Hand-knitting was at a peak in Britain in the 1940s. During the Second World War, women on the home front were encouraged to contribute to the war effort by knitting for the troops, which was promoted ...

Stylist Allison Bornstein calls it the wrong shoe theory. The dressing formula that sees people opting for the most unconventional footwear choice as a way of adding visual contrast to their outfits: ...

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Hand-knitted socks are all the rage, but did you know you can crochet them, too? Find out how with this basic pattern for crocheted socks. For S: 5 single crochet = 1" (2.5 cm) with size H-8 (5 mm) ...

More than 2,300 games into their head-to-head battle, the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox still give us high drama whenever they play. The rivalry that produced Bucky “F—ing” Dent, the “Bloody ...

Katie Lugardo made her first plush in 2021. Today, she keeps her supply of stuffed animals at two local shops in a steady stream. Katie Lugardo smiles in her booth for her crochet business, Blooming ...

A group of crocheters have been meeting in Duluth's Best Bread for the past few months. They want to continue to meet, but need a new host as the bakery changes its hours. Laurie Tousignant works on ...

Crochet is all the rage these days. The hobby, I know from personal experience, is soothing and satisfying. So it’s not surprising that people absolutely love it. And now, if you’re a nerd and you ...

These are the EASIEST crochet baby socks you'll ever make! Using only double crochet, this tutorial will have you whipping up adorable socks in no time. Perfect for beginners, this project uses ...