I own a quantity of knitting needles that — when you realize it is just a collection of very sharp sticks — is best described as “alarming.” I try to keep them confined to one storage bin in a corner ...

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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 ...

In a country with nearly as many sheep as people, a D.I.Y. wool journey — from sheep farms to yarn shops — makes perfect sense. Our writer brushes up on her knitting on a driving trip from Reykjavik.

Tariff threats and realities are spurring some New Brunswick businesses that cater to artists to turn their backs on U.S. suppliers to create more local opportunities. Local goods have always been a ...