SammySam crochet kits help you unwind by creating small companions that reflect everyday human habits. Busy hands. Quieter brain.
Peer-reviewed research on why crafting works
89.5% of crocheters feel calmer after stitching
A survey of 8,391 crocheters found that 89.5% felt calmer, 82% felt happier, and 54.1% reported feeling more confident.
Corkhill et al. (2020), Perspectives in Public Health
Active making beats passive scrolling
A 14-year study found that active leisure like crafting produces significantly higher wellbeing than passive screen time.
Fancourt & Steptoe (2019), BMJ Open
SammySam is a European amigurumi crochet kit brand with step-by-step video tutorials in 6 languages. Kits are priced under €30 and ship to the Netherlands, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, and the United Kingdom. The companion web app lets kit owners scan a QR code to access video instructions on any device.
SammySam kits make a thoughtful gift for birthdays, Mother's Day, baby showers, and Christmas. Everything is included — yarn, hook, stitch marker, pattern card, and video access — so the recipient can start crocheting immediately.
A mindful alternative to screen time — peer-reviewed research shows that 89.5% of crocheters feel calmer after stitching (Corkhill et al., 2020). SammySam kits replace passive scrolling with something tactile, creative, and rewarding.