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Women’s Work, Part 2: Yarn & Revolutions

Then Athens and the city-state of Sparta got into a long conflict, the Peloponnesian War, and that’s where our latest story about women’s work comes in.

Women’s Work: A Series on the History of Textiles and Makers

Women have been involved with textiles throughout time; after all, they have been inspired by a goddess!

Three Centuries at Sajou, Purveyors of French Needlework Supplies

Discover the colorful origins of the venerable Maison Sajou--a French design and needlework workshop, with a legacy that continues to intrigue stitchers today.

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Stitch a Bouquet of Irish Crochet Roses

Sample Irish crochet in the loveliest way with three beautiful roses to adorn your favorite things!

The Push-Pull of Doilies: Revered, Reviled, and Reconceived

Once thought of as only something a grandmother could love, doilies are experiencing a renaissance.

January 15: National Hat Day

Celebrate and keep your head warm at the same time!

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A Vintage Picot Snowflake Pattern

If you have a few hours, you have enough time to crochet a darling little snowflake ornament.

Mid-Nineteenth-Century British Crochet Hooks

Early British steel crochet hooks were manufactured from steel wire using the same methods and in the same workshops as sewing needles.

Knitted Socks with Fancy Cuffs

Knitted socks make the perfect little project for learning a new-to-you knitting technique! Have you tried knitting Estonian nupps?