Knitting as a security blanket with LJ of Rusty Ferret Yarn

EPISODE · Dec 22, 2021 · 47 MIN

Knitting as a security blanket with LJ of Rusty Ferret Yarn

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LJ is the owner of Rusty Ferret Yarn and also speaks openly about how she has used knitting to manage anxiety and low mood. She has brilliantly named her new yarn range after her struggles with low mood. LJ speaks about knowing that she needed to do something with her hands in order to feel better, and how knitting helped her to manage a bereavement.View the transcript on the captivate playerYou can find out more about LJ's yarn at her websiteFollow LJ on Instagram @rustyferretyarn-------------🧶 If you'd like to learn more about how to use knitting for your self-care, check out our course Self-Care One Stitch at a Time.🧶Catch up on our on-demand webinars: The Healing Power of Knitting where we take a deep dive into the mental health benefits of knittingUnravelling Burnout where we look at how we can use knitting as a tool to prevent burnoutKnitting for Attention and Focus. We explore how knitting and crochet can support concentration, attention and mindful awareness, particularly for people who struggle with restlessness, distractibility or overwhelm.Here's how to stay in touch:💌 Sign up to the Creative Restoration newsletter📲 Follow us on Instagram at @knittingistherapeutic and @drpaularedmondLinks to yarn and patterns discussed in this episode:Blooming Brioche — XandyPetersRavelry: Summerislepattern by Karie WestermannOld Maiden Aunt YarnsLace top Ravelry:Diafanía pattern by Camila Larsen Mentioned in this episode:Self-Care One Stitch at a Time If you'd like to use learn more about how to use knitting intentionally as part of your self-care, we have the audio course for you. Self-Care One Stitch at a Time is an audio course based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy which guides you through how to use knitting as part of your self-care. You can now listen to the introductory session for FREE and it now includes our webinar The Healing Power of Knitting.

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