Young people are starting to knit and crochet for mental health

CBC Radio Specials51:29Wool’d Report

This could be any Saturday night at a trendy Toronto bar. The drinks are flowing, there’s a DJ, and everyone is dressed to impress.

But look a little closer, and you’ll find the room is packed with people learning how to crochet. Many of them are about to find out what long-time crafters and mental health experts have known for years: crochet and knitting are great for your mental health.

“It’s a beautiful thing and in this day and age with technology and fast pace, it’s great to just keep connecting the dots with something that takes a bit more time,” said Nigel John, who goes by “Legin.”

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