I personally find that knitting is particularly soothing/calming, much more than crochet, although doing crocheted prayer shawls had me in a different mental state while doing them.
Anyway, I saw this today .... Center of the Yarniverse is a ‘local’ yarn shop in a small town near me ... about a 30 minute drive through some pretty countryside. I’m not going to this one, but would consider it in the future - it would be nice to know how, in a more specific way, to view/use knitting & crochet as a meditation.
Center of the Yarniverse:
“It’s not too late to sign up for tomorrow’s Fiberside Chat with Mary Ann Gebhardt: Yoga for your Knitting & Crochet Rhythm!
Mary Ann will be sharing the healing aspects of knitting and crocheting. The class will cover gentle hand and shoulder movements to relax the muscles you use most. We’ll explore knitting and crocheting as a form of meditation incorporating the sounds of the Tibetan singing bowls. Join this class to combine your passions or learn a new compliment to your needlework!”
Smart idea! Of course, I had to look further:
7 Tips to Practice Mindfulness Through Crochet and Knitting
By: Red Heart Design Team
“Knitters may find additional insight from the book ‘Mindfulness and Knitting’ by Rachael Matthews and ‘Mindful Knitting’ by Tara Jon Matthews.”
I’m going to incorporate some of these practices on the next thing I make. Thanks!
8 Stretches That Help Prevent Pain While Crocheting
https://kirstenhollowaydesigns.com/2019/11/8-stretches-that-help-avoid-pain-while-crocheting.html