From needles and yarn to pattern resources, here’s the essential kit to get you hooked on this affordable hobby (some of it is even free) ‘They make me want to walk more’: 14 everyday items that could ...

This is our beanie-knitting guide! All you need is a ball of yarn and some knitting needles, some basic knitting knowledge and a sense of fun! You'll also need to know two basic stitches – the knit, ...

The perfect textured stitch for beginner knitters ...

This is the time you're really gonna knit. I'm certain of it. Credit: Mashable Composite; Getty/Laimdota Grivane/EyeEm/Anna Navarro/ When we spend so much of our time online, we’re bound to learn ...

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 ...

If you've finished your first knitting project, you'll need to learn how to cast off. Of all the knitting and crafting techniques, it's a really easy one. It will only take you five minutes to master ...

I am sitting at a low wooden table with a group of Japanese mothers discussing the pros and cons of different knitting stitches. In my hands are the embarrassingly uneven beginnings of a turquoise ...