Knitting can be a cathartic activity that can help pass the time. All you need to get started is a skein of yarn and knitting needles, which should cost under $20 total. Here's everything to know if ...

In conference rooms across the country, stressed-out workers are discovering the relaxing power of knitting. The Wall Street Journal recently sat in on a team-building exercise at Google. In it, ...

Once thought to be your grandmother's favorite pasttime, knitting is fast becoming a popular activity among people of all ages, including children. Some as young as 7 are learning to knit at the hands ...

It’s 2023, and I think it’s safe to say that we’re all a little bit anxious these days. It’s absolutely nothing to be ashamed to admit, either. There’s so much to worry about in the world, so it only ...

When it’s too cold to go outside, being able to knit yourself a scarf or hat makes the weather (and staying indoors) just a bit bearable. But if stepping into a craft store with hundreds of different ...

For me, it all started with a lace scarf. But whether you’re looking to craft a scarf, a cabled cardigan, or a pair of cashmere socks, every knitter has their Patient Zero—the knit that precipitates a ...

Jonah Larsen is an eleven-year-old crocheting prodigy living in La Crosse, WI. At just five years old, he picked up a crochet hook, went on YouTube for a tutorial, and made a dishcloth in an hour. The ...

I thought by this stage in life, I'd be more "together." I thought by now I would carry myself with grace and kindness. I thought by now, I would be calm and knowing and able to weather the storms we ...

Editor's Note: This is an excerpt from WBUR's Saturday morning newsletter, The Weekender. If you like what you read and want it in your inbox, sign up here. It’s been unseasonably warm the last couple ...

Taking up a specific hobby can help alleviate some of the guilt associated with lounging on the sofa. (Getty Images) Curling up on the sofa with a blanket and a steaming mug of tea or hot cocoa is a ...