crochet


Mittens, Undervests, and D'Oyleys, Oh My!

From the practical and elegant to the truly bizarre, you never know what you'll find in the pages of Weldon's!

Trimmings: “A Dainty Empire Gown with Cap to Match” by Addie May Bodwell

The author re-creates a 1918 pattern for tatted medallions to make a delicate lace trim.

Trimmings: Chantilly Border to Tat

This border is useful for trimming underlinen, pinafores, and many other purposes.

Lost in Translation

Vintage vs. Modern and Left vs. Right

PieceWork Winter 2021: Needlework, All Buttoned Up

Our closure issue takes a look at the subject both in a literal and cultural sense.

The Art of Crocheting

What?! There are vintage patterns other than Weldon's?

Knit Nostalgia with Laura Ingalls's Petticoat Lace

Looking back to when PieceWork and Little House on the Prairie met and gave us a nostalgic moment.

Migration—Call for Submissions PieceWork Fall 2022

Our Fall issue will trace the history of needlework and makers on the move. Join us as we explore trade routes, multi-generational traditions, and the evolution of techniques. Send PieceWork your article and project proposals for the Fall 2022 issue.

Crochet from India

Contributor Chitra Balasubramaniam shares a beautiful piece that ties into history.

Influences in Craft

PieceWork contributor Katrina King shares where her love of craft all began.