Kathryn Vercillo is a writer and crafter who specialises in the intersection between art and mental health.
I particularly loved Kathryn's focus on her relationship with craft being something that is constantly evolving, and her celebration of every part of the process.
Kathryn speaks about crochet has helped save her life during periods of depression, and also talks about how she used crochet to help her through the grief following her friend's death through suicide.
Kathryn Vercillo
Instagram @createmefree
Substack: https://createmefree.substack.com/
Books: https://www.amazon.com/Kathryn-Vercillo/e/B001JPC6IO
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Website: Creative Restoration
Instagram: @knittingistherapeutic
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