On one of the last warm days before fall arrived in New York, plunging everyone into pumpkin-scented darkness, I took a ferry to Governor’s Island to take in the air. That day was the best weather day ...

For me, it all started with a lace scarf. But whether you’re looking to craft a scarf, a cabled cardigan, or a pair of cashmere socks, every knitter has their Patient Zero—the knit that precipitates a ...