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A Vintage Crochet Project to Make: A Butterfly to Crochet

Author and designer Karen C. K. Ballard recalls one time when she too struggled with a pattern’s instructions.

Richmond Gloves to Knit

The ingenious construction of the Richmond Gloves features a double layer of fabric to keep out the chill. Here’s Lesley to tell you more about the original pattern.

Spinner on a Mission: Why Every Fiber Lover Needs to Learn to Spin

To learn to spin, I tossed Jenna into the deep end and sat her down in front of a spinning wheel before teaching her on a spindle.

Barron-Gibb Baby Booties and Toddler Socks: A Family Tradition

Heather tells us about her brother-in-law’s family tradition of knitting booties for each new baby that comes into the family.

Making Felt: A Timeless Textile Which Is Easy to Create

Making felt is an ancient art, possibly the oldest method of creating fabric on record.

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.

A Passion for Pence Jugs

These little knitted jugs are generally about 3 to 4 inches (8 to 10 cm) high, often knitted in the round in two colors, in stripes, using fine yarn and fine needles.

Weldon’s Mystery Project: Knitted Collar

Have you been knitting along with our Weldon’s mystery project series?

This Week in History: The Unsinkable Molly Brown

The caption reads: Molly Brown, the unsinkable daughter of an Irish immigrant, wears a dress lavishly trimmed with Irish crochet.

Norwegian Knitwear: How Did It Become Iconic Skiwear?

When and how did traditional Norwegian knitting designs cross cultural and national boundaries to enter American fashion and become an icon for American skiing?