Knitting for Connection: Creativity, Parenting & Mental Health with Julie of Brooknit Bonneterie

01/07/2025 48 min Episodio 109
Knitting for Connection: Creativity, Parenting & Mental Health with Julie of Brooknit Bonneterie

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In this episode of The Running Wine Mom, host Samantha Cieslinski chats with Julie Lagaüzère, founder of Brooknit Bonneterie, a Brooklyn-based brand blending French elegance with American practicality—one knitting kit at a time.Julie shares her powerful journey from the corporate world to creative entrepreneurship, and how knitting became a tool for self-care, emotional growth, and community connection. We explore how crafting supports mental health, why knitting is uniquely portable and accessible, and how it creates timeless bonds across generations.Whether you’re a seasoned knitter or simply craft-curious, this conversation will inspire you to slow down, get creative, and reconnect—with yourself and others.💡 Episode Highlights:Why knitting is the most portable (and underrated) craftHow crafting boosts emotional resilience in moms and kidsJulie’s approach to parenting without perfectionThe connection between creativity and mental wellnessHow Brooknit Bonneterie is redefining modern crafting culture🧵 Connect with Julie & Brooknit Bonneterie:🌐 Website: brooknit-bonneterie.com 📲 Instagram: @brooknitbonneterie 🧶 Patterns: Ravelry Page 🎥 Tutorials: YouTube Channel 🔗 All links: Linktree 💼 Julie on LinkedIn: Julie Lagaüzère🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts—and be sure to follow @therunningwinemom_ on Instagram for more mindful motherhood content.Would you like a carousel graphic or IG story text to promote this episode visually?

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