January 7, 2021 1:00 pm
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In partnership with Bellish
Hello new year, hello same lockdown. If, like us, you’ve using the (past two and current) nationwide lockdowns to take time for you. Finally learning to knit, perfecting your banana bread recipe, finally getting through that pile of unread books or simply re-watching Schitt’s Creek for the 6th time.
With more and more people having an increased amount of time on their hands and an increase in anxiety, more and more people are turning to knitting. Experts have long considered the hobby to be an excellent stress reducer. As focusing your attention solely on a singular task in hand (whether that’s perfecting your Kitchener Stitch or perfecting your Fair Isle technique) and having a tangible end product does wonders for your mindfulness.