knitting


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.

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Knit an “All Shall Be Well” Shawl

Jacqueline based her shawl on the one her grandfather knitted during World War I.

The Unlikely Knitters of World War I

All levels of society contributed knitting to support the troops.

The Basic Elements of Orenburg Lace: Olga Fedorova Charts

Olga Fedorova created her unique color-coded system in the late 1960s when she became quality-control master for the Orenburg knitting cottage industry.