Knitly

Thank you to everyone who joined us at today!

We helped 20 new knitters along on the beginning of their yarny journeys and couldn’t be more excited for our next two upcoming workshops in March!

Link in bio for signups to our events on March 14 and 28!

We’re so excited to be partnering with the Somerville Public Library (MA) for this knitting workshop series just in time for a relaxing holiday and new year! Juliette Pécaut Designs will also be there as our guest instructor - we’re ready to get those needles moving! 🧶

We are so happy to offer this 4-week workshop for teens and tweens! Instructors from Knitly will provide a starter kit with everything you need to make a simple project, then teach you how to make it!

Funding for this workshop is provided by the Friends of the Somerville Public Library - thank you Friends!

Register here: https://somervillepubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/intro-to-knitting-for-teens-and-tweens/

Our garter stitch cowl makes a great face-warmer too! ❄️

Featuring a favorite return client from (formerly ) Evan!

The Wellknit Co. is really excited to step into the new brand of Knitly!

We're still here for all your relaxing knitting wellness needs, but hope our snazzy new name imparts a bit more fun and tech-forwardness (as we've become more familiar with offering virtual workshops)!

We can't wait to meet folks and serve clients old and new under this brand!

We loved chatting with Andi at Mind Over Food about knitting's many mindfulness and self-care benefits! We hope that it inspires you to pick up the needles too!

Listen at the link below!

Did you know knitting checks multiple boxes for ?

Tune into my new as I welcome Wei Jing Saw, founder of and discuss knitting as a self-care activity that helps with stress, mindset, goal setting and more.

https://anchor.fm/mind-over-food/episodes/S3E7-The-Wellknit-Co-er16cs

We wrote something for our friends over at Pretzel Kids! Click to read about how knitting can help you be more mindful!

6 Ways Knitting Can Help You Be More Mindful Did you know mindful knitting can boost your focus? Here are 6 reasons why you should pick up knitting ASAP.

So true! This sense of joy and satisfaction is what we hope to give people.

“creators can garner a strong connection and a sense of identity and meaning from their accomplishments”

Why we’re so attached to our own creations — even when they’re ugly Behavioral economist Dan Ariely points out the surprising joy and engagement we feel when we make things

5-finger breathing is a great exercise for when you need some calm. We like to encourage you to do the same across some stitches! Slowly try to lengthen your breaths (we like a longer exhale for relaxation) as you go and let us know if you see a difference

Mind going a million miles a minute? Slow down with this breathing exercise When your brain is churning away with worries and anxieties, this effective exercise can help you start to calm down, says psychiatrist Judson Brewer.

Thanks to Modern Daily Knitting for sharing today!

Dr. Schwizer (a.k.a. Madame Tricot) is truly delightful and makes some amazing 3D knits. Most interesting is how she utilizes knitting in her psychiatry practice.
"...when one has had a trauma, one disconnects the two parts of the brain and to rebuild those connections, we need repetitive movements on both sides to coordinate"

Did you know that bilateral repetitive movements (knitting) also enhances the body's release of serotonin, a happiness hormone?

How the Knitting Psychiatrist Interweaves Art and Healing Dominique Kaehler Schweizer, a psychiatrist and artist, explains why making things with yarn can be therapeutic.

We've loved helping organizations create virtual spaces and host activities for teams to connect with one another during COVID. Forbes reports some companies increasing budgets for employee engagement by as much as 300% 🙌

Council Post: Why Now Is Not The Time To Cut Your Employee Engagement And Company Culture Budgets When a company is facing an uncertain future due to an economic downturn, a shift in market realities or reduced profitability, training, development and communications should be moved to top priority.

We agree with all of this! So much so that our program is built with mindfulness, patience, gratitude, and connection in mind. Knit with us and discover for yourself!

Mindset Matters: 4 Mental Health Strategies To Increase Organizational Strength During COVID-19 The column discussed 4 key mental health strategies from Mindfulness, Patience, Gratitude, and Connection to enhance corporate strategy in this changing workforce culture.