Made by Portuguese textile artist, this 10-foot-tall DIY yarn Christmas tree is made from textile waste on a conical frame.

Knitting uses two needles and many techniques, offering lots of design options but requiring more tools and practice.

As the lockdown gets extended, we have discovered that crafts can help us cope, because for a while, nothing matters more than the act of doing something with one’s hands. Plus, it gives us homebound ...