LONGMONT — Alice Haverstock embraces the occasional hiccup or wayward buttonholes that dot her prayer shawl. “I can either ignore them or I can get buttons to sew over them,” the 71-year-old retired ...

Just learning to knit? Mastering this craft can be tricky; that’s why we’ve rounded up the best how-to tutorials the web has to offer. These 15 patterns of beanies, scarves and more are the perfect ...

Knitting is a very popular hobby that mainly requires yarn and two knitting needles. We spoke to two professional knitters for the best tips and supplies to get started as a beginner. Learn more about ...

Two years ago, on a long flight, I pulled a large ball of yarn and some needles from my bag. I was working on a hat to give my dad for his birthday. For the rest of the flight, I couldn’t help but ...

We get it, learning a new hobby can be really intimidating. Lucky for you, you’ve come to the right place. We’re about to ...

Knitting uses two needles and many techniques, offering lots of design options but requiring more tools and practice. Crocheting is usually easier for beginners because a single hook makes it simple, ...

I wanted to share a little nugget of healthy living wisdom with you that really hit home for me. It's this simple little advice that I think has big life payoffs... ****Kate Hanley over at Crazy Sexy ...

I keep hearing about busy women taking up knitting. It's meditative and you have a sweater at the end. Think beyond the Martha Stewart stress on perfection. Remember using your hands to mold dough or ...

Once an essential home-based skill, knitting has enjoyed high popularity as well as falling out of favour – before bouncing back again – over the decades. By Annette Rawstrone Knitting in NW before we ...

In a previous post, I briefly looked at "quilting addiction." While I was researching that post, I also came across a number of academic papers on the sociology of knitting and various references in ...