Studies have shown that crocheting causes the brain to release chemicals that act as a natural anti-depressant.

Crocheting can help with relaxation causing a reduction in irritability and restlessness.

Replacing unhealthy addictions with healthy ones can be beneficial in reducing and removing those bad habits.

The repetitive motions of your hands and mind during crochet can be meditative, minimizing anxious thoughts and refocusing your brain to a calm that is stress and anxiety reducing. 

Reduces levels of insomnia by helping your mind and body soothe and wind down to go to sleep.

Learning a new skill, feeling creative, and accomplishing a goal creates a sense of accomplishment. Once you complete a crochet project, you know you can, so you want to do it again and again, which increases your level of productivity.

Feeling a sense of accomplishment after completing a crochet project is both energy and self-esteem boosting. Don't you feel better about yourself after completing a project? Let your creativity shine!

Studies show that crochet is neuroprotective and may reduce or postpone age-related memory loss and cognitive impairment.

With so many crochet groups and events, the opportunities are endless to feel the levels of support and sense of community that crocheting can bring.