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Showing 122–160 of 203 results for “Lace”

ArticleLace Between the Stars
ArticleGrandma Pat and Other Stories about Lace

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Vintage Crochet Lace and New Crochet Designs

Vintage written crochet patterns provide a fascinating way to peak into crochet lace’s earlier incarnations.

ArticleKnitted-Lace Samples Part 5: Lace No. 10 Pattern to KnitThe story of Mary Elizabeth Greenwall Edie’s knitted-lace sampler book is included in the May/June 2016 issue of PieceWork.

ArticleKnitted-Lace Samples Part 3: Lace No. 16The story of Mary Elizabeth Greenwall Edie’s knitted-lace sampler book is included in the May/June 2016 issue of PieceWork. We asked Frances H. Rautenbach to re-create several of Mary Elizabeth’s samples.

ArticleKnit a Lace Bookmark by Ava ColemanKnit Ava Colman’s lace bookmark, which uses a variety of knitted lace stitches and makes a quick gift. She designed the bookmark as a knitted lace-stitch sampler composed of stitches from various works by Anna Marie Jensen.

ArticleHerbert Niebling: Grand Master of Lace KnittingNiebling’s designs are not for the faint of heart or the impatient knitter. Some of his larger table covers contain as many as 300 rounds, with the outer rounds comprising hundreds of stitches, all to be worked in fine thread from pages of complex charts.

ArticleFor subscribersShetland Lace Knitting in New ZealandHow a knitting tradition rooted in a cluster of tiny islands in the North Sea came to be transplanted to an island country in the southern Pacific Ocean.

ArticleA Bobbin Lace Sample BookJane Garrett, a skilled lacemaker, spinner, weaver, and knitter, made these bobbin lace samples, which are still treasured today.

ArticleFor subscribersA History of Hungarian Csetnek LaceLearn the story of this delicate crochet style.

ArticleDiscover Irish Clones Lace: A Famine-Born Craft That Became a Family LegacyWhat began as a lifesaving craft during Ireland’s Great Famine became a lifelong passion for a young woman who arrived in Clones in 1987—and ultimately led her to create a christening robe worn by generations of her family.

ArticleA Forget-Me-Not Edging to KnitKnit a sweet lace edging adapted from a vintage pattern.

ArticleOrenburg Lace: A Medallion Russian Shawl to KnitIn Russia, you will not find anyone who has not heard of an Orenburg “downy” shawl—the warm, heavy shawl with the light, delicate lace-patterning called “cobweb.” Downy shawls are distinguished by a center design.

ArticleA Lace Scarf based on Cousin Martha’s Knitted ShawlWhat stories are captured in the stitches of a knitted shawl? Every time I see a piece of historical knitting, I find myself wondering about the person who made it and the person who wore it.

ArticleLaura Ingalls: Lace KnitterI wasn't a knitter when I re-read the Little House books, so I didn't take note of Laura or the other characters knitting in the books.

ArticleA Labor of Love: Repairing an Orenburg Lace ShawlFor its age, the shawl was in remarkably good condition, but it had a number of noticeable holes and discolored areas. Galina Khmeleva was well aware of the difficulties inherent in working with such a delicate fabric.

ArticleFor subscribersA Haapsulu Lace Pelerine to KnitNancy Bush’s circular capelet is a different shape from a traditional knitted-lace shawl or scarf from Haapsalu, but this modern interpretation still includes the iconic nupps.

ArticleKnit Nostalgia with Laura Ingalls's Petticoat LaceLooking back to when PieceWork and Little House on the Prairie met and gave us a nostalgic moment.

ArticleFor subscribersWeldon’s Macramé LaceRemember Macramé from the seventies? Apparently, the Victorians loved the technique too!

ArticleIrish Crochet Buttons to MakeFor the 11th-annual Lace Issue of PieceWork, May/June 2018, Pat Olski shares her adaptation of two timeless Irish crochet buttons to make.

