We've Made It

Crafting for your mental health


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Crafting and creativity has long been recognised for its mental health benefits. In this episode, Sarah and Zoe chat about the mindful benefits of crafting, why elite athletes enjoy knitting and how to get into a creative flow state.


Projects of the week

  • Sewing machine cover pattern by Mandy Pellegrin
  • Knitted polar bear hot water bottle cover pattern by Jessica Biscoe

  • Don't forget that you can find lots of craft ideas and free patterns over on Gathered.how. Check out our podcast page to find all of the links mentioned in this episode: www.gathered.how/podcast.


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