knitting


Long Thread Podcast: Julia Gomez, Colcha Embroidery

Season 11, Episode 1: Inspired by the history of her hometown of Santa Fe, teacher Julia Gomez preserves and celebrates the rustic homespun, handwoven fiber art known as colcha embroidery.

Latvia’s Favorite Knitter: Jette Užāne

Barbara Plakans recounts the story of one of Latvia’s most revered mitten knitters, Jette Užāne.

Creative Scrimping

Celia Sanderson learned to “make do” in Yorkshire, England, during World War II. Her creative thrift remains today in the stitches of a nightgown made from parachute silk, a suit made from cast-off curtains, and more.

Mid-Century Argyles

Connections to the past through beloved socks.

Postcard from Scotland: A Knitting Cabaret at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Enjoy a dazzling display of color and craft that happens every August.

A Modern Take on Vintage Knitted Gloves: The Magpie Gloves

Gloves that draw inspiration from all over Europe.

Patriotic Knitting Bags of World War I

One of the most patriotic symbols of World War I were the knitting bags carried by women everywhere.

Modern Victorian Knitting

Antique patterns make a wonderful starting point to create new designs.

Long Thread Podcast: Eileen Lee (classic)

Season 9, Episode 6: How does a textile tradition die—and how can it be saved? Hawaiian quilting developed as a unique art less than two centuries ago, but a tradition of secrecy put it in danger until one woman decided to preserve it.