knitting


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.

Ribbed Scarf with a Crocheted Edging

Eyelets and a fancy crocheted edging add a lacy touch to Ann Budd’s Knit a Ribbed Scarf with a Crocheted Edging, adapted from Weldon’s Practical Needlework.

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Karin’s Swedish Circles

Learn about her style with this subscriber exclusive project!

Knots and Loops: Untangling the Structure of Lace

Although knotted laces have the advantage of being stable, they have the disadvantage of taking a long time to make. Looped lace may be fast to make, but it lacks stability.

Things That Go Bump on Your Knitting

The Estonian word “nupp” has become part of the international knitting language. Nancy Bush tells us more about this iconic feature of Estonian knitting.