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[Nursing Times] Therapeutic knitting as a strategy to reduce anxiety in nursing students

  By Purl Avenue 1 September, 2025 1 September, 2025 Knitting News

With high pressure and long hours, nursing is one of the most stressful professions out there. It’s not uncommon for these healthcare professionals to face… Continue reading

Tagged   healthcare professionals, knitting for charity, mental health, Nursing Times
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Focus Friend App: The Bean Who Loves to Knit

  By Purl Avenue 21 August, 2025 31 August, 2025 Knitting News

For those of you who are prone to doomscrolling (I can’t imagine there are many amongst us knitters), here’s an app that was developed and… Continue reading

Tagged   Focus Friend, knitting app, mental health
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[Yahoo Health] Knitting Might Be One of the Best Hobbies for Aging and Mental Health—Here’s Why

  By Purl Avenue 15 August, 2025 23 August, 2025 Knitting News
Woman knitting a mustard colored garment.

Knitters know the benefits of knitting; regardless, I never get tired of reading about it in the news. For me, knitting is a way to… Continue reading

Tagged   benefits of knitting, cognitive function, mental health, Yahoo Health
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