Guardian writers and readers share the simple tricks they use to bring a bit of joy into their lives ...

From scrapbooking and crochet to perfume-making and punch needle art, crafts are a wonderful way to slow down and tap into ...

We first introduced you to Penn Collins in 2019. He taught himself to crochet as a way to pass the time at the dog park.

Retirees on Social Security should skip Dollar Tree buys like towels and batteries, but stock up on cheap essentials like ...

Across the country, many people are crafting their own ‘imperfect’ Christmas decorations at home instead of buying ...

As summer holidays and annual leave loom, it’s increasingly harder to resist the urge to spend more time on screens.

Violeta runs her own crochet business - Welwyn-based Handmade by Violeta22. She shared a snap of some stunning work - Father Christmas with his big white beard, and a basket filled with chocolate to ...

This collection of handmade gift ideas for the family makes it easy to give something thoughtful and personal. With 40 creative projects for adults, teens, and kids, each idea includes a full tutorial ...

The Greenfield woman led an effort to give away more than 200 Christmas stockings Dec. 6 at the Christmas at the Fair event ...

As someone who spends most of her couch time with a crochet hook in hand, I can't go without a spot to stash away my yarn and other miscellaneous items that always end up cluttering the coffee table.

It was an eventful 2025 for Chicago’s professional and college sports teams, on the field and off. Here’s what we saw — and here’s what to watch for in 2026.