Crocheting
Crocheting is an ancient art and one of the oldest forms of crafting.The word ‘Crochet’ derived from French which means hook. Crocheting is a fun and relaxing way to spend your free time, especially if you love making things with your own hands. Crocheting is the traditional method of making lace, pom-poms, sweaters, scarves and many other items. It incorporates yarn in a series of loops and creates beautiful 3D designs.
Crochet is a great way to express yourself, whether you’re creating a baby blanket, a toy or beanie. It is made by series of stitches in patterns such as single, double and treble stitches. Each stitch creates a small loop called a foundation chain in your project which you then add stitches to for shaping. The materials needed for the project are simple: a hook, yarn and perhaps even a small amount of decorative embellishments like beads or buttons. Hooks are made in steel, wood or plastic. You can make all kinds of bright and colorful items with crochet: socks for little kids or adults, dishcloths and napkins for everyday use, decorative pillows or throws for every room in the house.
Benefits
Crocheting Reduces Stress and Anxiety. Crocheting is a wonderful way to relax. By diverting your mind away from the worries and stresses of everyday life, and focusing on the repetitive motions of individual stitches and counting rows, you can forget about what has been troubling you. This technique also allows you to be creative, making a fantastical creation that will remind you of your imagination.
Crocheting relaxes the mind. It is similar to meditation. Put simply, the brain becomes very focused on creating the perfect stitch and will naturally become less distracted with any thoughts or worries that might come up in one’s mind. The repetition and concentration can help you in your practice of meditation. In fact, this may be the best way for people who have failed repeatedly on their resolution to start meditating with other methods.
Crocheting relieves the depression. You can help yourself feel happier and better about yourself by learning a new skill. Dopamine is released in the brain when we do something we like or feel good about ourselves. Crafty people have a healthier outlook on life. The process of crocheting creates a sense of calmness, the feeling of “knowing where we are going.”
Crocheting increases productivity. We all love that feeling of accomplishment. Right when you finish your document, task, or project, don’t you feel elated? Crocheting offers such possibilities! Crocheting is a great way to feel productive. A good crochet item will keep you hooked no matter what. It is the feeling of satisfaction when you make a great work of crochet.