TW: Homophobia, suicide and depression

James McIntosh taught himself to knit with chopsticks and string when he had been so low in mood that he couldn't leave his bed. He now credits knitting with saving his life.

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James is the owner of McIntosh yarn, see their website

Follow James on Instagram: @knitmcintosh

Yarns, patterns and research discussed in this episode:

Erika knight men’s knits Men'sKnits A New Direction by Erika Knight - Yarn etc...

Pussy hat project (including the critique that it is not inclusive for all races and gender identities) Pussyhat - Wikipedia

Information on mindfulness: Mindfulness- NHS (www.nhs.uk)

Evidence on mindfulness for depression: mindfulness depression | Search results page 1 | Evidence search | NICE

Ravelry: Hue Shift Afghan pattern by Kerin Dimeler-Laurence

Betsan Corkhill Stitchlinks.com

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