The purl stitch is a foundational building block of knitting. It may seem complicated, but that’s simply not true. In fact, the purl stitch is the exact opposite of the knit stitch. Once you’ve ...

In the interest of full disclosure, I should admit that I took an entrelac class from Rosemary Drysdale at Vogue Knitting Live a few years ago, and I like her very much. She has two books out about ...

Sixth & Spring books recently published a book with Universal Yarns called "Garter stitch gifts to knit," billing it "The ultimate easy-to-knit collection." And really, it's remarkable how the ...

For me, it all started with a lace scarf. But whether you’re looking to craft a scarf, a cabled cardigan, or a pair of cashmere socks, every knitter has their Patient Zero—the knit that precipitates a ...

Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and tech news with a twist for CNET. When not wallowing in weird gear and iPad apps for cats, she can be found tinkering with her 1956 DeSoto. Prepare ...