Linda Ligon

Season 6, Episode 3: Beginning under the wing of her legendary mother, Elizabeth Zimmermann, Meg has spread her wings to become one of the most influential and best-loved figures in the knitting world.

Sample Irish crochet in the loveliest way with three beautiful roses to adorn your favorite things!

A creative embellishment adds to the silk weavings found in Laos.

With earth-stained hands, humans make our mark.

What did these Victorians know about practical? What were they thinking?

Macramé? Cavandoli? Half-hitches?

Linda Ligon recalls going to the feed store with her mother and shopping for sacks for a feed-sack dress.

If you’re a knitter, and even if you’re not, you’ll marvel at the sight of men in handsome traditional dress strolling along the paths knitting fine, intricate caps.

This is a sad story. It’s the story of young love, transatlantic voyages, early demise, heartbreak, a family wrenched apart, and a bit of handmade lace that survived.

Here’s the story of how Linda Ligon's son got lost in Tunis and discovered a not-quite-magical cloak.