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health1 month ago•15 min saved

Stitch by Stitch: Knitting as a Quiet Path to Health

Knitting is being explored as an affordable, portable therapy to improve emotional regulation and help replace harmful behaviours—from nail-biting and doomscrolling to smoking and drug use. Personal stories and small treatment-centre studies suggest knitting can calm distress and support habit-change, likening repetitive movements to EMDR and noting possible brain-activation that reduces stress. However, evidence is limited: most data come from surveys with small, biased samples and there are few large, controlled trials to prove causality or generalize beyond specific groups. Knitting is not a universal cure, but many experts see real potential and call for more rigorous research.

via BBC|

#addiction #coping #health

society3 months ago•7 min saved

US craftivists use yarn to oppose Trump

A group of knitters in Portland, Oregon, known as 'Knitters Against Fascism,' use their craft to protest and support social causes, exemplifying the long tradition of craftivism where fiber arts serve as tools for political expression and community building. The movement highlights how small acts like knitting can foster solidarity, raise funds, and promote social change, emphasizing joy and community in activism.

via The Guardian|

#activism #community #craftivism

health-and-wellness8 months ago•4 min saved

Knitting's Impact on Brain Rewiring

Knitting and other tactile hobbies are gaining popularity among younger generations and offer significant benefits for brain health by engaging multiple neural systems, supporting cognitive function, emotional regulation, and resilience, especially as we age. Learning new skills like knitting stimulates neural plasticity, enhances mood, and can help delay cognitive decline, while also providing emotional and social benefits. Engaging in such activities throughout life is crucial for maintaining mental agility and overall well-being.

via National Geographic|

#brain-health #cognitive-decline #health-and-wellness

lifestyle2 years ago•8 min saved

"40 Hidden Gems in Their Golden Age That Deserve More Recognition"

Netizens shared various examples of what is currently in its "Golden Age" but not widely recognized, including the accessibility of knowledge through platforms like Wikipedia, advancements in astronomy and photography, the resurgence of knitting, and the anti-censorship movement in the United States. Other notable mentions include cooking, genetics, non-alcoholic beers, and the maturation of the Linux desktop experience.

via Bored Panda|

#anti-censorship-movement #astronomy #knitting

arts-and-culture2 years ago•2 min saved

"Record-breaking Knitted American Flag Unveiled in Bentonville's Momentary"

New York artist Dave Cole is in Bentonville, Arkansas, to knit together the world's largest American flag using craft store felt. Known for his interest in patriotism and nostalgia, Cole will complete the project on Independence Day and invite everyone to join in the celebration at the Momentary, where the flag will be displayed and fireworks can be watched from the Tower bar.

via 4029tv|

#4th-of-july #american-flag #arts-and-culture

technology3 years ago•1 min saved

Yarn Can Fool Facial Recognition

A Swedish woman, Ottilia Westerlund, has created an anti-surveillance sweater using a knitting pattern that confuses certain facial detection systems. The pattern, based on the Hyperface design developed by Adam Harvey, presents a computer vision system with a number of "faces" to distract it from covered human faces in an image. However, the sweater is unsuccessful against neural network-based facial detection systems.

via Hackaday|

#facial-recognition #hyperface #knitting