In the core of a knitting machine or at the tips of a skilled knitter’s needles, a strand of fiber can be transformed into anything from a delicate scarf to a bulletproof vest. But different knitting ...

You are probably more aware of stocking stitch in your knitting than you might realise. Take a look at what you’re wearing, and look closely – your socks, tights, and jersey tops are all likely ...

The practice of purposely looping thread to create intricate knit garments and blankets has existed for millennia. Though its precise origins have been lost to history, artifacts like a pair of wool ...

Looking for a new knitting stitch to master? Brioche stitch knitting is a great technique to learn that produces a chunky ribbed look that is perfect for a range of garment and homeware projects. If ...

A number of Olympic athletes have turned to knitting during the heat of the Games, including Ben Ogden, who this week became the most decorated American male Olympic cross-country skier.

I like Faina Goberstein and Simona Merchant-Dest, the authors of "The art of slip-stitch knitting." I have their other book, "The art of seamless knitting," and it's very good. But when Interweave ...

SOME baseball fans at Tuesday’s game between the San Francisco Giants and the visiting Atlanta Braves will be keeping their eyes on the ball in a different way from most fans. The ball they’ll be ...

Armed with knitting needles, yarn and the latest gossip, local women (and men) gather at Rebel Books at 1701 Wrightsville Ave. every Wednesday in a group session they’ve named “Stitch ‘N’ Bitch.” ...