Just Bea and Knits

I am very bad at keeping track on special dates, I usually realize at the very last minute (like a few days before!) that an important date is coming. If you are like me, don’t worry! You still have time to give your dad, husband, grandfather or your special one a great gift at a low cost and handmade by you—which makes it even more special! I’ve been browsing online some of the coolest, easiest, knitted/crocheted projects that you can make in no time! These are my 3 best findings: Photo by Cristian Dina from Pexels   Super Dad Mug Cozy  by Ling Ryan  , this is a super mug cozy that has a super hero cape and a customized hand stitched message “Super Dad.”   Bring your own bag by Moogly , this one is a super easy to follow pattern, that ends up in an useful bag to carry around his favorite drinks!   Fast and Free Men’s Slippers  by Ashlea Konecny . What I loved about this pattern is that it uses super thick yarn, which will work up very fast. You migh...

Being a mom is a rewarding and a never-ending job. Also, it can be overwhelming, especially now that we need to keep our kids at home. As a mother of two who is passionate about knitting, interested in learning the benefits of this craft, I have found 2 fascinating articles that will help you learn the wonders of knitting to reduce stress. In the first article, “Therapeutic Knitting to ManageStress, Depression and Chronic Pain” , Becky shows how knitting is a form of mindfulness, wherein – as yoga—the rhythmical working of the same stitch calms the heart rate and breathing, leading to a state of inner quite. She also describes how some research suggests that the repetitive motions of knitting increase the release of serotonin (a hormone linked to pain and depression), therefore improving our mood and decreasing the sensation of pain. Photo by Retha Ferguson from Pexels In the second article, “The Yoga of Knitting: Peace in EveryStitch” , Michelle Dalbec shows some research that s...