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Nature-Inspired Stitchwork

Nature-inspired stitchwork spans the globe and is captured in Elizabethan tapestries and depicted in intricate embroidered Chinese Imperial Rank Badges. Issue after issue, PieceWork rejoices in nature’s glory and timeless splendor.

Commence Knitting Socks the Weldon’s Way

In past posts, “Tips for Practical Sock Knitting” has covered all manner of anatomical-sock-knitting topics from heels and toes to refooting. But we have yet to cover the beginning, which is a very good place to start.

Eleanor Roosevelt, Knitter

While we don’t know if President Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s wife, Eleanor, was knitting while he gave this first fireside chat, we do know Eleanor was a consummate knitter.

An Interview with Latvian Artist Erna Jansons

here is nothing old-fashioned about Erna Jansons. She is passionate and sharp, with the enthusiasm of a young woman yet with the wisdom of one who has lived a long life well.

Adapting Children’s Sock Patterns for Women

For those familiar with Weldon’s Practical Needlework, you know there are hundreds of sock patterns in the various volumes.

Traveling the Faroe Islands with the Flip of a Page

From the sheep that populate the Faroe Islands to the Hispanic heritage of the colcha to a Southwest American-inspired scarf, reading through PieceWork’s March/April 2017 issue felt like taking a trip around the world.

Knit a Silky Camel Cowl (and Tips for Knitting Flies)

The Silky Camel Cowl Kit features a glorious camel/silk blend laceweight yarn, Treenway Silk’s Camelot Chameau.

Happy President’s Day from all of us at PieceWork!

I hope you enjoy these remarkable crochet patterns inspired by historic first ladies of the White House. Happy President's Day!

What in the World is Weldon's?

One company, Weldon’s, began as a paper pattern company and became one of the most recognized needlework publishers in Victorian England.

5 Traditional Albanian Socks

As a self-proclaimed knitting nerd, I was delighted to review Mimi Seyferth’s new eBook, 5 Traditional Albanian Socks to Knit: A Travel Memoir in Stitches.