Knitting has brought consultant and mother of two Chrissy Jayarajah a sense of calm, Erin Dean hears Watching the yarn as it moves around the knitting needles on its way to create a garment brings ...

Hand-knitting was at a peak in Britain in the 1940s. During the Second World War, women on the home front were encouraged to contribute to the war effort by knitting for the troops, which was promoted ...