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Stitchlinks

@Stitchlinks

The home of #TherapeuticKnitting since 2005. A global support network for those who enjoy the therapeutic benefits of craft, particularly knitting.

 Bath, UK
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Joined January 2009
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Stitchlinks is the home of Therapeutic Knitting. To find out how & why it works to improve wellbeing if you are fit & healthy or living with a medical condition Betsan's book has the info you need #knitting #therapeuticknitting #Wellbeing #mentalhealth #chronicillness
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'Visible Mending - emotional repair through wool' is on BAFTA shortlist. I'm so proud to have been part of this beautiful, heartwarming film by Samantha Moore. I voice the 'wavy line' character vimeo.com/827066711#t=0
Visible Mending

Visible Mending

Emotional repair through wool. A group of stop motion knitted objects, all chosen by the interviewees, tell stories about how they have used knitting to bring solace and mend themselves - even if the...

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Returning to X after a prolonged break. Hello again!
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Why not join @betsanwellbeing Wednesday June 2nd 7pm-8.30pm BST to learn about the science behind knitting to change pain at Footsteps Festival. Plenty of time to ask questions about how to use Therapeutic Knitting for long-term pain #TherapeuticKnitting my.livewellwithpain.co.uk/fe…
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If you're interested in learning about the science behind knitting to change pain, then join us at the Footsteps Festival on Wednesday June 2nd 7pm-8.30pm BST. Plenty of time to ask me questions about how you can use Therapeutic Knitting for long-term pain my.livewellwithpain.co.uk/fe…
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PsA HQ@PsAZZGroup1 Jun 2021
Well worth going along to this - I have had the privilege of hearing Betsan's talk and not only is it fascinating it may also introduce you to something new and beneficial 🧶🖐️ #ChronicPain
Stitchlinks (@Stitchlinks) profile pictureStitchlinks@Stitchlinks26 May 2021
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@betsanwellbeing is leading a session for @FestivalPain Wednesday 2nd June 7pm-8.30pm on The Science of Knitting for Pain. There will be lots of time to ask her questions about using knitting therapeutically. Book your free place here – #footstepsfestival my.livewellwithpain.co.uk/fe…
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Really looking forward to this event next week with the amazing @betsanwellbeing 👇👇👇👇 – at Kingsteignton, England
Stitchlinks (@Stitchlinks) profile pictureStitchlinks@Stitchlinks26 May 2021
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@betsanwellbeing is leading a session for @FestivalPain Wednesday 2nd June 7pm-8.30pm on The Science of Knitting for Pain. There will be lots of time to ask her questions about using knitting therapeutically. Book your free place here – #footstepsfestival my.livewellwithpain.co.uk/fe…
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We are really looking forward to this event with @betsanwellbeing 👇👇
Stitchlinks (@Stitchlinks) profile pictureStitchlinks@Stitchlinks26 May 2021
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@betsanwellbeing is leading a session for @FestivalPain Wednesday 2nd June 7pm-8.30pm on The Science of Knitting for Pain. There will be lots of time to ask her questions about using knitting therapeutically. Book your free place here – #footstepsfestival my.livewellwithpain.co.uk/fe…
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Looking forward to talking about Therapeutic Knitting @FestivalPain on Wednesday 2nd June 7-8.30pm. If you live with pain or know someone who does, why not join us? @ppe_bird @DeepakRavindra5 @mellojonny @knitsonik @Knitswithbeer @PsAZZGroup
Stitchlinks (@Stitchlinks) profile pictureStitchlinks@Stitchlinks26 May 2021
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@betsanwellbeing is leading a session for @FestivalPain Wednesday 2nd June 7pm-8.30pm on The Science of Knitting for Pain. There will be lots of time to ask her questions about using knitting therapeutically. Book your free place here – #footstepsfestival my.livewellwithpain.co.uk/fe…
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Delighted to be part of the 1st European Wool Day which is live streaming today. With input from 25 European countries it's a wonderfully heart-warming day. Find the link on Facebook, 1st European Wool Day facebook.com/101361918497256…
Wonderful event live streaming on Facebook all day for lovers of sheep & wool with input from 25 European countries. Heart warming to watch & delighted to be part of it this afternoon. 1st European Wool Day. Find link on Facebook 1st European Wool Day facebook.com/101361918497256…
Wow this is amazing. What a wonderful idea.
Nathan Edge 🇬🇧 (@NathanEdge94) profile pictureNathan Edge 🇬🇧@NathanEdge9410 Dec 2020
How incredible is this 😍 Received this amazing surprise today... it’s an embroided tactile version of our 12 week baby scan, so for the first time as a blind dad to be, I’m able to build a picture of our baby scan through touch ❤️ Can’t describe how amazing this is 😍
Photo shows a circular tactile baby scan

