It wasn't until I turned 50, many years after my beloved grandmother had passed on from Alzheimer's, that I decided to step into my local knitting store and finally get that lesson. To say that I am hooked is an understatement.

Mia Hamilton is a mixed media artist holding her debut Manawatu show at the Zimmerman Art Gallery.

Nicholas Hoult is so good at knitting, he doesn't even have to look at what he's doing anymore.

Phanart lists a bunch of different art by Phish kids. I grabbed a 'Lizards' themed hat, they're pretty cool looking and warm too!

Ingeniously created by a group of ladies from Fenstanton United Reformed Church, the 9 ft tall Christmas tree is entirely knitted by hand.

Etsy shop Loopy Mango is carrying humongous (size 50) knitting needles. They are available in either a circular bamboo set or in a straight 32″ long set. So you can use these giant needles on a project, they also carry big skeins of super chunky yarn.