Serenity Through Art - Kubatana Yarn Circle

“Kubatana means "unity" in Shona, and that is exactly what this circle represents; a sacred space where women come together to knit, connect, and heal” Kubatana Yarn Circle, founded by Emillia, is a community-based knitting group inspired by the values of Serenity Sanctuary Designs. As a hands-on extension of the brand, it offers a trauma-informed, culturally safe, and creative space where women come together for healing, connection, and self-expression through the art of knitting.

At Kubatana Yarn Circle we gather:

A Community-Based Knitting Group Rooted in Healing, Heritage & Togetherness. Stitch with purpose, creating handmade pieces woven with care, creativity, and calm. Support one another, especially women, mothers, and culturally diverse communities. Heal in unity, as we share stories, laughter, silence, and sacred time together. It's a sanctuary of sisterhood where threads become a language of peace, empowerment, and shared stories.

This is more than just a knitting circle; it is a healing practice, a cultural re-connection, and a safe space to be yourself. Whether you are an experienced knitter or simply seeking sisterhood and serenity, you are welcome here.

Together, we are Kubatana. United in yarn. United in heart.

Emotional Healing

Participants can express emotions non-verbally, process grief or stress, and find peace in quiet creativity.

  • Each stitch becomes an act of mindfulness.

  • Each gathering, a return to self and community.

  • Each thread, a tie between past, present, and future.

Together, the group creates not only garments but also healing moments, conversations, and connections that mend what life may have unravelled.

Community Connection: Knitting for Inner Peace and Community

Group knitting sessions build a sense of belonging, especially for women from migrant or refugee backgrounds who may feel isolated.

Cultural Sharing

Knitting can become a space to share stories, cultural traditions, and languages across generations and backgrounds.

Kubatana Yarn Circle values:

  • Healing hands through craft

  • Safe, supportive circle for women

  • Mindful making, emotional expression

  • Centered in African heritage & multi-cultural sisterhood

  • Artful storytelling through yarn

Target Group:

Women in community housing, survivors of family violence, single mothers, older women, and anyone seeking peace through creativity.

"Where yarn meets healing, and women are united."

Activities Include:

  • Weekly group knitting yarn circle.

  • Mother & child creative sessions

  • Beginner knitting workshop

  • One-on-one knitting mentorship

  • Story-sharing sessions over tea

  • Mindful knitting & yarn meditation

  • Guest speakers (social workers, educators, survivors of family violence, etc.) and wellness check-ins

  • Mini exhibition

Creating Your Sanctuary

How We Work

    • Knitting encourages a calm, repetitive motion that helps reduce anxiety, improve focus, and ground the mind in the present moment.

      Benefits:

      • Reduces stress and promotes relaxation.

    • Enhances mindfulness through focused activity.

      Activities:

      • Optional silent knitting for mindfulness practice.

    • Participants can express emotions non-verbally, process grief or stress, and find peace in quiet creativity.

      Benefits:

      • Offers a therapeutic outlet for emotions.

      • Fosters a healing environment through creativity.

      Activities:

      • Story-sharing sessions over tea.

    3. Community Connection

    • Group knitting sessions build a sense of belonging, especially for women from migrant or refugee backgrounds who may feel isolated.

    Benefits:

    • Strengthens social bonds and community ties.

    • Creates a supportive network for participants.

    Activities:

    • Weekly group knitting yarning circles.

    • Learning and sharing knitting skills builds self-esteem and promotes cultural sharing.

    Benefits:

    • Enhances confidence through skill acquisition.

    • Encourages intergenerational and cultural exchange.

    Activities:

    • One-on-one knitting mentorship.

    • Cultural sharing of stories and traditions.