Browsing by Author "Tevilin, Moona"

The goal of my research is to find out what kind of knitting has to do with wellbeing and why knitting is going to work. It is common knowledge that knitting improves the quality of the mind; for example reduce stress and relieve depression. The purpose of this study is to find out the connection between crafts and well-being, the causes and consequences of a potential posi-tive connection, and the reasons for starting a craft. The connection is opened through previous studies and experiences. Trying to find reasons why crafts, especially knitting, are thought to be relaxing and therapeutic. I approached my topic with content analysis and interview. In the content analysis, I investigate written publications on the subject, as well as the kind of news and articles that Internett offers on the subject. I interviewed one handicraft enthusiast. The interviewee is a young adult wom-an who ompe-lee and knits several times a week. The interview also touched on the link be-tween crafts and personal well-being. The clearest result of my research was that crafting relaxes. Relaxation was mentioned in all the materials I use; in the latest research, literature, articles and interview. In addition, the link bet-ween crafts and well-being as a stress reliever, mental well-being, financer and therapeutic acti-vity became very strong.