Becky Stewart
@knitom.bsky.social
Therapeutic knitting advocate helping burned-out professionals cope with stress, burnout and chronic illness through mindful knitting; living with ME/CFS, AS.
Knitting is my go-to mental health tool.
It lives in my bag, not just for idle times, but for hard moments too.
• Boredom
• Anxiety?
• Uncertainty?
• Overwhelm?
I pick up my needles and knit my way through.
With each stitch, I feel grounded. I feel calm.
Knit Om
It lives in my bag, not just for idle times, but for hard moments too.
• Boredom
• Anxiety?
• Uncertainty?
• Overwhelm?
I pick up my needles and knit my way through.
With each stitch, I feel grounded. I feel calm.
Knit Om
November 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Knitting is my go-to mental health tool.
It lives in my bag, not just for idle times, but for hard moments too.
• Boredom
• Anxiety?
• Uncertainty?
• Overwhelm?
I pick up my needles and knit my way through.
With each stitch, I feel grounded. I feel calm.
Knit Om
It lives in my bag, not just for idle times, but for hard moments too.
• Boredom
• Anxiety?
• Uncertainty?
• Overwhelm?
I pick up my needles and knit my way through.
With each stitch, I feel grounded. I feel calm.
Knit Om
Each stitch is a tiny meditation.
Each row an act of self-care.
How many mindful moments will you knit today?
Each row an act of self-care.
How many mindful moments will you knit today?
November 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Each stitch is a tiny meditation.
Each row an act of self-care.
How many mindful moments will you knit today?
Each row an act of self-care.
How many mindful moments will you knit today?
One of the best things about knitting? It’s portable.
Tuck it in your bag and take it anywhere.
Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or panicky?
You’ve got a soothing, grounding tool right there when you need it.
Tuck it in your bag and take it anywhere.
Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or panicky?
You’ve got a soothing, grounding tool right there when you need it.
November 8, 2025 at 4:30 PM
One of the best things about knitting? It’s portable.
Tuck it in your bag and take it anywhere.
Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or panicky?
You’ve got a soothing, grounding tool right there when you need it.
Tuck it in your bag and take it anywhere.
Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or panicky?
You’ve got a soothing, grounding tool right there when you need it.
Did you know you can knit flat on circular needles?
I recommend that beginner knitters start knitting on circulars.
They're versatile, so you'll save money on supplies in the long-term and they put less stress on your hands, wrists, and shoulders.
I recommend that beginner knitters start knitting on circulars.
They're versatile, so you'll save money on supplies in the long-term and they put less stress on your hands, wrists, and shoulders.
November 7, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Did you know you can knit flat on circular needles?
I recommend that beginner knitters start knitting on circulars.
They're versatile, so you'll save money on supplies in the long-term and they put less stress on your hands, wrists, and shoulders.
I recommend that beginner knitters start knitting on circulars.
They're versatile, so you'll save money on supplies in the long-term and they put less stress on your hands, wrists, and shoulders.
3 mental shifts happy knitters make:
• From product to process: letting go of perfection and embracing the rhythm of stitches
• From pressure to pleasure: seeing knitting as self-care, not another task on the to-do list
• From mistakes are failures to mistakes are teachers
• From product to process: letting go of perfection and embracing the rhythm of stitches
• From pressure to pleasure: seeing knitting as self-care, not another task on the to-do list
• From mistakes are failures to mistakes are teachers
November 6, 2025 at 4:30 PM
3 mental shifts happy knitters make:
• From product to process: letting go of perfection and embracing the rhythm of stitches
• From pressure to pleasure: seeing knitting as self-care, not another task on the to-do list
• From mistakes are failures to mistakes are teachers
• From product to process: letting go of perfection and embracing the rhythm of stitches
• From pressure to pleasure: seeing knitting as self-care, not another task on the to-do list
• From mistakes are failures to mistakes are teachers
Why does knitting feel so good?
Once the motions become automatic, knitting can trigger the relaxation response - a state where stress hormones fall and calm returns.
It's the body's natural healing system and we need to tap into that as often as we can.
Once the motions become automatic, knitting can trigger the relaxation response - a state where stress hormones fall and calm returns.
It's the body's natural healing system and we need to tap into that as often as we can.
November 5, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Why does knitting feel so good?
Once the motions become automatic, knitting can trigger the relaxation response - a state where stress hormones fall and calm returns.
It's the body's natural healing system and we need to tap into that as often as we can.
Once the motions become automatic, knitting can trigger the relaxation response - a state where stress hormones fall and calm returns.
