According to the type of wool, needles and stitches used, the garments style and durability can dramatically be affected. The manual skills used by the knitter not only create something special but are a great form of stress reducing and helping to keep anxiety at bay. The therapeutic and creative outlet was actually tested at Harvard Medical School where it was seen as helping with the onset of Alzheimers, as well as contributing to lower blood pressure, stabilising the heart rate and boost the immune system. I particularly was in awe of a guy that had turned up, whose girlfriend had given him a Tea and Crafting gift voucher as a Christmas present.
‘Are you here so you can go back and teach your girlfriend how to knit?’ A friendly Australian girl asked him. ‘No she just knew I would love to learn,’ he smiled which we all thought was utterly endearing! After learning all the stitches and then practicing them, we also discussed a range of knitting tips as we helped ourselves to our second round of cakes that definitely helped satisfy our sugar cravings! With each workshop being taught by an expert in their craft, there are beginners events, regular workshops, home videos and drop in classes, catering for every type of crafty soul. A relaxing and useful pastime that is also becoming an opportunity to meet new people: and it was also a real giggle!
Visit www.teaandcrafting.co.uk for further information and to book classes and workshops.