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 ...

Thanks to YouTube tutorials, anyone can learn to knit — but because there are all kinds of stitches, yarn sizes, and needle thicknesses, it helps to have a starting point. The best knitting kits give ...

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 ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Knitting is perhaps one of the most underratedly difficult ...

Knitting is a very popular hobby that mainly requires yarn and two knitting needles. We spoke to two professional knitters for the best tips and supplies to get started as a beginner. Learn more about ...

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 ...

When comparing knitting vs. crochet, both are skills that use balls of yarn to craft items by hand. Some beginners enjoy the greater control they have when knitting with two needles, while others ...

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 ...