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Tag: Craft

Messy Realities: Technology, Craft and Accessiblity

July 23, 2018July 25, 2018Leave a comment

Exploring the messy realities of using crafting to soften the hard edges of technology

Touch and Happiness: What is the evidence?

May 31, 2018July 25, 2018Leave a comment

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?

May 30, 2018June 1, 2018Leave a comment

Emma writes about knitting in the pub and solo-crafting, and how they might promote wellbeing.

Changing perspectives on our research

April 24, 2018Leave a comment

On using public input to change our research plan, and getting back to basics.

Knitting at the Winter Olympics

February 28, 2018April 24, 20181 Comment

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

February 27, 2018April 24, 2018Leave a comment

Tiny steps can lead to huge results: Demonstrated using the medium of crochet

Research, Stress and Stitches

February 12, 2018April 24, 20181 Comment

Beverly Ayling-Smith writes about her experiences of work stress and relaxation by stitching.

Five Ways Crafting Could Help your Mental Health

January 29, 2018January 29, 20182 Comments

Anne looks into whether knitting or crochet help your mental health.

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