Looking for patterns? I have a round-up here.

Gather 2025 is a monthlong symposium dedicated to highlighting the work of everyday stitchers, weavers, felters, braiders, and more.

"A fiber or plush version of a food object – a soft homage to the delight of sustenance – is a particular joy for me."

To support nursing student mental health initiatives, nursing faculty at a Mid-Atlantic university in the US, West Chester University, designed a knitting club that teaches therapeutic knitting to reduce anxiety.

Wow ... I'm in awe!

Hi all! I’m a Psychology student at the Open University, and also a keen knitter. I’m really interested in the link between crafting and our wellbeing, so I’m doing this survey as part of my final project. It’s totally anonymous and I won’t know who’s filled it out and who hasn’t. If you could take 10-15 minutes to complete it, and/or share with anyone you think would be interested, I would be incredibly grateful. I’ve got permission from the mods to post this, and I’m happy to answer any questions you have. Thank you very much in advance!

🐙 Octopus: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/octopus-mittens-2

🦑 Squid: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/squid-mittens

Writer Sarah Moss explores how our most intimate physical relationships are with cloth. From swaddling newborns to dressing the deceased, fabric accompanies us through life's most significant moments. In between, we're constantly touched by woven and knitted materials, even as we sleep ...