This charming guide by Bates (Knitting the National Parks) shows how to knit beanies featuring designs inspired by her home state of California. She recommends using worsted weight yarn because it’s ...

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 ...