Crochet Therapy
20 mindful, relaxing and energising projects
Published on 7. July 2016
Book
Paperback/Softback
144 pages
978-1-84543-642-1 (ISBN)
Description
Knit yourself calm with simple projects that combine crochet with mindfulness.
The art of crochet is the perfect antidote to modern life. Encompassing repeat patterns and an engagement with the materials in your hand - it encourages both focus and creativity.
In Crochet Therapy, Betsan Corkhill (a world expert in therapeutic craft) presents 20 inspiring projects that will bring moments of calm into your everyday life. Patterns include beautiful crocheted mandalas with zen-like circular designs, as well as other simple motifs designed to help engage you in a series of meditative exercises. Alongside these patterns are further mindfulness activities, which complement the therapeutic effect of crocheting and boost your health and well-being.
With the help of this book, crocheting can become an effective tool to manage stress, focus your mind and become effortlessly skilled at presenting your craft - whilst also allowing you to impress family and friends with your creations.
The art of crochet is the perfect antidote to modern life. Encompassing repeat patterns and an engagement with the materials in your hand - it encourages both focus and creativity.
In Crochet Therapy, Betsan Corkhill (a world expert in therapeutic craft) presents 20 inspiring projects that will bring moments of calm into your everyday life. Patterns include beautiful crocheted mandalas with zen-like circular designs, as well as other simple motifs designed to help engage you in a series of meditative exercises. Alongside these patterns are further mindfulness activities, which complement the therapeutic effect of crocheting and boost your health and well-being.
With the help of this book, crocheting can become an effective tool to manage stress, focus your mind and become effortlessly skilled at presenting your craft - whilst also allowing you to impress family and friends with your creations.
Reviews / Votes
". . . whether it's stress or simply too much time spent with your own thoughts, pick up this book if you're looking for your crochet journey to be one that has a wider impact - you never know what you'll discover about yourself!"* Crochet Now * "The book introduces ways to bring meditation, mindfulness and relaxation techniques to your crochet..." -- Christine Boggis * Knitting * "the book is filled with brilliant patterns from top designers and would make a great addition to your collection" * Crochet Now *
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Quarto Publishing PLC
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 222 mm
Width: 222 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-84543-642-1 (9781845436421)
Copyright in bibliographic data and cover images is held by Nielsen Book Services Limited or by the publishers or by their respective licensors: all rights reserved.
Schweitzer Classification
Person
BETSAN CORKHILL is a recognized world expert on the use of therapeutic craft for improving health, wellness, and managing illness. In 2005 she founded Stitchlinks, a non-profit global support network for those who enjoy the therapeutic benefits of crafts. Clinically trained in physiotherapy, Betsan has conducted extensive research into the benefits of hand crafts, working towards pioneering ways to help people address issues and improve their wellbeing through Therapeutic Knitting. Her first book, Knit for Health & Wellness: How to knit a flexible mind & more..., has recently been published.