I met a woman at the Garden State Sheep and Fiber Festival a couple of weeks ago who relaxed by knitting an intricate lace shawl. She loves the project to be so demanding that she must shut the world ...

For me, it all started with a lace scarf. But whether you’re looking to craft a scarf, a cabled cardigan, or a pair of cashmere socks, every knitter has their Patient Zero—the knit that precipitates a ...