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Long Thread Podcast: Sarah Pedlow, ThreadWritten

Season 13, Episode 1: Bewitched by embroidered pieces she saw in a museum, Sarah Pedlow followed the thread to a new culture and a new calling.

Enjoy Shetland’s Cinderella Story, Told Through Knitted Lace

Learn how the knitted lace motifs on a gorgeous shawl tell the folktale of Essy Pattle--Shetland’s Cinderella—and how you can knit it, too!

Long Thread Podcast: Nicole Nehrig, Psychologist & Crafter

Season 12, Episode 10: In her study of women’s lives and needlework, Nicole Nehrig explores the many ways that needle and thread give life meaning.

What Is Kumihimo? Learn the Japanese Art of Braided Cords 

From samurai armor to kimono ties: explore the history of kumihimo and watch our step-by-step how-to video.

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The Logic of Lace and a Knitting Pattern You'll Love

Knit a little love for someone you cherish with this new vintage-inspired lace pattern.

The Curious Case of the Biscornu

The biscornu has long fascinated needleworkers with its quirky eight-pointed form and clever construction, but where did it come from?

Reviving the Art of Traditional Indian Batik

Using natural dyes, the sixth generation of a dyeing family breathes new life into traditional batik printing.

Long Thread Podcast: Clara Parkes, Bestselling Author and Wool Promoter (classic)

Season 12, Episode 8: From yarn reviews to yarn creation, journalist and bestselling author Clara Parkes takes knitters on a journey of wooly exploration.

World Embroidery Day Is Coming

Make July 30 a day filled with creativity for the sake of peace, freedom, and equality.

Long Thread Podcast: Hazel Tindall, Shetlander & World’s Fastest Knitter

Season 12, Episode 7: Whether knitting for sale when she was a child or for joy as an adult, Hazel Tindall brings her creativity and her Shetland heritage into every speedy stitch.