Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. “People really are knitting! We’ve been selling way more of our Learn to Knit kits than ever before,” says ...

"We are closing our store, Knit Purl, and turning our focus to our Shibui Knits brand of yarn and patterns. Over the past 13 years at Knit Purl we have discovered, created, and shared patterns and ...

The purl stitch is a foundational building block of knitting. It may seem complicated, but that’s simply not true. In fact, the purl stitch is the exact opposite of the knit stitch. Once you’ve ...

Black Sheep at Orenco has a series of special for May: "Get a jump on your Christmas knitting with 20 percent discounts on Bulky and close-outs on the Super Bulky!" the store writes. "Additionally, if ...

This fun foot rest can be made in any colour to jazz up your home. It’s knit in the round using a simple textured knit-and-purl pattern, then the top and bottom are just gathered together. Easy! The ...

OBERLIN, Ohio — Lisa Whitfield knew her yarn shop would have yarn and needles and pattern books. But more importantly, it would have respect for everyone, regardless of race or sexual orientation.

TRADITIONAL crafts are seeing a resurgence in popularity. For Jane Ellison, knitting has been an integral part of her childhood and she is now passing on her expertise and knowledge in her new book ...