These little knitted and crocheted toy were originally popularized in that Japan. Now they are famous all over the world. Isn’t it time to knit one for yourself?

There are sweater knitters, there are accessory knitters, and there are home knitters. Which one are you?

The first sweater is a milestone, but choose the pattern carefully if you want to actually wear the finished piece! Here are some considerations.

Customize your knitting with buttons, but choose wisely – they can make or break the look of a garment.

So you’ve found some amazingly beautiful yarn and want to create a hat. Know that you don’t need a pattern unless you want to use one! Here’s how.

Looking for a dictionary of Scandinavian color patterns? Mary Jane Mucklestone has you covered!

Everyone was hungry during the worldwide Great Depression of the 1930’s. In Sweden, however, a woman named Emma Jacobsson decided to do something about it. The result is knitting history.

Stranded knitting is a special technique that results in beautiful colorwork. This article discusses some how-tos to keep in mind.

A Fair Trade certified country, Manos del Uruguay helps women in rural areas support themselves and their families. Oh, and the company also produces gorgeous yarns.

Why would anyone knit an item that costs only a few dollars at Target? Well, knitters have good reasons!