Both are labors of love. Knitting and crocheting both make beautiful yarn projects, but each craft uses different tools and stitch styles. Knitting uses two needles and many techniques, offering lots ...

When comparing knitting vs. crochet, both are skills that use balls of yarn to craft items by hand. Some beginners enjoy the greater control they have when knitting with two needles, while others ...

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 ...

From the boldest reds, oranges and yellows to vibrant shades of greens, pinks and purples and some pastels and neutrals, too, the shelves at Sewickley Yarns are filled. For those who knit or crochet, ...

These Westchester yarn shops not only sell a wide variety of skeins, but many of them also offer classes to kick off your knitting or crocheting projects. Stop by for all the essentials, including ...

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 ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Once considered an octogenarian’s pastime, crochet has been ...

Imagine my husband’s surprise when I told him that all crochet is still done entirely by hand. Over the centuries, many once-common jobs have been lost or relegated to novelty status by advancing ...