Exploring the messy realities of using crafting to soften the hard edges of technology
The knitting artifact: Neuroscience and knitting
A look at the weird and wonderful academic articles that have been published about knitting.
Touch and Happiness: What is the evidence?
Can touch have a positive effect on your emotional state? Scientists have wondered this since 1895...
The art of self-care: social butterfly or solo venture?
Emma writes about knitting in the pub and solo-crafting, and how they might promote wellbeing.
Projects: Process vs. Product
– By Anne Ferrey When we started the Yarnfulness Project, our goal was to find hard evidence on the effect of crochet/knitting/crafting on well-being. In researching this, we’ve tended to think about the benefits of crafting as if they would be similar for everyone – despite individual differences, we have been thinking about crafters as … Continue reading Projects: Process vs. Product
Changing perspectives on our research
On using public input to change our research plan, and getting back to basics.
My vessel of escapism
- Lucy Sutcliffe Lucy Sutcliffe is an artist, designer, maker, and textiles teacher, having studied for a BA in Textiles at Goldsmiths University. Her work uses a combination of mixed media, print and stitch, taking inspiration from vintage materials and postcards. She has written for us about her experiences with craft and wellbeing. As a … Continue reading My vessel of escapism
Knitting at the Winter Olympics
Knitting on and off the slopes was popular with athletes as a way of relaxing. We wonder why that might be.
On Crochet and the Art of Chipping Away
Tiny steps can lead to huge results: Demonstrated using the medium of crochet
Research, Stress and Stitches
Beverly Ayling-Smith writes about her experiences of work stress and relaxation by stitching.
