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 ...

We’ve rounded up all the tools you need, along with classes and people to follow, to help you get started (iStock/The Independent ) Until recently, knitting was a hobby we often associated with our ...

“Learning a new skill gives you a sense of achievement and satisfaction,” says Russel. “You can choose your own colour and ...

Any crafter, baker or painter will tell you that after a while they run out of people to give their lovingly crafted products to; there are only so many woolly hats that one person can wear or walls ...

In a country with nearly as many sheep as people, a D.I.Y. wool journey — from sheep farms to yarn shops — makes perfect sense. Our writer brushes up on her knitting on a driving trip from Reykjavik.