It's the body's natural healing system and we need to tap into that as often as we can.
The BEST mindfulness framework for dealing with overwhelm or emotional distress:
• R: RECOGNIZE your experience
• A: ACCEPT - don't try to fix, judge, or resist
• I: INVESTIGATE with compassionate curiosity
• N: NON-IDENTIFICATION - you are NOT your thoughts or feelings
• R: RECOGNIZE your experience
• A: ACCEPT - don't try to fix, judge, or resist
• I: INVESTIGATE with compassionate curiosity
• N: NON-IDENTIFICATION - you are NOT your thoughts or feelings
November 4, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The BEST mindfulness framework for dealing with overwhelm or emotional distress:
• R: RECOGNIZE your experience
• A: ACCEPT - don't try to fix, judge, or resist
• I: INVESTIGATE with compassionate curiosity
• N: NON-IDENTIFICATION - you are NOT your thoughts or feelings
• R: RECOGNIZE your experience
• A: ACCEPT - don't try to fix, judge, or resist
• I: INVESTIGATE with compassionate curiosity
• N: NON-IDENTIFICATION - you are NOT your thoughts or feelings
Recovery begins when you stop seeing yourself as only a diagnosis. It's about focusing on ability rather than disability; about finding freedom, energy, and choice, even in small ways.
November 3, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Recovery begins when you stop seeing yourself as only a diagnosis. It's about focusing on ability rather than disability; about finding freedom, energy, and choice, even in small ways.
3 tips if you're just getting started with knitting:
Tip # 1: It doesn't have to "be" anything. The power is in the process.
Tip # 2: Choose forgiving yarns. Wool blends with some give are easier on the hands.
Tip # 3: Start slow. Speed doesn't matter - consistency is key.
Tip # 1: It doesn't have to "be" anything. The power is in the process.
Tip # 2: Choose forgiving yarns. Wool blends with some give are easier on the hands.
Tip # 3: Start slow. Speed doesn't matter - consistency is key.
November 2, 2025 at 4:30 PM
3 tips if you're just getting started with knitting:
Tip # 1: It doesn't have to "be" anything. The power is in the process.
Tip # 2: Choose forgiving yarns. Wool blends with some give are easier on the hands.
Tip # 3: Start slow. Speed doesn't matter - consistency is key.
Tip # 1: It doesn't have to "be" anything. The power is in the process.
Tip # 2: Choose forgiving yarns. Wool blends with some give are easier on the hands.
Tip # 3: Start slow. Speed doesn't matter - consistency is key.
You can’t carry your therapist in your tote bag...
But you can carry your knitting - a soothing, grounding tool.
Always there when you need it most.
But you can carry your knitting - a soothing, grounding tool.
Always there when you need it most.
November 1, 2025 at 3:30 PM
You can’t carry your therapist in your tote bag...
But you can carry your knitting - a soothing, grounding tool.
Always there when you need it most.
But you can carry your knitting - a soothing, grounding tool.
Always there when you need it most.
Knitting isn’t “just for women.”
It’s for:
• Overthinkers
• Makers
• Anxious brains
• Restless hands
• All genders
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, try knitting. It's for you, too.
It’s for:
• Overthinkers
• Makers
• Anxious brains
• Restless hands
• All genders
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, try knitting. It's for you, too.
October 31, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Knitting isn’t “just for women.”
It’s for:
• Overthinkers
• Makers
• Anxious brains
• Restless hands
• All genders
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, try knitting. It's for you, too.
It’s for:
• Overthinkers
• Makers
• Anxious brains
• Restless hands
• All genders
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, try knitting. It's for you, too.
Confidence isn't a prerequisite for action - it's a byproduct of it.
What is required is commitment and courage.
Through daily courage and consistent action comes competence.
Through competence comes confidence.
Commitment + Courage + Consistent Action = Competence + Confidence
What is required is commitment and courage.
Through daily courage and consistent action comes competence.
Through competence comes confidence.
Commitment + Courage + Consistent Action = Competence + Confidence
October 30, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Confidence isn't a prerequisite for action - it's a byproduct of it.
What is required is commitment and courage.
Through daily courage and consistent action comes competence.
Through competence comes confidence.
Commitment + Courage + Consistent Action = Competence + Confidence
What is required is commitment and courage.
Through daily courage and consistent action comes competence.
Through competence comes confidence.
Commitment + Courage + Consistent Action = Competence + Confidence
Fact: Knitting reduces stress.
Also fact: Knitting is for all genders.
If you have a nervous system, knitting can help calm it.
