Fun and easy to make, dishcloths and washcloths can be whipped together in a few hours from scrap yarn you may have lying around the house. We can never have too many of them, as they’re as handy for ...

Benedicte Holmboe began knitting at a mere five years old, but it was when her own designs began attracting attention that she considered launching a DIY label, encouraging others to take up the ...

Knitting a spare-yarn afghan is a quick and easy way to save money. There seems to be a law-probably written by a close relative of Murphy ­dictating that needlecrafters will never have just the right ...

This has been quite the year for learning new hobbies. Making sourdough bread starters, learning all about canning and preserves, and taking up painting are just some of the new creative outlets I’ve ...

I started knitting in the fifth grade, long before it was cool. It was so uncool, in fact, that I would hide my yarn and knitting needles in my locker and sneak them out at lunch for a quick knit/purl ...

Knitting and crochet are becoming prominent in home décor, blending traditional techniques with modern sensibilities. MSN lifestyle features and craft platforms present projects ranging from blankets ...