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Health Benefits of Yarn Crafts: #StitchAwayStress this April!

April 11, 2018 by AllFreeCrochet 6 Comments

Does the busyness of life have you feeling stressed out? Do you find yourself wishing for a way to unwind and just relax? April is Stress Awareness Month and to celebrate and educate people about the health benefits of yarn crafts, the Craft Yarn Council is hosting its annual #StitchAwayStress campaign. Make life’s lemons into lemonade by knitting or crocheting a lemon stress ball and squeezing it when life gets tough.

#StitchAwayStress Lemon Pillow

This year there’s even a new spin on the lemon stress ball – a lemon pillow! This new lemon is the perfect companion to the lemon stress ball and even doubles as a pillow! Knit or crochet your way to the cutest pillow around and keep it for yourself or give it to a friend in need of some relaxation.

During the month of March, the council promoted a survey on social media to gauge the habits of knitters and crocheters and to find out how yarn crafts contribute to their wellness. The results of the survey will be shared on the council’s social media pages throughout the month of April.

#StitchAwayStress 2018 Survey Results

#StitchAwayStress 2018 Survey Results

The council will also host a social media contest for its Instagram followers. The contest will take place the second, third and fourth weeks of April and to enter, participants will comment and tag three friends. One random winner will be chosen each week to win a prize pack of new yarns.

Follow along with the Craft Yarn Council’s Facebook and Instagram for weekly tips on how to use your lemon or knit and crochet skills to bust stress and promote relaxation. Hear from some of your favorite yarn crafters and from some new faces too about the health benefits of yarn crafts and all the ways that knit and crochet help them relieve stress, improve their mood, reduce anxiety and more!

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  1. Crystal Sturgeon says

    May 2, 2018 at 11:54 am

    I definitely like the use of the infographic on here! It makes it really helpful to better understand your points. The crochet pattern is really well-written, and easy to understand. Keep up the good work!

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  2. Caitlyn McCain says

    May 10, 2018 at 12:33 pm

    I’ve always found knitting to be a zen activity. There’s just something about sitting down and making something that relaxes both the mind and body! These lemon pillows look like the perfect project to give myself some much needed “me time” this month. Besides, at the end I’ll have something creative to show for it! It’s that perfect way to de-stress without feeling like I’m not being productive–which is always a hard balance to strike these days.

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  3. Eric Engstrom says

    May 12, 2018 at 9:57 am

    When life gives you lemons…make orange juice?! ;P

    https://www.planetjune.com/blog/free-crochet-patterns/amigurumi-citrus-collection/

    ^^ A variety of crochet-able citrus fruits to keep your lemons company! (Thanks June!)

    It’s May now, but stress relief is year-round. 🙂

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  4. Janice Sterling says

    May 20, 2018 at 1:29 pm

    do you have a free pattern for a stitch called crocodile stitch – saw some cute booties worked in this stitch

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  5. Chris Altruda says

    May 25, 2018 at 7:53 am

    This was an interesting story. For someone starting out, where would a person find a link to crocheting or knitting for the first time?

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  6. Lisa says

    May 31, 2018 at 11:51 am

    This is a great idea for stress relief, and the lemon pillow is adorable! I love the “Stitch Away Stress” survey results in the well-designed infographic. I will be sharing it with family and friends. Thanks for the great stress-reduction ideas!

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