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Change between projects to maintain a state of flow
If you tend to get frustrated with tough projects and burn out, keep an easy, fun project on hand at all times so you can work on it...
Ricardina Guimaraes
Mar 23, 20231 min read
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Mindfulness boosts creativity
photo by Lucas van Oort Mindfulness can unleash and even boost your creativity. People that engage in yarn crafts, value creativity and...
Ricardina Guimaraes
Mar 18, 20231 min read
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Yarn over and let your stresses float away
Image by Jan Haerer from Pixabay Take a daily activity, such as your yarn crafts, and be curious and alert about yourself. Notice every...
Ricardina Guimaraes
Mar 16, 20231 min read
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Yarn crafts as a form of self expression
I can lose myself for hours in a intricate pattern, learning a new crochet stitch or technique, giving my sometimes anxious or mind space...
Ricardina Guimaraes
Mar 14, 20231 min read
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Yarn and a cup of tea
Two of my favourite things yarn and tea! Two good reasons to practice mindfulness and gratitude. Next time you are drinking a cup of tea...
Ricardina Guimaraes
Mar 9, 20231 min read
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Create moments of calm
Making time for yourself and the things you enjoy can have a huge impact on your self-esteem and your overall mood. Create your little...
Ricardina Guimaraes
Mar 6, 20231 min read
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Breathe in, stitch out!
The focus of knitting and crochet used to be producing a hat, blanket or sweater—and it used to matter that you knit/crochet them the...
Ricardina Guimaraes
Mar 4, 20231 min read
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Give in to your creative urge
Try something creative - try a new pattern, embellish an old cardigan or learn a new stitch. Don't worry about the quality of what you're...
Ricardina Guimaraes
Mar 2, 20231 min read
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The best yarn for your summer projects
I am going to help you choose the right yarn type to make comfy, breezy summer projects. Let's ditch the bulky yarn and crochet or knit...
Ricardina Guimaraes
Feb 27, 20232 min read
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Crochet as a form of meditation
Crochet offers a chance to meditate in a way that many people find easier than sitting still in a room and focusing on the breath....
Ricardina Guimaraes
Feb 22, 20232 min read
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Stitch away the stress
Knitting and crocheting are fantastic crafts that encourage us to slow down and focus. They facilitate mindful thinking and aid...
Ricardina Guimaraes
Feb 15, 20231 min read
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Paying attention to your posture
Being mindful of your posture is about being aware of whatever posture you are using right now. When you work on your yarn crafts paying...
Ricardina Guimaraes
Feb 8, 20231 min read
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Crochet your way to a healthier, happier mind
There are many different ways to practice mindfulness including established methods of guided meditation. You shouldn't discount any...
Ricardina Guimaraes
Feb 2, 20231 min read
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Yarn crafts - a moment of calm…
Mindfulness is a popular word that can be interpreted in many different ways. However, the most common way is to describe it as the act...
Ricardina Guimaraes
Jan 30, 20232 min read
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Yarnfulness
Knitting and crochet are amazingly versatile forms of yarn craft. They can be used to create simple practical garments for your family,...
Ricardina Guimaraes
Jan 26, 20232 min read
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Yarn crafts and that state of “flow”
When I am focused on the pattern, the stitches, and the skeins of yarn, when I feel the textures, when I see the rainbow of colours. When...
Ricardina Guimaraes
Jan 21, 20232 min read
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Yarn crafts and mental health
Photo by Rebecca Grant on Unsplash Activities like mindfulness meditation or yoga have become life-changing habits that help to bring...
Ricardina Guimaraes
Jan 11, 20232 min read
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Buttons
I am a sucker for fun buttons. I have a disturbingly large button stash, and I have even been known to design entire cardigans just to...
Ricardina Guimaraes
Jan 10, 20231 min read
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Scarfology
How it all started… Ancient Rome is one of the first origins of the scarf, where it was not used to keep warm, but to keep clean. It was...
Ricardina Guimaraes
Jan 3, 20231 min read
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Yarn crafts as stress relief
Working with your hands can help to settle your mind by giving you something specific to do. The repetitiveness of the motion involved in...
Ricardina Guimaraes
Dec 27, 20221 min read
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