Rickrack: The Little Zigzag That Changed Everything
From hemlines to heirlooms, rickrack has always done more with less.
PieceWork
PieceWork celebrates the rich history of needlework and makers from around the globe. Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, or tat, find inspiration in the needlework traditions of the past.
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Daisies for Her: A Sachet to Stitch
Enjoy the pattern for this sweet embroidered daisy sachet inspired by a young woman’s first steps into college life.
Heritage in the Hands of Children
At Heimtali Museum, Estonia’s material culture is passed joyfully from one small pair of hands to the next—and now to you, with our FREE pillow pattern featuring a traditional Estonian braid.
Casting On for the Coast: Linda Perry Brings the Gansey Home
With a talk, a sweater sale, and more than thirty handknit ganseys—PieceWork author Linda Perry brings the storied history of fishermen's sweaters to Halcyon Yarns through August 15.
Curtain Call: A Gown, a Graduation, and a Museum’s Embrace
One woman’s Scarlett O’Hara moment translates into a dream come true.
Happy World Embroidery Day
Join us on a journey around the world to celebrate the makers keeping this ancient craft alive.
Long Thread Podcast: Emily Whitted, Texile Historian
Season 15, Episode 3: Exploring collections of early American cloth, Emily Whitted finds stories of creativity, virtue, and the intimate lives of people from many backgrounds.
Knitting the Rockies: A Cozy Cabled Sock Pattern
A pair of handknit socks in the Whyte Museum's archives inspired this cabled pattern for your next adventure.
Threads That Unite Us: Reflections from IFAM
A trip to Santa Fe's International Folk Art Market reminds us how textiles and makers connect us across culture and continent.
Discover a Digital Home for Knitting and Crochet History
The Center for Knit and Crochet is building a free, open-access digital museum where collections big and small, famous and personal, finally have a home.