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The Rhodes stitch is a highly textured member of the cross-stitch family. Its appearance is a distinctive geometric shape.
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There is confusion in the embroidery literature between these two similarly named stitches. Deanna helps explain the differences.
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The Norwich, waffle, southern cross, or plaited interlaced stitch is considered to be a large, square, highly textured, modern-day canvas and needlepoint stitch.
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An extremely versatile stitch from the cross-stitch family.
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The Sorbello or Sorbello knot stitch is a textured Italian embroidery stitch, originating in the small village of Sorbello, near Naples.
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Nancy Bush’s circular capelet is a different shape from a traditional knitted-lace shawl or scarf from Haapsalu, but this modern interpretation still includes the iconic nupps.
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Andrea Wong’s miniature Portuguese stocking, from the January/February 2017 issue of PieceWork, is based on socks in the classic style of those from Serra D’Ossa, Portugal.
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Evidence from kit lists show that gloves worn by the Polar explorers would have been wool, with a pair of large fur over-mittens for wear outside.
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This bookmark project is based upon an antique Victorian example from Irina Stepanova's collection.
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This shawl with Orenburg construction features a fleur-de-lis pattern, to which the nupps add a three-dimensional effect.
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This design is entirely worked in long-arm cross-stitch, the most common stitch found in the extant traditional embroideries of Iceland.
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Notre-Dame shines as an example of early Gothic structure with its massive flying buttresses that offset the weight of the tall walls.
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Knit this charming set from the Spring 2020 issue of PieceWork. The yarn features fiber from a historic sheep breed.
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This pattern was developed after close examination of the artifact “latrine” hat excavated at the Fortress of Louisbourg, Nova Scotia, Canada.
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A 1930s knitted-lace edging provides the springboard for an exploration of knitting vintage patterns at a larger gauge. Cast on and knit along.
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Are you captivated by vintage knitted lace? PieceWork magazine has curated a collection of 7 FREE, historical knitting patterns that will delight you.
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This woolly winter warmer from the Fall 2011 issue features the styling of a classic seaman's scarf, including reversible cables along the edges with a moss-stitch seawall in the center of the front panels.
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The incised chevron columns at Durham Cathedral inspired Kate to design a textile that translated stone into fiber.
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So, yes, it seems like a lot of time to spend on shoelaces, but these shoelaces will last longer than the shoes—guaranteed.
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BFL is a great choice for socks as it wears nicely, and the addition of the silk adds some wearability and a nice sheen to the finished yarn.
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Warp your rigid-heddle or 2-shaft loom and try the clasped-weft technique. It's an easy way to achieve an attractive tapestry-like pattern using a single shuttle and two weft colors.
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Grab a hook and some handspun and make these delightful mitts. Plus, get great tips to fine-tune your crochet gauge.
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There are many fun and useful projects to make with bargello needlepoint but the perfect project for a handspinner is a spindle bag.
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