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Susan J. Jerome, Collections Manager, University of Rhode Island Historic Textile and Costume Collection

Knit a sweater from the January/February 2015 issue that was inspired by one worn by Crown Prince Harald of Norway when his family fled the Nazis in 1940.

Explore the preservation of needlework by learning about past makers, considering how we care for our collections today, and supporting future makers carrying needlework into the future.

Bart Elwell translated instructions for an elegant 1865 English crochet pattern.

Using little looms are all the rage these days. Yet, these portable and versatile tools have been around for quite some time.

Knit a baby bonnet from the November/December 2000 issue of PieceWork based on ones in the collection of the Amana Heritage Society in Amana, Iowa.

Help us rediscover the textile stories lost to time. Send PieceWork your article and project proposals for the Spring 2022 issue.

Learn about Vicki Square’s stunning adaptation of traditional Kurdish socks.

Knit a sweet lace edging adapted from a vintage pattern.

Donna's idea to design the pair of Spanish lace socks for the January/February 2015 issue came as a result of reading the Folk Costume & Embroidery blog, where she first saw photographs of Charra dancers from Salamanca wearing lacy white socks.