Pat Olski loves all yarn and thread crafts. She is the editor of PieceWork magazine, and her passion is being able to share historical and traditional needlework techniques and the stories of makers from the past with PieceWork’s magazine and website audience.
6 quick gifts to make that will please all the people on your gift list
Feeling hot, cold, or both? Knits to the rescue . . .
Six sure-fire strategies to help you find a perfect colorway for your fall knitting!
Would you knit a bertha? How about a Roquelare? Discover a cloak by any other name, or many other names.
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A few simple stitches can add texture and personality to your knits!
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Fear not—embroidery is much easier than it looks, and a few carefully selected stitches can go a long way toward making your knitted piece shine.
Twelve reasons that cotton and linen have all your warm weather needs covered. From fluffy to firm, add some sustainable plant fibers to your seasonal lineup!
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Protect your beloved handknits and stash yarn by following some sensible precautions
Whether you call it a vest or a waistcoat, the versatility of this sleeveless, multi-seasonal layering piece cannot be beat!
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How do designers come up with fabulous color combinations? By breaking out the colored pencils!