The findings, published by initiative Knit for Peace, offers an extensive review of previous studies into the physical and mental health benefits of knitting. Knit for Peace, which has a network of 15 ...

Knitting has quietly re-established itself as a modern British obsession with retailer Hobbycraft reporting a surge in demand ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Taking up a specific hobby can help alleviate some of the guilt associated with lounging on the sofa. (Getty Images) (Halfpoint ...

French knitting is a fun craft that’s been keeping idle hands at bay for centuries. Made by interlocking loops, it’s worked by wrapping yarn around metal pegs or loops in the top of a wooden spool, ...

The hat will be turned into individual blankets and donated to charities, shelters and hospitals Needles have been put to the ultimate test as knitters gathered in Nottingham to make the UK's largest ...

The 27-year-old is a keen crafter and even has an Instagram account dedicated to his creations. During the Tokyo games, he’s been photographed in the stands with needles and yarn in hand, knitting his ...

A UK team has beaten Finnish and Scottish/Indian rivals to win the Heavy Metal Knitting World Championships. The contest, which was held in Joensuu, Finland, was rocked by a late withdrawal by German ...

Needles have been put to the ultimate test as knitters gathered in Nottingham to make the UK's largest knitted hat. The challenge took place at Albert Hall in the city to mark the 20th anniversary of ...