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KNIT YOUR STRESS AWAY | Knitting for beginners, Knitting to relieve stress, Stress Relief Strategies for moms, morning routinAuthor: Nadine Medina (The Knitting Mamas)
Top 25 U.S. Podcast (Hobbies) Knit Your Stress Away Ditch overwhelm through a creative hobby. Are you a busy mom feeling stressed and overwhelmed? Do you crave time to recharge and relax but struggle to fit self-care into your day? If finding calm and creativity feels impossible, this podcast is here to help. Welcome to Knit Your Stress Away, where youll discover how to reduce stress and find peace through the simple, soothing practice of knitting. Each episode offers guilt-free self-care strategies and practical tips on using mindful knitting to recharge and relax, even on the busiest days. Im Nadine, a mom, wife, and passionate knitter who knows firsthand how hard it is to juggle everything without burning out. After 16 years of motherhood, I traded perfectionism and social media comparison for creative self-careand knitting became my go-to solution. Now, Im excited to share how you, too, can use knitting and simple routines to feel more rested, calm, and creatively fulfilled. If youre ready to ditch overwhelm, embrace a creative hobby, and reclaim your time, this podcast is for you. Well cover: How knitting for beginners can reduce stress and boost creativity Building simple, effective morning routines Creating mindful habits for busy moms Finding rest and relaxation without guilt Take a deep breath, grab your knitting needles, and join me as we knit our way to a life with more calm, more creativity, and less stressone stitch at a time. Language: en Genres: Alternative Health, Health & Fitness, Hobbies, Leisure Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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#103 // Summer Throwback: Starting Knitting Again After Years Away? Here’s What I’d Do Differently
Episode 104
Thursday, 31 July, 2025
Welcome to our last Summer Throwback episode of Knit Your Stress Away— it’s been a cozy revisit to some of our most-loved episodes from the archives. Today we’re going back to a personal favorite where I share what it was like to pick up my knitting needles again after two decades away. Spoiler: it wasn’t as easy as riding a bike. 😅 If you’re a beginner—or someone returning to knitting after a long break—this one’s for you. In this episode, I’m sharing the biggest mistakes I made, the lessons I learned the hard way, and all the things I wish someone had told me when I started again. What You’ll Learn: ✔️ Why perfection isn’t the goal—and what to focus on instead ✔️ The best beginner-friendly yarn and needle recs ✔️ How to decode those confusing abbreviations and pattern lingo ✔️ What to do when you make a mistake (because you will, and that’s okay!) ✔️ How learning alongside others makes the process way more fun and way less overwhelming ✨ Whether you’re brand new or simply need a confidence boost, this episode is here to remind you: you can do this, and it doesn’t have to be complicated. Resources & Links: 🧶 Grab my free “3 Things You Need to Start Knitting” cheatsheet → https://www.theknittingmamas.com 🧶 Learn step-by-step inside the 90-min Headband Workshop—perfect if you want to knit something calming and simple with full support → https://www.theknittingmamas.com 🧶 Explore my go-to tools, favorite yarns, and knitting must-haves → https://www.theknittingmamas.com









