Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Stressed out workers are discovering how “medknitation” can improve their wellbeing. In conference rooms across the country, ...

This could be any Saturday night at a trendy Toronto bar. The drinks are flowing, there's a DJ, and everyone is dressed to impress. But look a little closer, and you'll find the room is packed with ...

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In a groundbreaking initiative, Terisa Tamang, Founder and President of the Dhairya Cancer Foundation, has introduced Nepal's first-ever Therapeutic Knitting and Crochet Program, aptly named "Thread ...

When you think of fiber arts, you may picture a grandmother knitting socks or crocheting a scarf for her grandchild. Maybe she's sitting in a rocking chair by a fire, warm and cozy as her wrinkled ...

Three years ago, it seemed to Judith Njuguna that the world was collapsing around her. She was a bundle of nerves after losing students in her music class to Covid-19. Recognising that she was fast ...

Young people are increasingly choosing analog hobbies like knitting and crochet over screen time. Repetitive crafts can offer health benefits, such as calming the mind and practicing mindfulness.

Ellen Rubin, BS biology '92, started a nonprofit to share the scientifically-backed mental and physical health benefits of knitting and fiber arts with the community members who need it most. December ...