From ‘extreme’ knitters and Insta-knit groups to knitting circles that are hotbeds of activism, Cassidy George explores how a traditional craft became fashion-forward and radical. Of all of the ...

One snowy January day, I asked a classroom of college students to tell me the first word that came to mind when they thought about mathematics. The top two words were “calculation” and “equation.” ...

The fair returned to Chicago this weekend to support independent fiber producers and hobbyists who praise the social and ...

Weeks before I started sheltering at home, I started to knit a sweater. I’m a dish rag, scarf, hat kind of knitter. As much as I love knitting, the time and patience, not to mention the skill, it ...

Cheap and easy to pick up, knitting can help to fight addictive behaviours, from nail-biting and doomscrolling all the way up to helping people struggling with street drugs. The only side-effect? Too ...

Victorian lace knitting blends delicate beauty with rich history, offering patterns that have captivated makers for generations. From feather and fan to diamond lace, these designs showcase intricate ...

Knitting for the forces at the beauty salon, London (1940), from People Knitting by Barbara Levine, published by Princeton Architectural Press (all images courtesy Princeton Architectural Press) The ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Knitting is perhaps one of the most underratedly difficult ...

It started in Sochi, continued in Rio and now Team Finland is continuing its tradition of knitting during the Olympics. The Finns claim it's relaxing and fun. Here's some other Olympic news. Olympic ...

The Premmie Knitting Club has been going strong for 10 years, growing its base of volunteers who give warmth and a special ...