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In past posts, “Tips for Practical Sock Knitting” has covered all manner of anatomical-sock-knitting topics from heels and toes to refooting. But we have yet to cover the beginning, which is a very good place to start.
The role William Morris played in the development of the Arts and Crafts movement alone elevates him to star status.
While we don’t know if President Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s wife, Eleanor, was knitting while he gave this first fireside chat, we do know Eleanor was a consummate knitter.
here is nothing old-fashioned about Erna Jansons. She is passionate and sharp, with the enthusiasm of a young woman yet with the wisdom of one who has lived a long life well.
For those familiar with Weldon’s Practical Needlework, you know there are hundreds of sock patterns in the various volumes.
From the sheep that populate the Faroe Islands to the Hispanic heritage of the colcha to a Southwest American-inspired scarf, reading through PieceWork’s March/April 2017 issue felt like taking a trip around the world.
The word “couvrette” is not commonly used in today’s crafting communities, but Victorian needleworkers were familiar with the term.
The Silky Camel Cowl Kit features a glorious camel/silk blend laceweight yarn, Treenway Silk’s Camelot Chameau.
I hope you enjoy these remarkable crochet patterns inspired by historic first ladies of the White House. Happy President's Day!
One company, Weldon’s, began as a paper pattern company and became one of the most recognized needlework publishers in Victorian England.
In an era when newspapers are more often read through a Facebook feed on tablets and smartphones, it is hard to imagine a need for a bent-iron-work newspaper rack constructed from gridiron.
This riddle is included in Ladies’ Needlework; Crochet Tales and Poetry: A Melange of Instructions and Amusements, originally published in 1849.
