For those familiar with Weldon’s Practical Needlework, you know there are hundreds of sock patterns in the various volumes.
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.
The Silky Camel Cowl Kit features a glorious camel/silk blend laceweight yarn, Treenway Silk’s Camelot Chameau.
I hope you enjoy these remarkable crochet patterns inspired by historic first ladies of the White House. Happy President's Day!
One company, Weldon’s, began as a paper pattern company and became one of the most recognized needlework publishers in Victorian England.
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.
February 7, 1867 Beloved author of the Little House series of books (and needleworker) Laura Ingalls Wilder is born. Here’s the needlework connection to this date.
I first encountered Dorset buttons when reading Burning Bright, a Tracy Chevalier novel that follows a family of button-makers as they make a new life in London during the eighteenth century.
American author and poet Edith Wharton (1862–1937) was born. Here’s the needlework connection to this date.
Mixed in with the very practical sock knitting tips and techniques in Weldon’s monthly newsletters, you will find some charming Victorian recommendations for wearing and using handknitted socks.