Knitting uses two needles and many techniques, offering lots of design options but requiring more tools and practice.

Armed with hooks, needles, and spools of yarn, groups of crocheters and knitters are meeting every weekend at select spots in the city to create art together and have a good time Members exchange yarn ...

These Westchester yarn shops not only sell a wide variety of skeins, but many of them also offer classes to kick off your knitting or crocheting projects. Stop by for all the essentials, including ...

Pins and Needles is a column about making useful Texas-themed crafts at home. Several major counties in Texas are currently under “shelter-in-place” orders, which means millions of Texans have ...

If you’re learning how to crochet, it can be hard to know what kinds of materials you’ll need to get started. A crochet kit can help. The best crochet kits for beginners vary in what kind of materials ...

It takes a while to get the hang of a new way to craft, but once you do, it becomes a nearly automatic response that takes on a soothing rhythm. Adults enjoy recapturing some of the joys of childhood ...

From the boldest reds, oranges and yellows to vibrant shades of greens, pinks and purples and some pastels and neutrals, too, the shelves at Sewickley Yarns are filled. For those who knit or crochet, ...

The fact that I knit year-round and live in sunny Meanjin/Brisbane often prompts people to look at me sideways. When we think of knitting, we tend to first think of the cosy jumpers, chic balaclavas ...

When comparing knitting vs. crochet, both are skills that use balls of yarn to craft items by hand. Some beginners enjoy the greater control they have when knitting with two needles, while others ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Once considered an octogenarian’s pastime, crochet has been ...

Beverly Anglin decided to move The Southern Needle to a smaller location – and she is pleased with its new appearance. “It feels cozy,” said Anglin, a Madison resident who owns the shop now located at ...