Weldon’s Mystery Project: Crochet Shawl—The Fascinator
Whip up a Fascinator from Weldon’s Practical Needlework for a special head covering, or make it larger, and wear it around your neck or shoulders.
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Whip up a Fascinator from Weldon’s Practical Needlework for a special head covering, or make it larger, and wear it around your neck or shoulders.
Millions of readers adore Agatha Christie, prolific author and playwright; more than a billion copies of her books have sold. How lovely that knitting plays a role in her Miss Marple mysteries, which debuted in 1930 in Murder at the Vicarage.
The name “Cloud” from Weldon’s Practical Crochet, Third Series (in Weldon’s Practical Needlework, Volume 1) gives no hint as to what shape or form this pattern named for vapor takes.
The “Eis Wool Shawl” from Weldon’s Practical Crochet, Third Series (in Weldon’s Practical Needlework, Volume 1) lacks an illustration.
The Polar explorers wore sweaters or jerseys that can be seen in the photographs that were taken on board ship or in the huts.
We offer up another mystery project to engage your hooks. What does this shawl look like?
Crochet caps are chic no matter what the era. The Bicycle Cap pattern from Weldon's Volume 1 is a mystery to us. Help shed some light on what this crocheted cap sans illustration looks like.
The “Petticoat for Child of Two” from Weldon’s Practical Crochet, Third Series (in Weldon’s Practical Needlework, Volume 1) would make a perfect gift for the upcoming holidays or a birthday.
Imagine how the knitted Gentlemen’s Silk Wristers, or Pulse Warmers from Volume 1 must feel.
Back in the 1880s, Victorian knitters relied on illustrations to gauge the worthiness of a new knitting project. Weldon’s Practical Needlework is filled with page after page featuring marvelous depictions of all manner of Victorian needlecraft.
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.