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Creations in Cross-Knit Looping

Barbara Morrison says, Cross-knit looping is an adaptable and easily learned technique; it’s also easy to transport and a good way to use short bits and pieces of yarn or thread.

Richmond Gloves to Knit

The ingenious construction of the Richmond Gloves features a double layer of fabric to keep out the chill. Here’s Lesley to tell you more about the original pattern.

Knit Nancy Bush’s Amish Socks

The brightly colored band of patterning on the cuff of Nancy Bush’s “Amish Stockings and Socks to Knit” delights the eye.

Discover Buff Knitting: Heart in Hand Buff Mittens for a Child

Buff knitting is a regional technique for knitting a shagged carpet-like fabric, specifically for work mittens.

Spinner on a Mission: Why Every Fiber Lover Needs to Learn to Spin

To learn to spin, I tossed Jenna into the deep end and sat her down in front of a spinning wheel before teaching her on a spindle.

Barron-Gibb Baby Booties and Toddler Socks: A Family Tradition

Heather tells us about her brother-in-law’s family tradition of knitting booties for each new baby that comes into the family.

Skolt Saami Sock Knitting Traditions

The Sami people are Scandinavia’s only United Nations–recognized indigenous people. Formerly called “Lapps,” the Sami people now consider that name an ethnic slur. They prefer to be called by their self-name, Sami.

Fireworks Socks: Inspired by Traditional Knitting and Embroidery

Anna Zilboorg’s Firework socks, featured on the cover of January/February 2011, are a particular PieceWork favorite.

Vicki's Vintage Vacation: A Collection of Tips for Knitting Weldon's Socks and Stockings

Join knitwear designer Vicki Square on an excursion through knitting Weldon's socks and stockings.

Vicki’s Vintage Vacation: The Fine Gauge of Victorian Stockings

Victorian women knitted their stockings with yarn finer than our contemporary sock yarn.