The Perfect Reason to Start Yet Another Woolcraft Project!

If you’ve ever felt guilty about juggling multiple projects (and yes, start yet another woolcraft project)—fear not! Science (and a very wise craft psychologist) says it’s actually good for you.

According to Dr. Anne Kirketerp—a crafts artist, needlework teacher, and psychologist extraordinaire—crafting isn’t just fun; it’s a mental health booster. In her book Craft Psychology, she explores the magic of “flow”—that blissful state where time melts away, and suddenly, it’s 2 AM, and you’re buried in yarn.

Her advice? Embrace the WIP (Work In Progress) lifestyle! Since our mental energy fluctuates throughout the day, having a variety of projects at different skill levels means there’s always a perfect match for your mood—whether you’re up for a challenge or just need some soothing, repetitive stitching.

This further confirms the research from the University of Gothenburg.

Want to hear more from the expert herself? Check out her fantastic interview on the Fruity Knitting video podcast: Craft Psychology – Dr. Anne Kirketerp – Episode 142 (starting around the 52-minute mark).

And if you’d like to dive deeper, you can grab the English edition of Craft Psychology (hard copy or eBook) right here: https://www.craftpsykologi.dk/english-page.

So go ahead—cast on that new project. Doctor’s orders! 🧶😄