Craft Psychology - Dr. Anne Kirketerp - Episode 142 - Fruity Knitting

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0:00 Intro
3:38 Lola Sweater - Under Construction
12:40 A comedy of errors - Lola Sweater
19:28 Barbroe Blouse by Knitting For Olive - Under Construction
23:39 Fashion show - Barbroe Blouse by Knitting for Olive and Florence bag by PetiteKnit
25:17 Jenny Jacket by PetiteKnit - Under Construction
29:48 YarnFlakes - Knitters of The World
41:44 Patron Discount - YarnFlakes
42:00 Support the show
43:43 Self-determination theory, flow and other health benefits of knitting
52:12 Craft Psychology - Dr. Anne Kirketerp - Feature Interview

[Oldorcuttyarnery]

I love the segment on the Psychology of Crafts. I have a yarn store in California, and just last week a customer told me that his employer offers a ‘wellness reimbursement” program - those are typically thought of reimbursing for Gym memberships and the like. But, my customer submitted a request, detailing information from his therapist that knitting relieves stress, reduces his blood pressure and depression and many other benefits. They agreed to let him use is wellness reimbursement budget for yarn and/or needles! They thanked him for the detailed explanation and said they were glad he found something that was good for his mental and physical health!

[kayautrey]

This channel is worthy of the equivalent of an Academy Award. So well done in every aspect.

[Janknitz]

Madeline, I’m a retired occupational therapist. Occupational therapy began with crafts taught to soldiers recovering from their injuries in WWI. Crafts were used for all the reasons Dr.Kirketerp identifies, and for strengthening and coordination training as well. Weaving was particularly common as the beaters and heddles could be weighted to grade the tasks for muscle strengthening.

Occupational therapists have been using crafts for more than a century to help people with their physical and mental health issues. To earn my degree in OT, I had to minor in psychology and also study human anatomy, physiology, neuroscience, as well as therapeutic crafts, a semester of weaving and a semester of woodworking.

Unfortunately, in the realm of physical rehabilitation, insurers don’t understand the importance of craft and won’t pay for the use of crafts in therapy. So OTs in physical disability rehab have had to move away from crafts. We focus instead on other aspects of human occupation, primarily functional abilities to perform activities of daily living.

Crafts are still an important modality used by Occupational Therapists in psychiatric settings and with pediatric populations.

[galeem]

I am retired. I have many crafts. I knit, crochet, tat, bead, cricut, make parrots toys, sew, zentangle and more. I love to bake and am deeply into sourdough at the moment. My sister says I remind her of a Down’s syndrome person because I am always happy and living my best life. I looked at her and said “they don’t have a monopoly on happiness”. Being up and smiling and laughing is so much easier than crying as finding things to be miserable. I live way below the poverty line. And make ends meet. She married a rich man and he left her well off when he passed. But I am happy. Maybe because my eight parrots make me laugh. Or I’m just lazy and my birds, my starter, my many crafts make me smile. She’s not a crafter but she is an artist but doesn’t do it anymore. I’ve tried to get her into beading and she is interested but not enough to do it. She has her family and grandchildren close. I never was blessed with children. My hubby passed when I was 52 and I don’t want another man in my life. I love my life.

[rodneyferris]

This whole episode nails all of us knitters! Such a delightful and jolly podcast! As I’ve only started knitting after 50 years, I find I’ll agonize over a mistake. I’ll look at it and I’ll put it down and I’ll fuss and fume over it. IT becomes the IT of my whole day! It is like a stain on my living room carpet! And even on a galloping horse it would be neon glowing THING. 😂😂😂💨. What treasure Dr. Kirketerp is to bring to us the value of crafting! And she is 💯 percent correct about how crafting can be a source of soulagement for the anxious, the scrupulous, the depressive sides of our being.
I have found that as I knit I put on podcasts or videos of topics that stretch my mind and my soul to no end and this increases my Faith, my Hope and my Love in and for my family and friends.
On the funny side, once I got the knack for socks I realized that this is a highly addictive drug! I’ve fallen in love with socks! 🧦

Thank you Andrea and Madelaine for sharing this really encouraging podcast! Of all the wonderful podcasts you’ve made this one is right up near number 1 ❤❤❤❤

[eedenkful]

First of all I think this has been one of your best episodes. The humility in making mistakes in knitting and it's repairs are life lessons. Second I am an American art therapist and our research has demonstrated the relationship between changes in mood, brain functioning, physical symptoms and creative activities. I appreciate the focus on knitting with psychological research and loved the interview!

