a joy to see family members or friends receive something handmade as a gift. Anyone can buy something, but the effort of making something yourself is often met with greater gratitude and appreciation from the recipient, and you can also present your work with pride and confidence.
10. Knitting brings like-minded people together.
You will meet friendly knitting colleagues, because the shared joy of knitting and handicrafts brings you together. Knitting courses also bring together a whole range of people who all share the same passion. You can learn new things and exchange ideas with others.
If you feel addressed or inspired by our 10 reasons to knit, we would of course be delighted!
