History in my hands

We’re living in a fast-paced society, where instant gratification is the norm and automation is valued. It’s a challenging climate for traditional crafts, which require meticulous skills and intricate

Merino Sock Hand Dye is a vibrant new yarn from Yarnsmiths, in a choice of 10 zingy colourways £15 per 100g/400m; www.woolwarehouse.co.uk Kate Davies has produced a handy notions kit for knitters. Her

With wood and rush, Charlotte Reather learns a precious rural craft

The art of juggling tea and a muffin while not tripping over or getting whacked on the head

The late Jim Mottram explains modifications to make his 23-footer easier to sail. Here are just some of his tips from the archives

Alastair Buchan explains how to handle sails solo or with few crew