As knitters, one of the things that we don't want to do is toss leftover yarn. Of course, figuring out what to do with those dwindling skeins can be a struggle. Most knitting patterns require that you ...

For me, it all started with a lace scarf. But whether you’re looking to craft a scarf, a cabled cardigan, or a pair of cashmere socks, every knitter has their Patient Zero—the knit that precipitates a ...

Learn how to knit mittens with this excerpt from "Yarn Works" by W. J. Johnson. Learn how to easily knit a contemporary twist to the Swedish, Lovikka mittens with button-embellished cuff and braided ...

KNITTING is one hobby many are turning to in their spare time during lockdown. If you are looking to start or just need some refresher tips, below is a simple guide to knitting. With lockdown ...

Learn how to knit cabled wrist warmers in this excerpt from "Yarn Works" by W. J. Johnson. Learn how to knit wrist warmers with a cabled wrist warmer knitting pattern with a deceptively simple cable ...

Knitting, in case you hadn't heard, is cool. Forget the association with elderly grannies, today celebrities from Cara Delevingne to Nicholas Hoult are all casting on. Now Michelle Obama has joined ...

Both are labors of love. Knitting and crocheting both make beautiful yarn projects, but each craft uses different tools and stitch styles. Knitting uses two needles and many techniques, offering lots ...

The definition of hobby is ‘an activity done regularly in one's leisure time for pleasure’. However, one wonders if we can bracket any hobby into being gender appropriate. The recent scenario of men ...

Taking up a specific hobby can help alleviate some of the guilt associated with lounging on the sofa. (Getty Images) Curling up on the sofa with a blanket and a steaming mug of tea or hot cocoa is a ...