Pat Olski

Pat Olski

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.


Flattering Harvest Hues

Six sure-fire strategies to help you find a perfect colorway for your fall knitting!

Shawl is a Poncho is a Cape

Would you knit a bertha? How about a Roquelare? Discover a cloak by any other name, or many other names.

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Eight Surface Embroidery Stitches for Knitters

A few simple stitches can add texture and personality to your knits!

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Don’t Be Afraid of Adding Some Embroidery! Here’s How

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.

Breezy Knitting with Cotton and Linen

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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10 Steps for Seasonal Woolen Storage

Protect your beloved handknits and stash yarn by following some sensible precautions

5 Reasons Why You Should Knit a Vest

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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Coloring in a Fair Isle Tam

How do designers come up with fabulous color combinations? By breaking out the colored pencils!

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Who’s Got the (Best) Button? How to Choose the Right Buttons for Your Knitting Project

Don’t wait until the end! Make this important choice before you cast on for your garment.

How to Wear Lace Every Day

From yarn choice to styling, adding lace to your wardrobe is a matter of knitter’s choice.