Mimi Seyferth, a lawyer and knitter, lives outside Washington, DC.
Discover Mark Twain's contributions not only to the literary world, but also to fashion history.
Learn about the Vesterheim Museum and its spectacular mittens of Norway.
Many revere Molière as a comedic genius, but he should also be recognized for his use of needlework references to comment on the narrow scope of women’s lives in his time.
Mimi Seyferth designed her functional soldiers’ socks after ones from a Greek flyer and added an elegant meander design.
All levels of society contributed knitting to support the troops.
Oh, what devious minds writing knitters have!
Elaborate silk stockings inspired by history will dress up any occasion.
Even after the fall of the Taliban, as Afghanistan has remained in turmoil, Afghan women have continued to knit to earn money to support their families.
Re-creating a Bjärbo sweater was a knitting challenge. But for Mimi Seyferth, it was also a way to honor Rita Riffolt Varney and her pride in her Swedish heritage.