ALT Photo shows a circular tactile baby scan

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Useful article & graphics on COVID transmission risk indoors english.elpais.com/society/2…
A room, a bar and a classroom: how the coronavirus is spread through the air

A room, a bar and a classroom: how the coronavirus is spread through the air

The risk of contagion is highest in indoor spaces but can be reduced by applying all available measures to combat infection via aerosols. Here is an overview of the likelihood of infection in three...

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Just bought this excellent ebook on therapeutic knitting. I am a machine knitter, and find many similar benefits in that craft.
Stitchlinks (@Stitchlinks) profile pictureStitchlinks@Stitchlinks31 Oct 2018
Stitchlinks is the home of Therapeutic Knitting. To find out how & why it works to improve wellbeing if you are fit & healthy or living with a medical condition Betsan's book has the info you need #knitting #therapeuticknitting #Wellbeing #mentalhealth #chronicillness
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Replying to @Em_Garratt @OxfordHealthNHS @oxfordhealthAHP @RCOT_NP @MichelleE_OT @stottyswife @physioSam1
Some great knitting for health and wellness resources here stitchlinks.com @Stitchlinks
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CBeebies@CBeebiesHQ12 Jun 2020
A message from our house to yours. 🖤 @ben_cajee
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UK Hand Knitting@UKHKA18 Apr 2020
Betsan Corkhill, founder of Stitchlinks, will be joining us for an online Q&A session on Wednesday 22 April at 11.30am to talk about how we can use knitting and crochet to reduce stress and promote good mental health. To take part go to zoom.us/j/96661960881 on Wednesday
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Look forward to chatting to you and answering your questions tomorrow. Just click on the link to take part.
UK Hand Knitting (@UKHKA) profile pictureUK Hand Knitting@UKHKA21 Apr 2020
Betsan Corkhill, founder of Stitchlinks, will be joining us for an online Q&A session on Wednesday 22 April at 11.30am to talk about how we can use knitting and crochet to reduce stress and promote good mental health. To take part go to zoom.us/j/96661960881 on Wednesday
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UK Hand Knitting@UKHKA21 Apr 2020
Betsan Corkhill, founder of Stitchlinks, will be joining us for an online Q&A session on Wednesday 22 April at 11.30am to talk about how we can use knitting and crochet to reduce stress and promote good mental health. To take part go to zoom.us/j/96661960881 on Wednesday
Image from UK Hand Knitting (@UKHKA)
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🐑Wow Wow Wow!🐑 You have to make time to watch this short video from Andrea Love - Instagram @andreaanimates Very calming & just lovely to watch ♥️ Thanks Andrea & TY @eliistender10 & @OTNorthumbria for sharing 😊 _ #stopmotion @therapy2optimum @StricklandPaula @Stitchlinks
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1/ I talk about the benefits of creative activities in my talks so thought I would share these thoughts Creative activities - - are constructive in what can seem like a destructive life and world - are colourful in what can seem a dark, grey world @lhamiltonbrown @knitsonik
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2/ Creative activities - - open up an avenue for giving gifts, helping charities, volunteering - create feelings of anticipation, excitement - the awakening of lost emotions - provide a means of enjoying Flow
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3/Creative activities - - a means of leaning new skills - a way of enjoying moments of solitude - open up new options and opportunities In these uncertain times do something creative
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