Knitted fabrics like a scarf or socks are highly elastic, capable of stretching as much as twice their length, but individual strands of yarn hardly stretch at all. It’s the way those strands form an ...

Looking for a sock knitting pattern with subtle texture? The color of this yarn combined with the texture of this stitch made me think of mermaids! I love designing socks and I’m always looking for ...

Knitting uses two needles and many techniques, offering lots of design options but requiring more tools and practice. Crocheting is usually easier for beginners because a single hook makes it simple, ...

This pattern orginally was published on Dec. 23, 2015. I republish it here so you can use it for charity knitting this season. You've probably noticed I make Alex a fair number of hats. They are the ...

The unruly stitch of a dragon first attracted Sabetta Matsumoto to the mathematics of knitting. Unlike the regimented stitches of a sweater that march two-by-two across a textile, the whiskers of this ...

Which knitting tools are best? A set of knitting tools is a wonderful way to start a knitting hobby. Investing in one kit rather than individually purchasing needles and other supplies means all ...