Weldon’s Practical Needlework is known mostly for their whimsical yet practical knitting and crochet patterns. But did you know that they house a wealth of information on Victorian tatting, too? Tatters rejoice!
A Victorian Knitted Stocking Challenge: this design is based on an interpretation of original instructions for “A Knitted Stocking” in an 1845 book.
The Santa Fe Scarf combines traditional Orenburg-lace techniques and construction with geometric motifs inspired by Mara Bishop Statnekov’s hometown.
The amount of attention given in Weldon’s Practical Needlework to knitting stockings gives us a major clue as to their “useful article” of choice to make.
If you enjoy making clothing with vintage flair, check out Jennifer Wood’s Directoire Top from Knitting Traditions 2018.
Mindy Dickler, granddaughter of Rose and William Sneider, who owned The Yarn Shop in Asbury Park, New Jersey, shared the introduction below to go with the Operation Kid Knit sock pattern Rose designed for the Ladies’ Home Journal.
This project was adapted from Nancy Bush’s Folk Socks: The History & Techniques of Handknitted Footwear. In addition to the Egyptian Socks, there were patterns for seventeen other designs, all inspired by traditional, historic references.
The Collecting Bag can hold gear for all your adventures, from camping to hiking to the farmers market.
This lovely layering piece is lightweight, soft, and breathable, knitted in two alpaca/bamboo blend yarns.
