Topic: Knitting

A circle of sources, a baby's surprise

Inspired to make a jacket for a newborn, an uninitiated knitter realizes it takes a village.

Charles Dickens: His 10 most memorable characters

To celebrate the 200th birthday of Charles Dickens, here is a tribute to 10 of his most unforgettable characters.

Top 100 most wanted out-of-print books of 2011

The 2011 report from Bookfinder includes a book on sweater designs from the Tudor royals and a pancake cookbook.

Social networks for niches

Focused niche social networks give rise to defined online communities. Even giant Facebook is taking notice.

Thailand: Knitting for charity creates a new social fabric

After watching her grandmother knit socks for soldiers, a Brit teaches Thai to make blankets for the poor.

Sweden: Where graffiti is prohibited, urban knitters make a new street art

Out of work? This week's top 10 job offers.

Simple pleasures gain ground

In tough times, people are increasingly turning to activities such as board games and musical evenings with friends.

Is the time right for Slow Fashion?

A fashion movement asks consumers to think about the origin and materials of their clothes.

Knitting

What do Chinese migrant workers do on break?

The top 10 out-of-print books in the US

The Lace Reader

The complications and unexpected twists of this Salem mystery are part of its charm.

Book Sense bestseller list

Bestselling paperback books for the week ended April 20, 2008.

Readers' picks

Readers share their favorites – from an Eleanor Roosevelt biography to a Vietnam War memoir.