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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!

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Explore the Evolution of Norwegian Embroidered Handcoverings

Norwegian needlework beauty to warm your hands and your heart.

Long Thread Podcast: Meg Swansen, Knitting Maven

Season 6, Episode 3: Beginning under the wing of her legendary mother, Elizabeth Zimmermann, Meg has spread her wings to become one of the most influential and best-loved figures in the knitting world.

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

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

Beaded and Bead Knitting

Untangling a Knitted Embellishment

January 15: National Hat Day

Celebrate and keep your head warm at the same time!

Yearning to Knit Scandinavian Mittens

Looking to keep your hands toasty? Check out these gorgeous mitten offerings.

Poetry Mittens to Knit

When the language of handmade isn’t enough, spell out the words as you knit!

The Timeless Sock Knitting of Lydia Gladstone

A lifetime of knitting re-created in a cherished pair of socks.

Long Thread Podcast: Liz Sytsma and Theresa Hill, Wild Hand

Season 5, Episode 10: Every Local Yarn Store wants to be part of their community. Wild Hand takes it a step farther: with a written community commitment that guides every decision and a Little Free Fiber Library on the wall.