The Yarniacs Episode 198: Knitting Soothes the Troubled Spirit Part 2!

Fourteen months ago, in episode 166, we talked about crafting and the effects of depression, anxiety, sadness and grief. All of these feelings can be overwhelming and hinder the joy that we usually derive from our crafting and everyday life. Sometimes our crafting can be a lifeboat in a sea of these  feelings. In this episode, we revisit this topic, and reiterate how important it is to find a way to cope with these completely normal and natural feelings. If you need professional guidance, please reach out. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Call 1-800-273-8255 Ayuda En Español 1-888-628-9454 What are we wearing? Heartfelt by Veera Välimäki Interpretations 3 Collection Ease by Alicia Plummer   What are we stalking? Milky Oolong by Susanna Winter Breakaway Dogwood Shawl by Lisa Hounshell Ripple Bralette by Jessie Mae Matinson Quiet City by Melanie Berg Moon Drip Swoncho by Dragon Hoard Designs Thank you to our sponsor infinite twist! What are we knitting? Maypop Hoodie by Susanna Winter Cocoon by La Maison Rililie Like a Cloud by Joji Locatelli   What have we finished? Love Note by tincanknits Sharlene's wee Love Note Fairy Dust by Dani Sunshine Magical Thinking by Casapinka "Properly practiced, knitting soothes the troubled spirit, and it doesn't hurt the untroubled spirit either."  - Elizabeth Zimmermann, Knitting Without Tears