Learning a new craft is daunting. Between investing in materials and slogging through poorly written instructions, it’s tempting to give up before you’ve even tried. Luckily, there’s an easier way—at ...

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Jonah Larsen is an eleven-year-old crocheting prodigy living in La Crosse, WI. At just five years old, he picked up a crochet hook, went on YouTube for a tutorial, and made a dishcloth in an hour. The ...

If you’re learning how to crochet, it can be hard to know what kinds of materials you’ll need to get started. A crochet kit can help. The best crochet kits for beginners vary in what kind of materials ...

Editor's Note: This is an excerpt from WBUR's Saturday morning newsletter, The Weekender. If you like what you read and want it in your inbox, sign up here. It’s been unseasonably warm the last couple ...

When comparing knitting vs. crochet, both are skills that use balls of yarn to craft items by hand. Some beginners enjoy the greater control they have when knitting with two needles, while others ...