Beautiful hand-dyed natural fiber yarn creates wearable art. It’s the time of year when I turn my attention to choosing a winter knitting project. I will probably spend most of the next six months ...

Affordable and readily available, Red Heart is the yarn brand that many knitters, including me, used the first time we picked up a pair of needles. I was surprised to see a pitch from them land in my ...

Mentioning “parkour” to anyone generally evokes a mental image of a particularly athletic individual, overcoming barriers and obstacles with ease. Or, maybe that specific scene from The Office may ...

Once locally sourced and hand-dyed, yarn became mass-produced and uniform. Today, artisan yarns are resurging worldwide. Knitters can access unique, high-quality fibers from makers like Filaro, ...

Which knitting yarn is best? Knitting can seem intimidating, even if you’re not new to it. And when looking at all the different kinds of yarn for the first time, it can be downright overwhelming. The ...

When looking at the materials for a project you want to knit, you might see terms like "Fingering" or "DK." How should you ...

Guardian journalism is independent. We earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. From needles and yarn to pattern resources, here’s the essential kit to get you ...