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While celebrities are certainly embracing the recent upsurge in homemade crafts such as knitting and crocheting, it seems that it has mostly been women who have been revealing their allegiance to yarn.

However, in what may come as a surprise to many film fans, Hollywood heartthrob Ryan Gosling h... read more

Anonymous yarn-bombing may be the latest trend in knitting groups, but one club has chosen to make themselves known by protesting surrounded by woollen decorations.

The Knit 4 Justice Group occupied Salisbury Market Place this week, covering trees and signs with knitted and crocheted pieces, as w... read more

A common problem for many knitters is having a series of unfinished works.

It's very tempting to begin a new project that you're excited about, putting another in a drawer for later, or simply getting stuck and giving up on your knitting pattern.
But these pieces needn't go to waste and can be re... read more

Volunteer knitters are being sought by a museum in west Cornwall, which is looking to boost its displays and interactive activities.

The Cable Stitchers knitting group is appealing for new members who can help with one of their biggest projects to date, helping make fashion items and creative dis... read more

Pupils in South Tyneside are picking up knitting skills thanks to a new instructional website.

Year six children at Jarrow Cross Primary School in Borough Road are now taking up this nifty hobby after South Shields arts venue The Customs House made a new educational platform online.

Shields Gazet... read more