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Master the Portuguese Spiral Toe

The Portuguese Spiral Toe is created through shifting decreases throughout the toe shaping. It’s not a complicated process, but it’s quite unique and creates a distinctive look.

Stars and Stripes Sampler

The PieceWork July/August 1999 issue features the Stars and Stripes Sampler designed by Nan Heldenbrand Morrissette.

The Knitting War Spies of History

In the United States and abroad, wartime has long involved knitters.

Embroidery Patents

Who knew embroidery patents could be so fascinating?

A Charade from the Pages of Ladies’ Needlework Crochet

From the pages of Ladies’ Needlework; Crochet; Tales and Poetry: A Melange of Instructions and Amusements, originally published in 1849 and available as a PieceWork eBook.

A Treasure Pouch in Simple Looping

Imbue your totems, tokens, or talismans with even more significance by nestling them in a handmade treasure pouch, from the PieceWork January/February 1994 issue. It’s perfect for precious things!

Weldon’s Mystery Project: Crocheted Imitations of Fur

The Crocheted Imitations of Fur pattern from Volume 1 is a mystery to us. Help us stitch up this enigma.

Weldon’s Mystery Project: Square for Baby’s Quilt

What does this crochet Square for Baby’s Quilt look like?

Victorian Undergarments: The Underside of Weldon’s

From a child’s petticoat to drawers for ladies and gentleman, we discovered the perfect sampling of knitted and crocheted Victorian undergarments.

Exploring Antique Needles with Loene McIntyre

It might be difficult to imagine how one tiny, seemingly humble object could have such a significant impact on human history, but there is no questioning the importance of the needle.