The Basic Elements of Orenburg Lace: Olga Fedorova Charts
Olga Fedorova created her unique color-coded system in the late 1960s when she became quality-control master for the Orenburg knitting cottage industry.
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Olga Fedorova created her unique color-coded system in the late 1960s when she became quality-control master for the Orenburg knitting cottage industry.
After I wrote a story about a set of crocheted pot holders I discovered, readers responded with a range of opinions about this needlework form.
“Come From Away” Comes Home
A passion for literature and stitching comes alive in Joanna Johnson’s knitwear patterns inspired by beloved classic characters.
Comfort is found in our routines for the Summer 2024 issue.
Knitting a headband is a great way to try cable knitting, and it makes a very useful gift for someone special!
Cast on Ann Budd’s adaptation of “Punchinello Caps for Knitting Needles” from Weldon’s Practical Needlework, Volume 11.
For the 11th-annual Lace Issue of PieceWork, May/June 2018, Pat Olski shares her adaptation of two timeless Irish crochet buttons to make.
Ah, knitting books . . . being an avid knitter and book lover, I have quite a few. Victorian knitters could relate—I am sure.
All sorts of household advice can be found in the Natura Exenterata, even a pattern for socks!
Knitting styles come and go! But whether you work your stitches on double-pointed needles or circulars, knitting in the round remains an essential skill for handknitters. Learn more about the evolution of this timeless technique.
Season 8, Episode 7: Whether he’s working on a quilt, sweater, needlepoint canvas, or fabric design, Kaffe Fassett sees the world in a million glorious hues.