Knit Club in the City offers fun, creative workshops to feed mind, body and soul.

Knitting promotes a sense of well-being by eliciting the relaxation response * which calms the senses into a meditation like state causing heart rate and blood pressure to fall. It alleviates stress by reducing levels of the stress hormone cortisol.

The other things that make knitting great …

• It’s a work out for hands and mind at the same time so improving dexterity & co-ordination
• Memory boosting. Some even say it can reduce the chances of dementia including Alzheimer’s as it slows down cognitive decline
• It gives a huge sense of accomplishment and creative fulfillment particularly once you’ve finished your piece 
• It’s empowering and good for self-esteem to challenge yourself learning the skills to plan and complete creative projects
• It cheers  you up – working with colour and texture makes you happy 
• Communal and collaborative
• Anytime, anywhere
• For everyone and anyone – man, woman and child

For more details, check our our Love Knitting page!