Knitting News

Wynona Studios will be shut Saturday, May 25, through Tuesday, May 28 , for Memorial Day.

There are free patterns, and then there are free patterns. What I mean is, quality varies from one free pattern to the next.

As knitting, weaving, and other traditional methods of textile production have made the leap from old-age pastimes to mainstream DIY hobbies, designers have been pushing the boundaries of what's possible with stitched and woven fibers.

The archetype of knits belonging alongside antiquated domestic drudgery and the art of housewifery has been dispelled for good.

A pair of woolly cycles appeared overnight outside the museum on Saturday morning and a nearby bench and tree were adorned with brightly coloured knitting, and baubles dangling from branches, in the latest "yarn bombing". It's the second time the secretive Knittlehampton group has wielded its needles to decorate a corner of the town, after giving a ... (more)

The UK-wide event, which takes place on June 2, aims to encourage neighbours to get together and help foster community spirit.

The Thursday Morning Knitters decided that their spring project would be a donation to Meals on Wheels clients.

The Knitting Circle's Sanjiv Hayre is pictured on the ladder with fellow cast members, the writer, crew and volunteer knitters THE Pegasus Theatre is well versed in spinning yarns.

The Ormskirk Clocktower Rotary Club has organised a unique project where Alzheimer's patients are encouraged to talk about their lives.

When I walked into Indy Upcycle, 6354 N. Guilford Ave., the first thing that came out my mouth was: "Oh, man.

If you are on the mailing list for the Down Cellar Yarn Store in Basking Ridge, you got an email last night that said: Down Cellar Update!! Thank you all for your patience!!! Thank you all for your support during the transition!! You are the best, and you'll find the wait was worthwhile!! We are thrilled to introduce you to Carrie Yochum, the new ... (more)

A "beloved" stone lion used as a popular meeting place is being given a knit and crochet makeover for an A-level exam.

Folks will be pleased to learn that the whimsical knit graffiti seen downtown last month will be soon be cheering up another community.

Ararat Regional Art Gallery has been yarn bombed by a group of local knitters to mark the gallery's 45th anniversary.

Kearney Public Library is offering three free knitting lessons. After completing all three sessions, participants will have made a dish cloth and an Infinity Scarf.

I started knitting as a way to do something relaxing. But in those early days it was far from a peaceful hobby.

Tattooed and tough, these Brazilian prisoners are getting in touch with their softer side.

This Week: Puppet Show: "Dig Into Reading" Tuesday, May 21 @ 4PM Come by and see a puppet show that tells you everything about the Summer Reading Club! Summer Reading Club Begins: Dig into Reading! Friday, May 24 Here we go again, folks! It's time for the SRLS Summer Reading Club.

Optimum has picked Hoboken's wool store Patricia's Yarns for a new media campaign to highlight how the Cable TV and internet company's products help small businesses.

Knitting and cats are so interwoven in clichA© and culture that we often see illustrations of yarn balls being batted by enthusiastic felines.