My knitting addiction started when I was 9. That's when I received my first pair of needles as a gift, along with a skein of white worsted-weight acrylic yarn. The needles were pastel green, metal and ...

A number of Olympic athletes have turned to knitting during the heat of the Games, including Ben Ogden, who this week became the most decorated American male Olympic cross-country skier.

If you're thinking about taking up knitting as a new hobby, the best knitting needles for beginners will help you cultivate your skills and are the simplest to use as you learn. But to figure out ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. From the ultra-thin needles used by the Nanas over at the ...

I noticed the difference the moment I placed them side by side. One was clearly larger than the other, but how could that be? I used the same yarn, pattern and needle size to knit both hats. I was ...

Glen Spey — A quarter-century ago, Helen Jost was a helicopter pilot, ferrying oil workers to rigs in the Gulf of Mexico. In her spare time, she knitted, and one day she forgot to bring a ruler to ...

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 ...