[arctiknitter]

Good morning, ladies! What a nice start to my day to find a new episode. After watching "under construction, " I have to add my story. Recently, I made three pairs of socks and a lovely sweater for my seven year old grandson. I flew from Alaska to DC to see him, only to discover that he had grown so much since Christmas that nothing fit! I spent a day un-knitting socks and sweater. Will re-knit soon!

[brendahamblin]

5 of us friends were knitting a shawl from Ravelry. Each of us had trouble with one particular pattern band . One of us unpicked many times. I seemed to be getting on ok, until I finished it and half way up, I managed to shunt the pattern by one stitch. Did I unpick? Nope. I’ll wrap it round myself and keep moving. I figure that nobody will notice. 🥴

[lorrainechalifoux]

What a wonderful interview (bravo Madeleine!) with an amazing guest and a very interesting subject. In my long life, I have practiced many crafts (drawing, clay, sewing, embroidery...) but I am still wandering why knitting is the most addictive! If you know why, please let us know 😀!

[orlandoangel]

I had the video paused and was about to type with a very heavy heart that you had grafted the wrong row, but decided to hit play for a few more seconds while I worked up the nerve to do so — and I'm so glad I did. The sound effects, music, and graphics you added to interrupt your happy voice-over after having caught your own mistake gave me such a good laugh! What a great segment. Thank you for the humor, motivation, information, and inspiration 🙏🏼

[tiptoeeco]

Thank you for another fabulous episode, lovely ladies. Madeleine’s interview with Dr Anne was fascinating. No wonder I’m more passionate than ever about my knitting!
Ann from Australia.

[lina.strickpodcast]

I always enjoy your episodes a lot, but this one was just amazing. I found the interview with Dr. Kirketerp fascinating and I am SO glad to be a Patreon and able to read a bit of her book!

It is always somehow nice to see that other people also struggle with mistakes and correcting/ not correcting them. I didn't spot the mistake on the last episode, and found it very beautiful as it was. But once you see it... 😅

Anyway, thank you for another high quality video! Looking forward to the next one.

[lavendercottagefibrearts]

the interview with dr kirteterp was very interesting! i have had chronic nerve pain in my neck and back for about 12 years now. i am so used to having a sensation of pain that I actually don't remember what it feels like to not be in pain. i re-discovered knitting and other fibre crafts about 2 years ago. whilst I wouldn't say it has reduced my pain levels, it has definitely helped my ability to live with my pain because I am better at choosing to focus on other things, rather than always focussing on my pain, which in turn makes me feel depressed and agitated, which then further increases my sensation of pain. not to sound dramatic but it has really changed my life.

[Devenny]

This episode is pretty terrific. I’m honoured to be one of your Patrons.

[kathyirwin]

Baking or sewing while listening to the radio gives me the best buzz. Sometimes knitting but it was better when I was younger.

[jdominirose]

This is the most EPIC knitting story I have EVER heard. Brava. However it ends, “a garment with a story” IS something.

[colleenadair]

For as long as I can remember, craft classes of all kinds, have been an important part of mental health treatments, particularly in psychiatric & aged care facilities.

[lynnedenney]

Thank you for sharing your mistakes and frustrations - as well as all of your gorgeous successes! I'm a novice knitter, so this episode is encouraging for me. I'm currently working on my very first cardigan that has several "unique" aspects to it hahahaha! I am not confident enough to rip back so I am plugging forward and plan to wear it no matter what!

[nancyjohnson]

Thanks so much for discussing your knitting errors and your thought processes to correct them. You are both such perfect role models for all novice and experienced knitters! And Madeleine, you are such a gifted speaker! I really appreciated your review of Dr. Kirketerp’s very interesting work and your subsequent interview. The program you both put together was so good and appreciated!

[Lamara]

A sense of accomplishment gives me my mojo of therapy. Finish a garment, a gift or craft always feels great.