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The Health Benefits of Knitting and Crochet Pt. 2 Yarncrafting through the Darkness by Kathryn Vercillo This is the second part of a two part blog on the health benefits of needle arts Crochet and Knitting Through Grief Grief is a unique situation that isn’t quite a mental health condition but has some of the same features. It is something that unfortunately we all have to experience at one time or another in our lives. Even though we know that, when we go through it we often feel very alone. Knitting and crochet have been found to offer an...

Get Well with Yarn! Health Benefits of Knitting and Crochet. By Kathryn Vercillo Knitting and crochet are habits that offer the opportunity for deep relaxation. This, in turn, gives crafters a variety of health benefits. It may seem obvious that yarncrafting can reduce stress-related health conditions. However, you might be surprised to learn that there are other significant benefits including symptom relief for mental health conditions as well as the reduction of physical pain. You don’t need to be a master crafter to reap the benefits of knitting and crochet; even learning the simplest stitches can put you on...

Supporting Your Local Yarn Shops Our Network of Plymouth Yarn Retailers   Knitting is an undertaking that involves and fosters community. The act of making something with yarn is often an act of love and intention. Another dimension is the circle of friends that knitters make while they are engaging their passion and sharing it with others. Knitting circles have been a tradition for as long as their has been the ability to knit. We see the modern local yarn shop as an extension of that network and we are proud to say that our yarns are available at...