50g ball 1 piece 100% cotton Many people find the act of crocheting to be peaceful and a stress reliever Crocheting can be a very relaxing and calming act (once you've gotten over the initial frustration as a beginner). If you crochet before you go to bed, it can also help you fall asleep easier. With hobbies such as knitting and crocheting, you create new neural pathways when you learn a new crochet stitch. This has been shown to help reduce the risk of memory impairment. Because crocheting is a task that requires you to engage in cognitive exercises, it can help you keep your brain sharp and reduce your chance of memory loss as you age.