knitting


Irish Crochet Buttons to Make

For the 11th-annual Lace Issue of PieceWork, May/June 2018, Pat Olski shares her adaptation of two timeless Irish crochet buttons to make.

The Not-So-Weird Victorian Knitting Books

Ah, knitting books . . . being an avid knitter and book lover, I have quite a few. Victorian knitters could relate—I am sure.

A Pair of Knitted Stockings from 1655

All sorts of household advice can be found in the Natura Exenterata, even a pattern for socks!

Going in Circles: A History of Knitting in the Round

Knitting styles come and go! But whether you work your stitches on double-pointed needles or circulars, knitting in the round remains an essential skill for handknitters. Learn more about the evolution of this timeless technique.

Long Thread Podcast: Kaffe Fassett, Artist & Color Master

Season 8, Episode 7: Whether he’s working on a quilt, sweater, needlepoint canvas, or fabric design, Kaffe Fassett sees the world in a million glorious hues.

Ice Harbor Compass Mittens to Knit

In Maine and Nova Scotia, there really is a tradition of knitting shrinking Fishermen’s mittens.

Those Weird Victorians! The Origin of Knitting Poem

We’re thrilled to bring you the poem “The Origin of Knitting,” published in London in 1849.

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Roman Fever and Intertwined: A Crimson Insertion

Take a peek into the intersection of literature and craft with this snippet of a short story and a pattern!

Sock Knitting the Victorian Way

These 10 methods for sock knitting are not exhaustive, but they could keep you going for quite a while.

Tvåändsstickning: Sweden’s Two-End Knitting

The need for warm, useful clothing was the foremost factor influencing the utilization of the technique of two-end knitting in Sweden, but the desire for beautiful and interesting clothing was also strong.