Benefits Of Crocheting

If you are a crafter or you just like to learn new things. Crocheting can be a great thing to learn about and I’m going to tell you why. Let's start off with the definition of crocheting. Crochet is a needlework technique using a crochet hook plus yarn or crochet thread, but it might also be fabric, wire, twine, or other innovative material. If you ever want a nice sweater or even hats, scarfs picking up the art of crocheting might be the thing for you. In this essay I’m going to explore the health benefits as well as the creative aspects. It all started the day that I learned to crochet. One day we had a day off of school while I was living in the group home, and one of the older girls was sitting by herself crocheting a beanie. It was the

No one is quite sure when and where crochet got started. The word comes from croc, or croche, the Middle French word for hook, and the Old Norse word for hook is krokr. The author says, “crocheting that we know now was first seen in the 16th century in france. It was then known by “crochet lace”. But of course there isn't a real source as to who was the first to pick up a hook and some thread and actually crochet anything. In that time period the wealthy would always dress themselves in expensive lace gowns, jackets, headpieces so the poor would try and imitate them by crocheting the “rich man's lace”. (Marks) Moving forward to around 1837 – 1901, crochet patterns were available for flowerpot holders, bird cage covers, lamp mats and shades, tablecloths, purses, men's caps and waistcoats, even a rug with footwarmers to be placed under the card table for card players.From the years 1900 until 1930 women were crocheting afghans, car rugs and other things. From 1960s and 1970s crochet took off and can be seen today as three-dimensional sculptures, clothing, or rugs and tapestries that depict abstract and realistic designs and

By crocheting it has been shown to release serotonin, a natural anti depressant in the human body. Doctor Wilson says, “Serotonin impacts every part of your body, from your emotions to your motor skills. Serotonin is a natural mood stabilizer. It’s the chemical that helps with sleeping, eating, and digesting. It also helps with reducing depression,regulating anxiety, it can heal wounds ,stimulate nausea and maintain bone health.” Vercillo says, “CNN has even reported that in a study 1 of more than 3,500 knitters, that have been depressed reported feeling happier after knitting”. Yarncrafts helps with a lot of forms of anxiety. It keeps your hands busy and your mind focused. It brings the internal mind to a calmer space for when you’re coping with anxiety. Studies have shown that crochet can postpone age-related memory loss. Crocheting can even be a aid for those people who are already experiencing signs of dementia. Another disorder that crocheting helps with is Insomnia. Insomnia is a inability to sleep. You are tired but you can’t sleep so then you get mad that you can’t sleep, which just keep you up making it harder to sleep. Focusing on a soothing and easy repetitive crochet or knit project and your body and mind can often wind down enough to get to bed. Stitchlinks, a UK organization that does research on the benefits of