Knitting for the forces at the beauty salon, London (1940), from People Knitting by Barbara Levine, published by Princeton Architectural Press (all images courtesy Princeton Architectural Press) The ...

The global knitting and crochet market is experiencing growth due to initiatives that offer training and employment opportunities, particularly for underprivileged communities. In September 2024, ...

Cut your screen time and learn a new hobby with this beginner’s guide to knitting and crochet, including tools, kits and easy ...

Knitting is an incredibly versatile and relaxing hobby that can yield beautiful results, but if you’ve never picked up needles before, the initial leap into the craft can feel daunting. A well-thought ...

One snowy January day, I asked a classroom of college students to tell me the first word that came to mind when they thought about mathematics. The top two words were “calculation” and “equation.” ...

Cheap and easy to pick up, knitting can help to fight addictive behaviours, from nail-biting and doomscrolling all the way up to helping people struggling with street drugs. The only side-effect? Too ...

With time on their hands and anxiety rising, people – men, women and children – are turning to knitting. Experts agree that knitting is a great stress reducer, focusing your attention on the task at ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Knitting is perhaps one of the most underratedly difficult ...

An official in Wales was called out for knitting in a virtual meeting, setting off a debate over etiquette. Experts say the fine-motor movement activates the parts of the brain used for focus. By ...

As colder, darker nights roll in, I, for one, have been feeling a little lost; with my usual routine gone, and my summertime sports on the shelf for now (oops), the winter blues have been knocking at ...

With every stitch, a group of women who meet in Manchester each week knit together a community while helping others.The group, known as Knitting Sisters, is a bright spot every week for the older ...

Long winter nights mean plenty of time to return to that long-abandoned quilt or to get started on that scarf. Our five favorite knitting stores in New York City offer classes, needles, and yarn ...