Comments on: How Crocheting Is Bringing Me Back To Myself https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/benefits-of-crocheting/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:09:31 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Leslie https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/benefits-of-crocheting/#comment-13521 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:09:31 +0000 #comment-13521 This touches me in so many ways. I look to my yarnie / stitchy projects for comfort on the daily. Dealing with MDD, fibromyalgia and diabetes can make me feel quite overwhelmed and anxious. I don’t know what I would do if I didn’t have my yarn. PS. You have inspired me to unravel a sweater I made a couple of years ago, and have yet to wear.

]]> By: Emily McGowan https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/benefits-of-crocheting/#comment-13333 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:32:06 +0000 #comment-13333 In reply to Anonymous User.

So simple but it’s helped me take action on more than one occasion. Thank you for reading!

]]> By: Anonymous User https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/benefits-of-crocheting/#comment-13332 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:24:50 +0000 #comment-13332 “Nothing will ever change if nothing changes”.

That statement will definitely stick with me — Love it!

]]> By: Christina https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/benefits-of-crocheting/#comment-13295 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 21:20:04 +0000 #comment-13295 I don’t crochet but I loved reading your article. The symbolism and wisdom you sahre is so beautiful. I have been going through several storms and this reminder about starting over and that it can be beautiful again is something I needed to hear. Thank you. (1st time commenter! long time reader)

]]> By: Emily McGowan https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/benefits-of-crocheting/#comment-13262 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 19:37:57 +0000 #comment-13262 In reply to Julie.

Thank you for reading, Julie! I find so much peace in my creative pursuits, and crochet is particularly special to me. Sending you hugs and creative energy for your own journey!

]]> By: Emily McGowan https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/benefits-of-crocheting/#comment-13261 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 19:37:17 +0000 #comment-13261 In reply to Anonymous User.

It’s so hard to live by, but it’s soooo good for us to follow our passions unapologetically! Thank you so much for reading, I’m glad to hear it resonated with you <3

]]> By: Emily McGowan https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/benefits-of-crocheting/#comment-13259 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 19:35:55 +0000 #comment-13259 In reply to cheryl McGowan.

I do love to multitask haha, that’s for sure! I’m going to finally finish up a granny square blanket this weekend, can’t wait 🙂 Thank you for reading Cheryl (aka mom!!) XOXO

]]> By: cheryl McGowan https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/benefits-of-crocheting/#comment-13248 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 21:58:04 +0000 #comment-13248 I love this so much! You always loved to multi task. A cup of coffee and crochet project is the most calming thing I can think of for you. It quiets the mind from all the noise in this world, I can only imagine how much you love bringing this back into your life. Life is so much a ravel and unravel, I love how you compared.
“C”

]]> By: Anonymous User https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/benefits-of-crocheting/#comment-13244 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:16:48 +0000 #comment-13244 I don’t crochet (or knit and I don’t even know how to sew a button!) but I loved your article and this sentence stopped me in my tracks: “I did not ask permission, I did not seek buy-in, and I will not pursue feedback.” I re-read it several times and want to write it down and stick it somewhere I’ll see every day. It is funny how audacious this simple sentence feels about our very own lives!

]]> By: Julie https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/benefits-of-crocheting/#comment-13243 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:25:53 +0000 #comment-13243 This is a beautiful…very though provoking and yet healing. Thank you for sharing as it has inspired me to remember that there are no rules follow.

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