Women, Stress, Eating Disorders, and Knitting.

pearlmullet

Knitter here too. Love it. Snacking at night wasn't my downfall, and hopefully keeping my hands busy will help keep it that way. Same username on ravelry.

HeySwoleSister

knitapeace wrote: »

Did someone call me? My knitter senses are tingling...

Knitting is my meditation. Ravelry.com is the best thing to ever happen to the internet...all the knitting in the universe in one incredibly well-designed and user-friendly website!

The danger of Ravelry is that it ruins the rest of the internet for you. WHAT IS THIS WORLD WITHOUT AN "AGREE" OR "EDUCATIONAL" BUTTON? WHY IS THIS SITE DOWN? WHY DO BLINGEES STILL EXIST?

If only Casey ran the world.

Oh, Ravelry will also take up your whole day and leave you no time to knit. Ask me how I know.

ohiotubagal

Knitting rocks! Love this! It's pretty tough to snack mindlessly while knitting...one of the many benefits.

Ravelry is awesome too - I'm hatfanatic. I haven't made anything in a long time, but seeing this thread is inspiring. Thanks for posting!

knitapeace

EWJLang wrote: »

knitapeace wrote: »

Did someone call me? My knitter senses are tingling...

Knitting is my meditation. Ravelry.com is the best thing to ever happen to the internet...all the knitting in the universe in one incredibly well-designed and user-friendly website!

The danger of Ravelry is that it ruins the rest of the internet for you. WHAT IS THIS WORLD WITHOUT AN "AGREE" OR "EDUCATIONAL" BUTTON? WHY IS THIS SITE DOWN? WHY DO BLINGEES STILL EXIST?

If only Casey ran the world.

Oh, Ravelry will also take up your whole day and leave you no time to knit. Ask me how I know.

Srsly.

50452

EWJLang wrote: »

knitapeace wrote: »

Did someone call me? My knitter senses are tingling...

Knitting is my meditation. Ravelry.com is the best thing to ever happen to the internet...all the knitting in the universe in one incredibly well-designed and user-friendly website!

The danger of Ravelry is that it ruins the rest of the internet for you. WHAT IS THIS WORLD WITHOUT AN "AGREE" OR "EDUCATIONAL" BUTTON? WHY IS THIS SITE DOWN? WHY DO BLINGEES STILL EXIST?

If only Casey ran the world.

Oh, Ravelry will also take up your whole day and leave you no time to knit. Ask me how I know.

Uh, oh. This might be una problema...

HeySwoleSister

I'm Lanus on Ravelry. (stupid username was taken here) You can usually find me in Rubberneckers or Nerd Girl Yarns group. (Best indie dyer ever!)

gretlarson

I like to crochet but as a fitbit user it takes up time that I could be getting steps in so I am conflicted with that. I have about 3 projects I am working on currently. I started crocheting last year before I started losing weight. I did find that it helped me not be so depressed during the winter when it seemed like I couldn't go anywhere because of the weather. I like the Crochet crowd. Mikey has a ton of great video tutorials that make it easy to learn.

HeySwoleSister

gretlarson wrote: »

I like to crochet but as a fitbit user it takes up time that I could be getting steps in so I am conflicted with that. I have about 3 projects I am working on currently. I started crocheting last year before I started losing weight. I did find that it helped me not be so depressed during the winter when it seemed like I couldn't go anywhere because of the weather. I like the Crochet crowd. Mikey has a ton of great video tutorials that make it easy to learn.

you could probably crochet and walk! I ply yarn on a drop spindle while walking, I bet if you had some small crochet projects (like granny squares or amigurimis if you are super talented....) you could carry yarn in your pocket or in a wrist bag and get some leisurely steps in while hooking!

Alliwan

Daughter and I have both taken up crochet when my hands allow me to do that. We love it! Tried knitting but I got the needles so tight and i was so frustrated people around me were in serious danger of losing an eye, so I went to crochet and like it so far. But we also cross-stitch, sew, quilt and latchhook.

dwarfiegodsmack

i am a crochet addict! i crochet almost every chance i get. it relaxes me and i also count it as exercise as i walk in place while crocheting

dwarfiegodsmack

Dragn77 wrote: »

I dont know how to knit, but I do crochet... Learned how when I was about 8, so I never considered it an old lady thing LoL! It is super relaxing though...I have issues with stress, so I should pick this back up again. All I can make are blankets though, have never expanded my horizons with that. LoL

Ravelry has some awesome patterns. I cannot crochet free-hand, everything has to be a pattern but everytime i finish something i can't believe that i actually made that!
try a pattern, you might like it!!

dwarfiegodsmack

eponine1976 wrote: »

I knit, crochet, cross stitch, and quilt. I can spend hours and hours at my crafts on any given day. Only problem is all of those are very sedentary hobbies that don't burn many calories!

i wear my Fitbit One on my sock, stand and walk in place while i crochet, sometimes for hours. my work is on the table or back of the sofa or i put a box to bring my work closer

Dragn77

dwarfiegodsmack wrote: »

Dragn77 wrote: »

I dont know how to knit, but I do crochet... Learned how when I was about 8, so I never considered it an old lady thing LoL! It is super relaxing though...I have issues with stress, so I should pick this back up again. All I can make are blankets though, have never expanded my horizons with that. LoL

Ravelry has some awesome patterns. I cannot crochet free-hand, everything has to be a pattern but everytime i finish something i can't believe that i actually made that!
try a pattern, you might like it!!

Im actually on Ravelry! LoL probably with this same username..or some derivative of Dragn... I need to get on there and check it out again... All this talk about it has me hankering for a project to do!