The fact that I knit year-round and live in sunny Meanjin/Brisbane often prompts people to look at me sideways. When we think of knitting, we tend to first think of the cosy jumpers, chic balaclavas ...

Plastic bottles and knitting may not seem like they go together, but thanks to one start-up, that's exactly what's happening. Wool and the Gang is a DIY fashion brand making knitting kits. With an HQ ...

We're always on the lookout for beautiful new yarns to add to our stash – and there are so many chunky knit yarns we'll be adding to our shopping basket. Chunky knit yarn is great for both knitting ...

When it’s too cold to go outside, being able to knit yourself a scarf or hat makes the weather (and staying indoors) just a bit bearable. But if stepping into a craft store with hundreds of different ...

When Ann Hood learnt to knit, she wasn't jumping on the cool "Stitch 'n Bitch" bandwagon – it was a desperate attempt to assuage her grief in the aftermath of the sudden and unexpected death of her ...

Learn how to card, spin, and knit alpaca–wool blends with these expert tips. Improve your fiber handling and create soft, ...

Knitters and crafters had been anticipating Channel 4’s new craft show Game of Wool for some time. Knitting, so long the poor relation of the textile crafts, was finally to take centre stage on ...

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Socks aren’t the most obvious stress reliever. There’s nothing obviously soothing or cheering about them. They’re just socks. But whenever I find myself feeling overwhelmed by the many distractions of ...

You may associate knitting with grandmas and the Woman's Institute, but it appears wool and two knitting needles can also be transformed into tools for gender protest. Casey Jenkins, 34, is at the ...