knitting


Knit Nancy Bush’s Amish Socks

The brightly colored band of patterning on the cuff of Nancy Bush’s “Amish Stockings and Socks to Knit” delights the eye.

Discover Buff Knitting: Heart in Hand Buff Mittens for a Child

Buff knitting is a regional technique for knitting a shagged carpet-like fabric, specifically for work mittens.

Spinner on a Mission: Why Every Fiber Lover Needs to Learn to Spin

To learn to spin, I tossed Jenna into the deep end and sat her down in front of a spinning wheel before teaching her on a spindle.

Barron-Gibb Baby Booties and Toddler Socks: A Family Tradition

Heather tells us about her brother-in-law’s family tradition of knitting booties for each new baby that comes into the family.

Margaretha Franziska Lobkowitz’s Stockings

Margaretha Franziska Lobkowitz’s stockings are among the most beautiful period stockings I have seen. No wonder they elicit a lot of admiration.

Fireworks Socks: Inspired by Traditional Knitting and Embroidery

Anna Zilboorg’s Firework socks, featured on the cover of January/February 2011, are a particular PieceWork favorite.

Vicki's Vintage Vacation: A Collection of Tips for Knitting Weldon's Socks and Stockings

Join knitwear designer Vicki Square on an excursion through knitting Weldon's socks and stockings.

Vicki’s Vintage Vacation: The Fine Gauge of Victorian Stockings

Victorian women knitted their stockings with yarn finer than our contemporary sock yarn.

PieceWork Recommends: 50 Tips from Shetland Knitters

Slip a copy of 50 Tips from Shetland Knitters, and sit back with your knitting, as you enjoy an active exchange between two expert knitters.

Making Felt: A Timeless Textile Which Is Easy to Create

Making felt is an ancient art, possibly the oldest method of creating fabric on record.