My blogs of late have focused on some of the largest players in the retail market. Today, I write about a business that is far less known, but they have a success story well worth hearing. Meet Lion ...

Producing functional fabrics that perform all the functions we want, while retaining the characteristics of fabric we’re accustomed to is no easy task. Two groups of researchers at Drexel University — ...

If knitting is often a solitary pursuit and the fiber community hangs out mostly online, thousands of yarn enthusiasts bucked that image and swarmed Portland “IRL” during the ninth annual Rose City ...

Whether you're a beginner to all things knitting or you've been stitching up a storm for years, there's no denying that knitting terminology can cause a bit of confusion at times. Worsted weight yarn ...

Crochet is a wildly fun craft: Projects can be fast, you can make a wide array of home items and accessories, and you can get really creative. But one of the most exciting parts about crocheting is ...

It's pretty clear that game designers have come full circle. Back in the '80s and early '90s, the hardware forced them to perfect the side-scrolling platformer, but once 3D became an element to toy ...

Crochet, a time-honored and globally recognized art, undeniably depends on the choice of yarn for the success of any crochet endeavor. Selecting the appropriate yarn can remarkably alter your ...

Fiber arts enthusiasts took a major blow when Joann Fabrics closed, leaving many wondering where to procure new skeins of ...

Not so long ago, in a land called Portlandia, dwelt a knitter who loved sock yarn. She knitted socks night and day, generally on so she wouldn't have to make eye contact with fellow passengers. And it ...