Ailie hosts the Thoughtful Knitter YouTube channel. She speaks about returning to knitting in recent years as her health problems meant that she wasn't able to connect with friends and family in the same way.Ailie speaks about her journey from a slightly reluctant knitter to someone who knits every day and focuses more on the process than the end product. AilieYouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheThoughtfulKnitter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Thoughtful Knitter</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thethoughtfulknitter/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Thoughtful Knitter</a>MiaWebsite: <a href="https://www.therapeuticknitting.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.therapeuticknitting.org</a>Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=48212550&amp;fan_landing=true" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Why I Knit</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/knittingistherapeutic/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@knittingistherapeutic</a>Mentioned in this episode:Self-Care One Stitch at a Time

Something that meets me where I am with Ailie the Thoughtful Knitter

Welcome to the Why I Knit podcast!  My name is Dr Mia Hobbs and I am a Clinical Psychologist who is passionate about the mental health benefits of knitting.
Each episode of the podcast I interview a different knitter about why they knit and the (k)nitty gritty of how it impacts their mental wellbeing.  
I have an inspiring and diverse range of knitters lined up who have generously shared their stories with me.
You can follow me on Instagram @knittingistherapeutic and get more information on the therapeutic benefits of knitting at my website www.therapeuticknitting.org