Knitting is for everyone who wants to feel a little better - one stitch at a time.
Also fact: Knitting is for all genders.
If you have a nervous system, knitting can help calm it.
Knitting is for everyone who wants to feel a little better - one stitch at a time.
October 29, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Fact: Knitting reduces stress.
Also fact: Knitting is for all genders.
If you have a nervous system, knitting can help calm it.
Knitting is for everyone who wants to feel a little better - one stitch at a time.
Also fact: Knitting is for all genders.
If you have a nervous system, knitting can help calm it.
Knitting is for everyone who wants to feel a little better - one stitch at a time.
10x your therapeutic knitting practice with these powerful add-ons:
• Candles/warm light
• Calming music
• Healing tea
• Essential oils
• Soft yarn
Your brain learns to associate knitting and these sensory cues (scents, sounds, and textures) with relaxation and healing.
• Candles/warm light
• Calming music
• Healing tea
• Essential oils
• Soft yarn
Your brain learns to associate knitting and these sensory cues (scents, sounds, and textures) with relaxation and healing.
October 28, 2025 at 3:30 PM
10x your therapeutic knitting practice with these powerful add-ons:
• Candles/warm light
• Calming music
• Healing tea
• Essential oils
• Soft yarn
Your brain learns to associate knitting and these sensory cues (scents, sounds, and textures) with relaxation and healing.
• Candles/warm light
• Calming music
• Healing tea
• Essential oils
• Soft yarn
Your brain learns to associate knitting and these sensory cues (scents, sounds, and textures) with relaxation and healing.
Wellness isn’t about denying limits.
It’s about learning to live fully within them.
When you stop seeing yourself only through the lens of illness, you start making space for possibility, for choice, for life.
It’s about learning to live fully within them.
When you stop seeing yourself only through the lens of illness, you start making space for possibility, for choice, for life.
October 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Wellness isn’t about denying limits.
It’s about learning to live fully within them.
When you stop seeing yourself only through the lens of illness, you start making space for possibility, for choice, for life.
It’s about learning to live fully within them.
When you stop seeing yourself only through the lens of illness, you start making space for possibility, for choice, for life.
Stuck in survival mode?
In the short term, cortisol serves an important function. In fact, it's essential.
But long term, it's harmful.
Tiny, daily practices can cue your nervous system to relax again.
This is why therapeutic tools like knitting are so valuable.
In the short term, cortisol serves an important function. In fact, it's essential.
But long term, it's harmful.
Tiny, daily practices can cue your nervous system to relax again.
This is why therapeutic tools like knitting are so valuable.
October 26, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Stuck in survival mode?
In the short term, cortisol serves an important function. In fact, it's essential.
But long term, it's harmful.
Tiny, daily practices can cue your nervous system to relax again.
This is why therapeutic tools like knitting are so valuable.
In the short term, cortisol serves an important function. In fact, it's essential.
But long term, it's harmful.
Tiny, daily practices can cue your nervous system to relax again.
This is why therapeutic tools like knitting are so valuable.
Anxiety on the train? Stress at the doctor’s office?
Pull out your knitting.
Portable calm.
Anywhere. Anytime.
Pull out your knitting.
Portable calm.
Anywhere. Anytime.
October 25, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Anxiety on the train? Stress at the doctor’s office?
Pull out your knitting.
Portable calm.
Anywhere. Anytime.
Pull out your knitting.
Portable calm.
Anywhere. Anytime.
Knitting isn't laziness or a waste of time - it's active recovery.
Once you learn the basics, the rhythmic and repetitive motions of knitting can trigger the relaxation response - the body’s counterbalance to stress.
Be proactive - knit stress away with a knitting practice.
Once you learn the basics, the rhythmic and repetitive motions of knitting can trigger the relaxation response - the body’s counterbalance to stress.
Be proactive - knit stress away with a knitting practice.
October 24, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Knitting isn't laziness or a waste of time - it's active recovery.
Once you learn the basics, the rhythmic and repetitive motions of knitting can trigger the relaxation response - the body’s counterbalance to stress.
Be proactive - knit stress away with a knitting practice.
Once you learn the basics, the rhythmic and repetitive motions of knitting can trigger the relaxation response - the body’s counterbalance to stress.
Be proactive - knit stress away with a knitting practice.
Mindful Knitting Tip:
Knit in silence sometimes.
No music, no podcast - just you, your breath, and the quiet click of needles.
Let it calm you.
It's more soothing than you think.
Bonus tip: Notice what comes up for you. No need to fix or judge. Acknowledge, then let go.
