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.
Celebrate National Inventors' Day with the story of how Samuel Clemens' contributed to the undergarments of today.
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.
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.
Designers find inspiration for knitted socks in all sorts of places. Read the story behind PieceWork contributor Mimi Seyferth’s “House of the Seven Gables Socks to Knit” project, which was featured in the September/October 2015 issue.
