Stress relieving
In a stressful life, we all must accustom ourselves to one or many stress relieving activities. It can help us feel relieved and enable us to carry on our day-to-day activities with much more energy. Knitting has been proven to have therapeutic elements that can effectively reduce stress and help beat the negative elements of stress.
Makes us feel productive
If you are knitting, it is highly likely that you will end up with some piece of clothing or article that can serve a utilitarian purpose. The activity will leave you with an award that you can proudly claim for the rest of your life. You can hang it on a wall showcasing your talent, use it for its purpose or gift it to your loved ones. Whatever you do, you will be left in amazement upon yourself which will make you feel productive.
Improves memory and concentration
The act of knitting stimulates your mind in such a way that you are forced to retain memory and carefully exercise your next knit. For example, you need to vitally keep check of what color comes next and the number of rows your pattern requires during the time of knitting. The craft of knitting forces your mind to rely on its memory centers for processing.
Reduces anxiety
Knitting as a craft contains several rhythmic and repetitive motions which sort of help you achieve a meditation like state while you are knitting. It sends you into a tranquil state where you are simply existing and not thinking about the past or fretting about the future. It is a great activity for someone suffering from anxiety or other mental illnesses like depression.
