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A Stitch in Time: The Crown Stitch

The crown stitch is basically a fly stitch with the additional two straight stitches that further anchor the top-loop leg.

Discover a Family’s Heirloom Shawl: "Knitted Together Through Time" And An "All Shall Be Well Shawl" to Knit

In “Knitted Together Through Time” Jacqueline Blix revisits a family heirloom shawl knit by Joseph Sheldon Long, a World War I soldier.

File This One Under: Do Not Try This at Home

I never thought I would warn you to not make something from Weldon’s, but these projects are unsafe for any home. Do Not Try This!

Those (Not so) Weird Victorians: Female Accomplishments

Read more of female accomplishments and Victorian words of wisdom from Ladies’ Needlework available as a PieceWork eBook.

Knitted-Lace Samples Part 4: Lace No. 12 Pattern

We now offer the fourth in our five-part series of Frances’s Knitted-Lace sampler re-creations, Mary Elizabeth’s “Lace No. 12.”

Colorful Estonian Gloves to Knit from Nancy Bush

Estonia’s knitwear is fascinating. Expert knitter and designer Nancy Bush has been a student and teacher of Estonian textile traditions for many years.

Turkish Cast-ons for Albanian Toes!

This is a traditional Albanian design worked with techniques and materials American knitters will be familiar with, such as wool-nylon sock yarn and two circular needles.

A Travel Memoir in Stitches

One of the most magical things about knitting is the different forms it takes in various countries and regions, creating a travel memoir in stitches.

A Traditional Nightingale

The Nightingale is a simple rectangular garment which was often knitted, crocheted, or constructed from fabrics such as flannel.

The Feet of A Divided Nation

I have worn out three pairs of shoes . . . and a part of the time my feet have had nothing between them and the rough stones.