Whenever I hit a knitting lull – those days or weeks between significant projects – I usually knit dishcloths. They keep my hands busy so I snack less as I watch television. They help me learn new ...

On Tuesday evening, I decided to make a Comfort Doll again. I haven't made one of them in 5 years, but knitting one was like rediscovering an old friend. The pattern I linked to, though is for ...

Well, it's week two of our EZ Project. We met again at Jenifer's to actually get started knitting on Elizabeth Zimmermann's "good-traveling" shawl. We'd agreed to begin together so we could tackle the ...

What do you call a group of 20- and 30-somethings who gather en masse to create colorful items, swap tips and mingle? "Loosely knit," quipped 26-year-old knitter Lisa Beckham. "You're so knotty!" ...

So-called 'stitch 'n' bitch' groups are enjoying a renaissance, and their newfound popularity is as much about the social aspect as it is about crafting. Our rookie casts on Knitty gritty: Marina Hand ...

On a recent Saturday night, five Harvard students worked on their fiber arts projects and discussed everything from psychology research topics to a crochet pattern for a stuffed alpaca. Meanwhile, a ...