Stitchlinks in the press 2005 - 06

These are the articles we know of. If you see any others then please Contact us

We've also been in the press in 2007

DECEMBER 2006
Cross Stitcher blog (see the link on the links page).
BBC Radio 4. How to Knit a Poem – a series of programmes by Gwyneth Lewis (National Poet for Wales). Betsan appeared on Tuesday 12th December's programme, which looked at the beneficial effects of knitting on depression.

NOVEMBER 2006
Fibromyalgia UK article in the newsletter sent out to all members
Pain Concern article in the Quarterly news
Simply Knitting blog

OCTOBER 2006
Unravel - Betsan gave two well received talks on the health benefits of stitching.
Quick & Easy Cross Stitch - gadget of the month for one of our products!

SEPTEMBER 2006
Simply Knitting website of the month

JULY 2006
Depression Alliance - “A single Step” magazine

MAY 2006
Simply Knitting - the third and final part of a series of specially written articles discussing knitting as Therapy.
Depression Alliance Self Help pack - which is sent out to all of their members

APRIL 2006
Depression Alliance Chatline - as part of the National Depression Week
Simply Knitting - Part 2 of the three parter on Knitting as a Therapy

MARCH 2006
Simply Knitting - the first of a series of specially written articles discussing knitting as Therapy. By Betsan
Quick & Easy - a news update on our progress so far

FEBRUARY 2006
British Handknitting Confederation announcing the launch of Stitchlinks
Simply Knitting Magazine - outlining the story so far
Cross Stitcher Magazine - part of the 'Things to do this month'
Pain Matters - the magazine for Pain Concern

JANUARY 2006
Cross Stitcher - announcing the launch
BBC Cymru - for the Welsh speakers among you.
The British Hand Knitting Confederation - in an ongoing series of articles discussing knitting as a therapy
Cardiff University - announcing the research link with Stitchlinks as it will be the first study to specifically examine the psychological effects of knitting.


DECEMBER 2005
Cross Stitcher - announcing what's coming up in the New Year!
Arts Professional - discussing knitting as an art form

NOVEMBER 2005
Cross Stitcher and Quick & Easy magazines - introducing the background to Stitchlinks.

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