knitting

Learn about Vicki Square’s stunning adaptation of traditional Kurdish socks.

Knit a sweet lace edging adapted from a vintage pattern.

Donna's idea to design the pair of Spanish lace socks for the January/February 2015 issue came as a result of reading the Folk Costume & Embroidery blog, where she first saw photographs of Charra dancers from Salamanca wearing lacy white socks.

This circular shawl with a chrysanthemum as the main motif, from the September/October 2017 issue, is Katrina's tribute to this brilliant film.

Knitting a baby’s first sock is a special occasion, and the pattern must be equal to the event.

Two counterpane squares from Weldon's Practical Needlework were the beginning of a year-long knitting journey.

Sara Lamb doesn't know when great-aunt Gladys knitted this cloth, but she's used it for more than twenty years, ever since she found it in the case.

Knit this charming set from the Spring 2020 issue of PieceWork. The yarn features fiber from a historic sheep breed.

Deborah has lived in Guatemala for more than 20 years, working with local makers. But in November 2020, Guatemala was hit by two powerful hurricanes, and now she finds herself in the role of relief worker.

Laurann Gilbertson, Chief Curator, Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum