Exploring How Crochet Heals
Exploring How Crochet Heals ~ Contributor Post
This is a contributor post by Kathryn Vercillo, author of Crochet Saved My Life and blogger at Crochet Concupiscence. She has created a new survey to explore the healing aspects of crochet.
Kathryn Vercillo is the author of Crochet Saved My Life, a book about the craft’s health benefits. In the book she shares her own story of crocheting to heal from chronic depression. She also interviews two dozen other women who share their stories of hooking to heal. In addition, she aggregates the available research into crafting to heal.
Several formal studies have been conducted that show crochet to be healing. The new study is designed to add to the available information on this topic. One unique thing about it is that the study focuses specifically on crochet as opposed to lumping it in with other crafts. Another unique feature is that it goes beyond asking the question “does crochet help?” (because we know that it does) and explores how it helps, to what extent and for what symptoms.
This survey ends at the end of August!!
Please take this survey now . And share it widely! More information is available here.
Happy Hookin!
XO, Mistie
All patterns are designed by Mistie Bush of American Crochet. I'm passionate about creating patterns that are as enjoyable to make as they are beautiful to wear — clear, confidence-building, and crafted with you in mind. Whether you're just finding your rhythm or adding to a well-loved collection, I'm so glad you're here. Have a question? I'd love to help — reach out anytime before or after your purchase.
Happy crocheting, Mistie Bush American Crochet