The world may feel chaotic. Your brain might feel stuck on a spinning beach ball. In such times, picking up your knitting might seem insignificant. There are wildfires, elections, and systemic injustices. And you’re just… counting stitches? But here is the truth: I don’t knit because I think yarn will single-handedly save the world. I knit because …
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February feels strange and long. Although the month is short, the gray weather often makes it feel like it lasts for centuries. This is especially true here in the Pacific Northwest. If your brain feels tired, let your knitting do the work. It can help if you’re anxious as well. In this post, we will …
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Knitting for Anxiety: Channeling St. Brigid’s Protection on Bad Brain Days Watch my latest video here: https://youtu.be/NfxfXkWPZ1k Does your anxiety ever feel like a physical weight? Like you’re exposed and just need a shell to crawl into? You aren’t alone. In fact, this feeling is centuries old. In Ireland, there is a tradition surrounding St. …
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If you’re looking for stress-free knitting to help you navigate a ‘Potato Brain’ day, you aren’t alone. Let’s be real: we’ve all had those moments where our executive functioning simply leaves the building. You know the ones. You stare at a complex lace chart like it’s written in ancient Sumerian. Your executive functioning has left the building, …
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Let’s be honest. There is a very thin line between “generous creative spirit” and “resentful sweatshop worker.” If you are currently feeling a tight knot of anxiety in your chest, stop. You promised a blanket to your cousin. You said you’d give a hat to your neighbor. You also committed to knitting socks for your …
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We’ve all been there. You want to create something to soothe your anxiety. Instead, you pick a pattern that makes you want to throw your needles across the room. Suddenly, your “relaxing hobby” is just another source of stress. In my latest video (above), I shared my top 5 specific free patterns for overwhelmed brains. …
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I used to believe that if something I made wasn’t beautiful, it wasn’t worth making.That if I couldn’t draw “well,” I shouldn’t draw at all.That creativity was a talent I must’ve missed out on in the gene lottery. Sound familiar? If you’ve ever ripped out a sketch because it didn’t match the Pinterest version, or …
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You don’t need to be an artist—just open to a little play. When my brain is racing or my energy dips, I turn to these 5 little rituals. They’re tiny acts of creativity, not meant for productivity or perfection—just to help me feel more like myself again. Whether I’m overwhelmed, scattered, or just need a …
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For most of my life, creativity lived in the margins. A doodle in a notebook during a long meeting. A knit row or two on the couch when the day felt too heavy. I didn’t think of it as “art,” really—just something quiet that helped me breathe a little easier. I was nearly 50 when …
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