Tom Daley reveals he was making a DOG SWEATER in THAT viral knitting snap

Tom Daley has revealed he was making a dog sweater in the viral photo of him knitting in the stands during the women’s diving final at the Tokyo Olympics.   The diver, 27, is fresh off his first-ever Olympic gold medal in the men’s synchronised 10m platform last week, and decided to get out his needles and … Read more

Olympic champion Tom Daley spotted knitting in the stands as he watches the women’s diving final

Olympic champion Tom Daley has not let his success go to his head after winning his first gold medal at Tokyo Olympics.  The British sportsman, 27, was seen knitting in the stands on Sunday during the Women’s 3m Springboard Diving Final at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre on the ninth day of the Olympic Games in Japan.   He … Read more

The best hobby-based holidays around the world, from painting in Greece to knitting in Ireland

For all its frustrations and difficulties, lockdown had some silver linings.  Simply being able to avoid crammed commutes was the biggest for many, while for others it was the opportunity to try new hobbies: watercolour painting, gardening or learning a language, perhaps. Now restrictions have eased, we can take these skills on holiday — or … Read more

Knit for victory! In 1932, the Mail ran a much-loved knitting contest

It was one of the most hotly contested Daily Mail competitions ever. The 1932 Knitting Contest challenged readers to design their own jumper — and thousands responded. Entries were highly original: one had two tiny dolls attached; another (right) made a virtue of the £200 cash prize. Now, with the country in lockdown, we’re relaunching … Read more