Break out the needles: according to a review of studies on knitting produced by the charity Knit For Peace, the habit of "knit one purl two" has an extensive range of health benefits. Knitting by hand ...

Stella Young's love affair with needles and yarn began in childhood and continues to flourish today. In the latest of our series on hobbies, the Australian comedian, broadcaster and disability ...

When you wrap a strand of yarn around your finger, when you twist it around a needle and start creating, something happens. It happens in front of your very eyes. It happens to your blood pressure. It ...

People across the world are realising the calming benefits of knitting Hobbies define us. Some even heal us. They are more like tools that help us unwind, unravel our hidden capabilities and often ...