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Long Thread Podcast: Curtis Gregory, George Washington Carver National Monument

Season 14, Episode 5: Best known for his work with peanuts, renowned agricultural scientist George Washington Carver had a lifelong passion for needlework. Park Ranger Curtis Gregory shares stories about Carver’s interests in handwork and natural dyeing.

Meet a Norwegian Knitting Historian and Courageous Wartime Resister

Annichen Sibbern Bøhn: traveled Norway to record endangered knitting patterns—and later risked her life in the resistance. Discover her story and download a free sock pattern inspired by her work.

The Coziest Competition: Knitters Cast on for the Winter Games

As athletes sneak in a few calming rows between events in Milan, Italy, fans at home are knitting right along with them turning the Winter Games into a shared stitch by stitch ritual.

Long Thread Podcast: Elena Kanagy-Loux, Lacemaker & Historian (classic)

Season 13, Episode 9: Ethereal, durable, ornamental, powerful—what does lace mean to you? Through academic study and the work of her hands, Elena Kanagy-Loux teaches that lace is all of these things and more.

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More than White Gloves: Three First Ladies and the Power of Needlework

Even in the White House, needle and thread offered moments of creativity and comfort for three extraordinary women.

Honoring a Knitting Legend: Barbara G. Walker, in Her Own Words

Join us as we pay tribute to one of the needlework community’s guiding lights.

Pride, Prejudice, and Proper Headwear

Explore Jane Austen’s thoughts on hats and download a free knitting pattern inspired by her most beloved characters.

Swedish-Influenced Raggsocks: Luxurious Knitted Socks for Everyday

Indulge and wear knitted socks around the house. Nothing feels cozier!

The Longest Night: Welcoming the Winter Solstice

As the year’s shortest day arrives, winter solstice celebrations and Christmas markets light up towns and cities around the world, blending ancient seasonal rituals with festive traditions. Gather with us to welcome the return of the light.