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Benefits of Knitting Therapy for Seniors – Plus Free Knitting Patterns

Many Senior Citizens enjoy knitting as a hobby. But did you know that it has therapeutic benefits as well? Handicrafts such as knitting and crocheting stimulate mental and physical dexterity for older adults. Thus, Knitting Therapy for Senior Citizens provides benefits for mental, physical, and emotional well-being.

Does knitting help with dementia?

Engaging in cognitive exercise can prevent memory loss. People who actively participate in leisure activities such as knitting have a lower risk of developing dementia later in life.

3 Benefits of Knitting Therapy for Seniors

 1. Improved Mental Health

Staying occupied is good for our health. The calm, repetitive motions put knitters in the present moment and distract from stress and anxiety. In addition, following knitting patterns and moving eyes from side to side exercises cognitive functioning and improves memory. 

2. Stronger Physical Dexterity

Using your hands to control yarn and needles creates order and beauty. Knitting keeps finger joints active which can ease arthritis symptoms. The repetitive motion can also help stroke patients rebuild fine motor skills and eye-hand coordination. 

3. Better Social-Emotional Well-being

Knitting is an excellent activity to do with friends. Joining a knitting club offers an opportunity to get out and socialize. Learning a new skill can also boost self-confidence for older adults. Plus, giving hand-made items to others increases feelings of self-worth

3 Free Knitting Patterns for Beginners 

A Peaceful Shawl – Giving a shawl is like giving the gift of a warm hug to wear around your shoulders. This simple pattern uses 1.25 skeins of Homespun yarn or one skein for a shorter shawl. You will need 10.0 mm needles.

Knitted Bookmarks – Never lose your page again. With 25 yards of finger weight yarn, you can make thin 2 x 7 inch bookmarks. For this pattern, you will use 3.0 mm needles. 

Market Bag – This trendy bag makes an excellent gift for a fashionable friend. This pattern calls for three balls of medium yard. Use 5.0 mm circular needles. 

Caring for Seniors

At Anita’s Angels,  we care about our clients’ mental, physical, and emotional well-being. Our highly-trained Certified Homemaker-Home Health Aides make sure your senior loved ones get the attention and care they deserve. We are Families Helping Families. So let’s talk about how our family can help yours. Call us at 908-788-9390.

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