Ten amateur knitters cast on in the Yarn Barn eight weeks ago, but only one could be crowned Britain’s Best Knitter. Tonight, Holger, 55, a fashion designer based in London celebrated victory as he ...

Knitters and crafters had been anticipating Channel 4’s new craft show Game of Wool for some time. Knitting, so long the poor relation of the textile crafts, was finally to take centre stage on ...

Anne Doull is busy in winter. Together with her parents Margaret and Addie, she owns 650 sheep in the northwest of Mainland, ...

Tom Daley is joined by judges Di Gilpin (left) and Sheila Greenwell on his new Channel 4 show The Game of Wool - Jamie Simpson/Channel 4 Are there any wholesome hobbies that haven’t yet been turned ...

Plastic bottles and knitting may not seem like they go together, but thanks to one start-up, that's exactly what's happening. Wool and the Gang is a DIY fashion brand making knitting kits. With an HQ ...

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Making socks is one of the most popular knitting projects out there. To make the perfect pair, you’ll want to choose a skein of yarn specially spun for the task. Sock-making works best with a yarn ...

During the War the Women’s Institutes and other patriotic ladies held knitting circles, influenced by the slogans on the hoardings, etc, with the reminder that “If you can knit — you can do your bit”.