Happy Mental Health Awareness Month!
Hi crochet friend,
May is Mental Health Awareness Month!
This is a cause dear to my heart. Many of us personally live with mental health conditions or symptoms, or we love someone who does. Plus, ALL OF US have mental health because we all have brains! So no matter who you are or what your lived experiences are, this month is for you
I began crocheting over 10 years ago to regulate my nervous system and care for my mental health. I hadn’t received any diagnoses at that time, but I knew it helps me feel better, so I kept at it. It’s been over a decade and it’s still my favorite activity. It brings me relief every day.
It turns out this is a real thing. Crocheting and activities like it help soothe the brain with repetitive motion, rhythmic movement, and bilateral use of your hands. Crochet is actually helping us rest, recover, and heal. What a gift
If you’re like me, here’s how you can support the mental health of others while caring for your own (by crocheting, of course!)
Use the code MHAM30 at checkout for 30% my patterns, and 100% of the dollars you spend will be donated to the Mental Health Association of Rochester, my favorite local org for mental wellness.
And in case no one has told you yet today, you are not alone and you matter. Keep going, one breath at a time
With all my love,
Krista
P.S. If I can support you on your mental health journey, reply to this email!
If spending money on patterns isn’t in the cards for you right now, I still have something you might like :)
I just published a new YouTube video tutorial for this Botanical Bralette, and I’m SO IN LOVE! I can’t wait to make bunch myself to bring along to next year’s festivals and markets. I hope you enjoy it!
