A few years ago when I reviewed Toby Roxane Barna's first book, "London Underground," I asked her why she chose to publish shawls over any other designs. I challenged her by saying that although I ...

If you like intricate lace knitting and want to make it even more challenging by adding beads, I have the perfect gift for you: this new book by Anniken Allis called "Beaded Lace Knitting." Most of ...

On a blustery, frigid night in January, a group of women gathered around the warm inviting fireplace in the lobby of Valley View Hospital with their knitting. Spilling over their laps from their ...

Today is Thanksgiving, and hopefully, along with giving thanks for good food and blessings you will also get, and give, lots of hugs. Maybe you know someone who could use a congratulatory cuddle or is ...

The original shawl is designed to be worked in six colors of fingering weight yarn, with a solid black background, although I recently saw a shawl knit in a worsted weight and was no less impressed.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Arthur was in his 90s and for months had been in and out of Providence Medical Center. When he became critically ill, he received a prayer shawl. “He felt that it was a tangible ...

When Valerie Romanello was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2012, she was determined to beat the disease. And she found an unusual ally in that battle -- a hand-knit shawl. "When I got my first ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X On a brisk winter day last month, six women gathered in a cozy room at Sacred Heart Glyndon, a ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Volunteer Office of Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice is ...