Young people are increasingly choosing analog hobbies like knitting and crochet over screen time. Repetitive crafts can offer health benefits, such as calming the mind and practicing mindfulness.

In today's installation of Staying Upright, two women – one in her 20s, one in her late 60s — who have, in the midst of pain and uncertainty, found that crochet gives them a stillness, solace and ...

Embarking on a crafting journey helps you stop staring at your phone and gets you to create beautiful blankets, sweaters, socks, gloves and more. Whether you're drawn to the soothing repetition of ...

Knitting is done with two active hands and two long, slender needles. You use one needle to scoop out loops and another to store them. The most common knitting needles are made of plastic, metal and ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -Get ready to celebrate Local Yarn Store Day on April 25th at Hook & Needle. The Vancouver, Washington, ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Though the art of crochet has been around for centuries, it’s ...

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 ...