crafts, crocheting, hobbies, knitting, mental health, self-care

7 Evidence-Based Reasons to Learn Knitting and Crocheting

Crocheting and knitting are age-old crafts often associated with grandmas, winter evenings, and Christmas. But it doesn’t have to be so. Today, many studies have shown that the benefits of these crafts go beyond creating beautiful scarves, socks, winter hats, or throw blankets. These two skills are great tools for both mental and physical self-care. ...

Nathan Machoka

A woman knitting.

How Knitting Was Used as an Espionage Tool in World War I

Whenever there is warfare, there are espionage activities. The means of carrying out spying on enemy forces have changed over time. Nowadays, advanced technologies and devices are being used for espionage worldwide, including drones and spy satellites. In ancient ages, animals and birds were also deployed for such needs. However, not many people know that ...

Jack Roberts

Women learning to knit to pass on military information.