Knit in silence sometimes.
No music, no podcast - just you, your breath, and the quiet click of needles.
Let it calm you.
It's more soothing than you think.
Bonus tip: Notice what comes up for you. No need to fix or judge. Acknowledge, then let go.
October 23, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Mindful Knitting Tip:
Knit in silence sometimes.
No music, no podcast - just you, your breath, and the quiet click of needles.
Let it calm you.
It's more soothing than you think.
Bonus tip: Notice what comes up for you. No need to fix or judge. Acknowledge, then let go.
Knit in silence sometimes.
No music, no podcast - just you, your breath, and the quiet click of needles.
Let it calm you.
It's more soothing than you think.
Bonus tip: Notice what comes up for you. No need to fix or judge. Acknowledge, then let go.
Want to become a better knitter? Practice everywhere:
• At the bus stop
• On the train
• At the game
• In the waiting room
• In line at the store
Don’t wait for the “perfect moment.”
Simply knit.
And knit often.
• At the bus stop
• On the train
• At the game
• In the waiting room
• In line at the store
Don’t wait for the “perfect moment.”
Simply knit.
And knit often.
October 22, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Want to become a better knitter? Practice everywhere:
• At the bus stop
• On the train
• At the game
• In the waiting room
• In line at the store
Don’t wait for the “perfect moment.”
Simply knit.
And knit often.
• At the bus stop
• On the train
• At the game
• In the waiting room
• In line at the store
Don’t wait for the “perfect moment.”
Simply knit.
And knit often.
Learning to knit can feel awkward at first, but keep going!
The more you practice, the more natural it feels and soon you’ll experience the calming, grounding benefits of knitting.
Here are 15 tips for absolute beginner knitters to help you get started with calm and confidence:
The more you practice, the more natural it feels and soon you’ll experience the calming, grounding benefits of knitting.
Here are 15 tips for absolute beginner knitters to help you get started with calm and confidence:
October 20, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Learning to knit can feel awkward at first, but keep going!
The more you practice, the more natural it feels and soon you’ll experience the calming, grounding benefits of knitting.
Here are 15 tips for absolute beginner knitters to help you get started with calm and confidence:
The more you practice, the more natural it feels and soon you’ll experience the calming, grounding benefits of knitting.
Here are 15 tips for absolute beginner knitters to help you get started with calm and confidence:
Just starting to knit? Master these 4 essential skills first!
• Cast on - Get stitches onto the needle
• Knit stitch - The foundational stitch
• Purl stitch - Reverse knit stitch
• Cast off - Get stitches off the needles
Combine these skills for infinite possibilities! 🧶
• Cast on - Get stitches onto the needle
• Knit stitch - The foundational stitch
• Purl stitch - Reverse knit stitch
• Cast off - Get stitches off the needles
Combine these skills for infinite possibilities! 🧶
October 19, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Just starting to knit? Master these 4 essential skills first!
• Cast on - Get stitches onto the needle
• Knit stitch - The foundational stitch
• Purl stitch - Reverse knit stitch
• Cast off - Get stitches off the needles
Combine these skills for infinite possibilities! 🧶
• Cast on - Get stitches onto the needle
• Knit stitch - The foundational stitch
• Purl stitch - Reverse knit stitch
• Cast off - Get stitches off the needles
Combine these skills for infinite possibilities! 🧶
Today's reminder: You don't have to be productive every minute. Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is pause.
October 18, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Today's reminder: You don't have to be productive every minute. Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is pause.
Let knitting be your “pause button.”
When things feel too much, stop and pick up the needles.
Sit. Knit. Breathe.
It's that simple.
When things feel too much, stop and pick up the needles.
Sit. Knit. Breathe.
It's that simple.
October 17, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Let knitting be your “pause button.”
When things feel too much, stop and pick up the needles.
Sit. Knit. Breathe.
It's that simple.
When things feel too much, stop and pick up the needles.
Sit. Knit. Breathe.
It's that simple.
Knitting for 10 minutes a day can do what hours of doomscrolling won’t:
• Slow your breath
• Calm your mind
• Reset your nervous system
Tiny habit. Huge shift.
• Slow your breath
• Calm your mind
• Reset your nervous system
Tiny habit. Huge shift.
October 16, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Knitting for 10 minutes a day can do what hours of doomscrolling won’t:
• Slow your breath
• Calm your mind
• Reset your nervous system
Tiny habit. Huge shift.
• Slow your breath
• Calm your mind
• Reset your nervous system
Tiny habit. Huge shift.