French knitting is a fun craft that’s been keeping idle hands at bay for centuries. Made by interlocking loops, it’s worked by wrapping yarn around metal pegs or loops in the top of a wooden spool, ...

After spending months indoors, people are understandably getting a little antsy and looking for a fun, new way to pass the time. This slight case of stir-crazy has led to a cultural resurgence of some ...

The Goal: Find the softest cashmere yarn. Expert knitters guided us away from yarns made of short hairs that pill quickly and toward longer fibers in plush, prewashed skeins. The Verdict: Rebecca ...

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 ...

If the only thing knitting did was stop you from touching your smartphone for a few minutes a day, it would be worth it. Almost half of the world's population uses social media for an average of two ...

Using a pick or double-pointed needle, lift the bottom loop up and over the top loop on each of the four pegs until you have just the one loop left on each one. After a few rows of stitches, you’ll ...

In recent years, knitting has gone from Grandma’s past time to become a full-blown insertion in urban public spaces. We followed the guerrilla yarn wrappings of artist Olek in places like Union Square ...

Knitting your own winter sweater is not just a creative endeavor; it's a warm, comforting hug you give yourself. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced knitter, following these steps and tips ...