Anderson and her son, Evan Anderson, run Barrett Wool Co., a small business that sells knitting patterns, kits and wool yarn.

— Products are chosen independently by our editors. Purchases made through our links may earn us a commission. Crafting is the new downtime ritual. Whether you’ve always wanted to learn how to crochet ...

Simply sign up to the Fashion myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. While scrolling the internet for the perfect knit kerchief — and wincing at the £165 price tag on a small triangle of red ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

My blogs of late have focused on some of the largest players in the retail market. Today, I write about a business that is far less known, but they have a success story well worth hearing. Meet Lion ...

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National sweetheart Tom Daley inspired the nation to dust off their old knitting needles after he was spotted stitching between dives at the Paris Olympics last year, and his new Channel 4 show Game ...

With time on their hands and anxiety rising, people – men, women and children – are turning to knitting. Experts agree that knitting is a great stress reducer, focusing your attention on the task at ...