VideoFor All Access membersOrenburg Knitting: Knitting Gossamer WebsExperience this rich tradition as Galina Khmeleva shares the history, the stories, the patterns, and the knitting techniques of the talented lace knitters of Orenburg, so that you can create your own gossamer webs.

VideoFor All Access membersShuttle Tatting: The Basics and MoreMaster tatter Georgia Seitz shows how to create intricate lace with tatting to use as edgings, doilies and tablecloths, and embellishment.

VideoFor All Access membersNeedle Tatting: The Basics and MoreIn Needle Tatting: The Basics and More with Georgia Seitz, you'll discover the art of needle tatting! Master tatter Georgia Seitz shows how to create gorgeous lace, using just a tatting needle and thread.

PatternFor subscribersValentina’s Polushawl to KnitGalina Khmeleva’s half-warm shawl, made with luxurious pygora, merino, and silk yarn, is destined to become a family heirloom.

PatternFor subscribersFlower Garden Shawl - Orenburg Knitting PatternThis shawl with Orenburg construction features a fleur-de-lis pattern, to which the nupps add a three-dimensional effect.

MagazineFor All Access membersKnitting Traditions, Spring 2014 Digital EditionThe eighth edition of Knitting Traditions features historical knitting articles and 21 companion knitting patterns that chronicle centuries of profit-oriented knitting throughout the world.

MagazineFor All Access membersKnitting Traditions, Winter 2011 Digital EditionThis special second edition is chock-full of 45 projects knitters will love!

MagazineFor All Access membersKnitting Traditions, Spring 2012 Digital EditionFrom Islamic bags to Norwegian symbolism, and Civil War Socks to 1920s vintage knits, this special issue offers a vast expanse of cultural traditions as well as historical traditions.

MagazineFor All Access membersThe Unofficial Downton Abbey Knits, 2014 Digital EditionDownton Abbey is the inspiration for 25 projects imbued with the spirit of the show and its setting yet perfect for life in the twenty-first century.

MagazineFor All Access membersThe Unofficial Downton Abbey Knits, Digital Edition 2013Enjoy 26 knitting patterns inspired by the lavish sets and styling of the hugely popular television series.

MagazineFor All Access membersKnitting Traditions, Spring 2015 Digital EditionMany compelling stories and twenty-one stand-out knitting projects—socks, sweaters, mittens and gloves, hats and balaclava, a scarf, and a shawl—await you.

MagazineFor All Access membersCrochet Traditions, Fall 2012This special issue from PieceWork magazine, explores the rich variety and techniques of crochet with 28 patterns for mittens, a skirt, hats, a shawl, bags, socks, and more.

MagazineFor All Access membersKnitting Traditions, Spring 2013 Digital EditionThis issue features 25 knitting patterns with inspiring and informative companion stories that frame the projects in cultural and historical context.

MagazineFor All Access membersEnchanted Knits, Digital EditionEnchanted knits will charm every knitter with 27 magical projects inspired by your favorite fairy tales.

PatternFor All Access membersJane's Dancing Knitted Stockings Knitting Pattern DownloadThese women’s-sized, mid-calf socks are knitted from the top (cuff) down in fingering-weight yarn.

eBookFor All Access membersFall Into Red eBook: 4 Knitting Projects for the SeasonCelebrate the beauty of autumn with this collection of four knitting projects-perfect for the season, perfectly red!

eBookFor All Access membersLadies' Needlework, Knitting Tales and Poetry: A Melange of Instructions and Amusement eBookThe 17 patterns range from edgings and insertions to doilies, from an opera cap to an antimacassar, and more, all as originally printed.

MagazineFor subscribersPieceWork Spring 2026Stitch together centuries of creativity, resilience, and identity—from Revolutionary lacemakers to the origins of Seminole patchwork.

eBookFor All Access membersWeldon's Practical Crochet, Series 28The Twenty-Eighth Series includes 19 designs to crochet for antis, waistcoat, purse, gaiters, jacket, laces, and more.

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