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 ...

Being in isolation might be a great time to try something new. In this series, we get the basics on hobbies and activities to start while you’re spending more time at home. First, a warning: knitting ...

Dana Williams-Johnson and her dog Jellybean model one of the many sweaters Williams-Johnson has knitted. (WTOP/Abigail Constantino) If knitting or crocheting makes you think of something your ...

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 ...

Try it on everything from homemade socks to baby cardigans.