My blogs of late have focused on some of the largest players in the retail market. Today, I write about a business that is far less known, but they have a success story well worth hearing. Meet Lion ...

These Westchester yarn shops not only sell a wide variety of skeins, but many of them also offer classes to kick off your knitting or crocheting projects. Stop by for all the essentials, including ...

Anderson and her son, Evan Anderson, run Barrett Wool Co., a small business that sells knitting patterns, kits and wool yarn.

Singer calls this cozy Puget Sound retailer a destination shop, selling tea and accessories, along with indie-produced yarns and products from larger companies. It’s not uncommon to see knitters ...

If knitting is often a solitary pursuit and the fiber community hangs out mostly online, thousands of yarn enthusiasts bucked that image and swarmed Portland “IRL” during the ninth annual Rose City ...

Whether you're a beginner to all things knitting or you've been stitching up a storm for years, there's no denying that knitting terminology can cause a bit of confusion at times. Worsted weight yarn ...

Producing functional fabrics that perform all the functions we want, while retaining the characteristics of fabric we’re accustomed to is no easy task. Two groups of researchers at Drexel University — ...

Crochet is a wildly fun craft: Projects can be fast, you can make a wide array of home items and accessories, and you can get really creative. But one of the most exciting parts about crocheting is ...

Crocheting can be a challenging craft, and it takes a lot of time and patience to complete. Not everyone has the stamina to see it through. However, the talented individuals featured in this article ...

Not so long ago, in a land called Portlandia, dwelt a knitter who loved sock yarn. She knitted socks night and day, generally on so she wouldn't have to make eye contact with fellow passengers. And it ...

It's pretty clear that game designers have come full circle. Back in the '80s and early '90s, the hardware forced them to perfect the side-scrolling platformer, but once 3D became an element to toy ...