Issue 53: Knit On With Confidence and Hope Through All Crises

Life is challenging for all of us right now - perhaps for different reasons, but challenging nonetheless. No matter how this Covid-19 situation is impacting you and your loved ones, I have no doubt that it is causing stress. Stress can sometimes be helpful in the short-term, but long-term stress, chronic stress is harmful. That's why it is more important

“Knit on, with confidence and hope, through all crises.”

Elizabeth Zimmerman

Dear friend,

Life is challenging for all of us right now – perhaps for different reasons, but challenging nonetheless. No matter how this Covid-19 situation is impacting you and your loved ones, I have no doubt that it is causing stress.

Stress can sometimes be helpful in the short-term, but long-term stress, chronic stress is harmful. That’s why it is more important than ever that we make self-care a priority and a daily practice.

I hope you manage to find a quiet moment with a cup of coffee or tea to enjoy some of these hand-picked articles that encourage therapeutic knitting, mental health and more simplicity in your life.

Love,

Becky x


Knitting – Wellness – Conscious Living

Stop Romanticizing Lockdown — It’s a Mental Health Crisis in the Making

This is an excellent article that shares and very important message. I highly recommend it. Included are some suggestions so that perhaps we can hold space for both ourselves and each other in a more complete and loving way.

Knit On and Model Calm

When we knit in public and in our homes, we model calmness. After all, knitting is an act of faith and hope. Be safe. Be well. Knit on.

Stop Trying to Be Productive

The internet wants you to believe you aren’t doing enough with all that “extra time” you have now. But staying inside and attending to basic needs is plenty.

Need Something to Knit While Stuck at Home? Why Not Knit for Charity

There are so many ways we can help others in this time, from monetary donations to making blankets and other items. Remember to check with the charity or place you want to donate to and see what they need and whether they are currently accepting donations.

If You Love a Sweater, Set It Free

This post really resonated with me…If you love a project but can’t see yourself wearing it, set it free. There’s nothing wrong with both enjoying the making and deciding the result is not really your style. It just means that your sweater meant to have a great woolly life with someone else.

5 Painfully Obvious Truths We Tend to Forget in Hard Times

You know how you can read or hear something dozens of times in dozens of different ways before it finally sinks in? The little truths fall firmly into that category. I am thankful for these reminders right now, especially as we collectively cope with the evolving reality of COVID-19.

19 Tweets That Hilariously Nail Social Distancing For An Introvert

A little something to lighten the mood: “Introverts are desperate for social distancing to end so everyone they live with will leave the house.”🤗 Are you an introvert? Maybe you can relate?


Pattern Inspiration

Eco-Friendly Collection of Knit + Crochet Patterns: Bath Edition by Darling J’adore

Eco-friendly bath collection


About these designs: This collection of eco-friendly knitting and crochet patterns includes a mixture of loofahs, washcloths, mitts, soap bags, and bath mats. They are all simple and quick projects that make you feel good about contributing to a more sustainable, environmentally-conscious future.

Teeny Tiny Strange Brew by Tin Can Knits

Teeny Tiny Strange Brew


About the design: This teeny tiny Strange Brew sweater was knit for a preemie baby. Alexa from Tin Can Knits details how she modified this adorable sweater pattern in this blog postTin Can Knits already produce patterns that cover a huge range of sizes, this just takes their awesomeness to another level. Also, check out the adorable Flax light further down the blog post! Sooo sweet!


 

:: Final Thoughts ::

If you’re looking for a way to turn your knitting into a daily self-care practice and/or want to join a like-minded knitting community, why not join us for the 30-day Commit to Knit Challenge?

For the month of April, we’re committing to knit every day as part of our wellness routine.

Join us in the private Facebook group and Ravelry.

See you there?

Although you might be isolated right now, you don’t have to feel alone. I encourage you to join the Commit to Knit community and connect with other knitters during these stressful times.

Also, please know that you can send me an email or private message at any time.

Reach out if you need support.

I’m here for you, always!

Love Becky x

Share the Post:

Related Posts

Santa-pillow-knitting-pattern

Issue 59: Knitting for Calm and Connection Through Stressful Times

It looks like we’re going to be living in this pandemic era for a while yet. And that is entirely out of our control. However, you do get to control how you respond to this situation. Focus on what you can control and take deliberate action toward the person you choose to be. ​Hint: Make time for knitting, joy, gratitude, and self-care!

Read More