Netting, the Craft That Crochet Replaced
The Dictionary of Needlework traces netting from Amasis of Egypt to the Victorian window-blind, then sets out the knot, the mesh and the stirrup…
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How the Shuttle Makes a Tatted Edging
Seven tatted edgings from The Dictionary of Needlework, each naming the shuttle, the number of threads and…
Crochet Scrunchies: Cherries, Ruffles, Shells and Stars
This roundup gathers crochet scrunchie patterns in styles like cherries, ruffles, shells, and stars.
Fringe, Bought by the Yard or Knotted at Home
The Dictionary of Needlework sets out the fringes the trade sold by the piece, then the four…
Trimming Stitches, and the Aprons They Finish
Three hand-worked trimming stitches from The Ladies' Work-Table Book, the fitting-out of a work-box, and four aprons…
Rosettes of Tape, Ovals of Tatting
A run of consecutive T entries from The Dictionary of Needlework: tape rosettes creased and drawn up…
11 Bernat Home Bundle Crochet Patterns for Every Room
Hello to all you crochet enthusiasts out there! We’re two moms who absolutely love the soothing rhythm…