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The Myth of the Aran Sweater

Through the years, the Aran sweater has developed quite the romantic backstory involving ancient family knitting patterns and shipwrecks.

Tips for Practical Sock Knitting: Refooting a Sock

Refooting is a fascinating approach to knitting a sock in such a way that it can be easily resoled and reheeled after those areas give out to wear.

Karin Larsson

Many may know of Carl Larsson, the famous Swedish Arts and Crafts painter who depicted many scenes of domestic life in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. However, his wife, Karin Larsson, was also an artist in her own right.

The First Granny Square: Translating the 1880s' Crazy-Quilt Trend to Crochet

Completely by accident, Nicole Gustas found the first granny square and learned its origin story.

Moth Myths

Protecting your textile treasures

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Tat a Reading Placeholder

Elevate your tatting skills with this medallion ornament.

Pincushions Rule

Petite little darlings perfect for sampling a technique.

Tips for Practical Sock Knitting: Knitting Two Socks at Once

Learn about knitting two socks at once. Seriously, what could be more practical than this? Practical, yes; easy, maybe not!

Lawful & Material

Hannah Powell’s Embroidery of a Petition Against an Indian Execution

The Tradition of Knitting in Lithuania

The first known mention of Lithuania is in the historical records of the monastery of Quedlinburg, Germany. Handwork in Lithuania also has deep roots.