8 Psychological Benefits of Knitting and Crocheting, According to a Psychologist

"Some people report that when they knit, it creates a calm within their nervous system, and since trauma can be connected to ...
Martha Stewart on MSN

Knitting vs. crocheting: What's the difference and which should you learn?

Both are labors of love.
Los Angeles Times

Crochet isn’t just my hobby. It’s a lifeline to my mother and my Mexican culture

From childhood, crochet has connected me to the important women in my life. In the fourth grade, Juliette was one of my first best friends, and the first person to teach me how to crochet. We spent ...
abc7NY

Seniors build lasting friendships through crocheting class in Brooklyn

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn (WABC) -- Crocheting is more than just a hobby - it's helping bring home-bound seniors in Brooklyn together, giving them a way to stay active and providing them with a support ...
KQED

Wisconsin Boy Is Hooked On Crocheting And Giving Back

Jonah Larson taught himself how to crochet at the age of 5 by watching YouTube videos. Now 11, he’s been described as a “crocheting prodigy.” He has his own crochet business called Jonah’s Hands, ...
USA Today

I quit social media and started crocheting. These are the benefits.

Doomscrolling was ruining my life. Since the pandemic, I spent much of my free time scrolling online. And the more stressful the news was, the more addicted I got. In August 2025, I noticed I was ...