* knit, crochet, cross stitch, and embroider

• it honours my female ancestors (actual and cultural) and their ingenuity, creativity, and hard work
• it quietens my mind when i’m anxious
• it promotes mindfulness
• it engages my mind in a way that also allows me to focus on other things, like films, tv, and music
• it improves my dexterity and maintains my fine motor skills
• it sometimes produces something i can wear, display, or otherwise use