Yarn weights span from lace to jumbo, and each category pairs best with certain hook sizes to achieve the intended drape and stitch definition. For instance, lace weight works well with 1.6–3.5mm ...

Crochet isn’t just doilies anymore—people keep pushing what a hook and some yarn can do. This article highlights creators who turned an old craft into modern showstoppers and made things you wouldn’t ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Though the art of crochet has been around for centuries, it’s ...

A knitting-group discussion among friends about what the perfect yarn shop would look like turned into a business plan that resulted in a new store on the near-northside. The Hook and Needle Nook ...

This is a hyperbolic pseudosphere—made with nothing more than yarn and a crochet hook. Hyperbolic geometry describes surfaces that are negatively curved. If you're enjoying this article, consider ...

Visit Hook and Needle in Vancouver, Washington, as part of Choose Local Vancouver airing on Everyday Northwest. Nicole DeCosta visits the shop to learn about their supplies, classes, open sessions, ...