EUGENE -- With his large, well-manicured hands working the tiny needles and even tinier cotton thread, Gene Beugler stands out from the rest of the regulars at the local yarn shop. Even if you know ...

Eager to expand your knitting repertoire? Why not try the old shale stitch? Old shale is a traditional lace knitting pattern that creates distinctive rows of softly curved, fan-like waves. Often used ...