knitting

A textile conservationist makes a passionate case for using natural fibers for treasured knitted and crocheted projects.

Season 2, Episode 9: In the back rooms of Yorkshire's archives and museums, textile treasures await an understanding historian.

Delight in the vintage charm of Weldon's Practical Needlework and this re-creation from Franklin Habit.

Knit a counterpane from the January/February 2011 issue based on the one made by First Lady Grace Coolidge.

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

Enjoy knitting projects that explore techniques and designs from different cultures.

Knit a sweater from the January/February 2015 issue that was inspired by one worn by Crown Prince Harald of Norway when his family fled the Nazis in 1940.

Explore the preservation of needlework by learning about past makers, considering how we care for our collections today, and supporting future makers carrying needlework into the future.

Knit a baby bonnet from the November/December 2000 issue of PieceWork based on ones in the collection of the Amana Heritage Society in Amana, Iowa.

Help us rediscover the textile stories lost to time. Send PieceWork your article and project proposals for the Spring 2022 issue.