In former days, knitting served mainly for the manufacture of stockings, and even now, in spite of machines, handknit stockings, and numberless other useful and ornamental articles, such as shawls, counterpanes, cradle-coverings, gloves, laces etc. are in great request.
Besides its practical use, knitting is an easy and pleasant pastime that can be taken up at odd minutes and even carried on, whilst talking, or reading.Knitting consists of loops, or stitches, as they are generally called, formed by means of a thread and two needles.

Encyclopedia of Needlework

Some things never change – or they come round again stronger than ever !

But the revival in knitting has taken advantage of modern materials to produce circular needles to help you knit spectacular Afghans, from delightful hand-knitted baby shawls to glowing ethnic throws. Traditional needles have been joined by lightweight, comfortable bamboo pins. In fact, your needles and pins will open up a world of hand-knitted pleasure as you produce sweaters, scarves, hats – or a tiny pair of baby bootees !  Knitting patterns are available for all abilities, and the Internet has opened up a new age in free knitting patterns.  The choice is exciting, and it’s all yours.

Browse through the beautiful knitting yarns, from fluffy mohair to baby-soft yarns in candy colored pastels. Choose a fully complete afghan kit, or knit up that pattern which has just been waiting to be hand-knitted with love - for that special person.