Martha’s Lace Mystery

My family on my father’s side came to America in the 1600s. Through the centuries, they produced samplers, lace edgings, quilts, and shawls.

Applied Braidwork

A versatile Victorian technique

Women of Pindos Soldiers’ Socks

Mimi Seyferth designed her functional soldiers’ socks after ones from a Greek flyer and added an elegant meander design.

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Kumihimo-to-go!

Learn this Japanese technique for making cords.

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Two-Color Norwegian Gloves

These gloves were inspired by a pair with similar patterning in the Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum in Decorah, Iowa.

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Knit an “All Shall Be Well” Shawl

Jacqueline based her shawl on the one her grandfather knitted during World War I.

Twin Loves: Literature and Knitting

A passion for literature and stitching comes alive in Joanna Johnson’s knitwear patterns inspired by beloved classic characters.

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Kumihimo-to-go!

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The History of the Louise All-In-One Sewing Aid

A look at female inventors who’ve created tools to assist them with their tasks.

The Legacy of May Morris

Respect for the Work of Women’s Hands

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Two-Color Norwegian Gloves

These gloves were inspired by a pair with similar patterning in the Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum in Decorah, Iowa.

Falling for Bobbin Lace

Where knitting has knit and purl stitches, bobbin lace has crosses and twists; where knitting has needles, bobbin lace has bobbins.

Diminutive Adornments

Ladies’ Handkerchiefs in the Early to Mid-Twentieth Century

Win Big in the Great Holiday Giveaway!

With a dozen prizes valued at over $900 total, yarn and fiber lovers could win big this holiday season.

A Uzbekistan Suzani to Treasure

A simple design, minute satin stitches, and fabulous colors in the base fabric and stitching drew Chitra to this suzani textile.

Notions: Less Is More

Explore the smaller side of craft with our Winter 2024 issue.

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