It’s 2023, and I think it’s safe to say that we’re all a little bit anxious these days. It’s absolutely nothing to be ashamed to admit, either. There’s so much to worry about in the world, so it only ...

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 ...

Young people are increasingly choosing analog hobbies like knitting and crochet over screen time. Repetitive crafts can offer health benefits, such as calming the mind and practicing mindfulness.

Editor's Note: This is an excerpt from WBUR's Saturday morning newsletter, The Weekender. If you like what you read and want it in your inbox, sign up here. It’s been unseasonably warm the last couple ...

This is the time you're really gonna knit. I'm certain of it. Credit: Mashable Composite; Getty/Laimdota Grivane/EyeEm/Anna Navarro/ When we spend so much of our time online, we’re bound to learn ...

Ellen Rubin, BS biology '92, started a nonprofit to share the scientifically-backed mental and physical health benefits of knitting and fiber arts with the community members who need it most. December ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. This is where helix, or spiral, knitting comes in handy. It's a little-known technique—but if you're a knitter, you may find it ...

Both are labors of love.

Thanks to YouTube tutorials, anyone can learn to knit — but because there are all kinds of stitches, yarn sizes, and needle thicknesses, it helps to have a starting point. The best knitting kits give ...

Knitting is done with two active hands and two long, slender needles. You use one needle to scoop out loops and another to store them. The most common knitting needles are made of plastic, metal and ...

As I reflect on almost 50 years of teaching in K-12 public schools and in higher education at a small, elite liberal arts college, I am struck by how knitting has grown into a metaphor and ...