We live in a world where designers and scientists use high-tech 3-D knitting machines to experiment with weaving cutting-edge materials into wearable technology. But nothing beats the cozy allure of a ...

For those with two left thumbs, fiber arts might seem like an impossible craft. Crocheting, knitting, sewing, embroidering, weaving and quilting all require a certain degree of hand-eye coordination.

Blanket lovers got to try the craze for themselves in a class from Courtney Love, founder of The Chunky Needle which specialises in "chunky knit" homeware, accessories and workshops. Self-described ...