Piecework – Winter 2022

Discover the history of wool yarn used worldwide in both decorative and practical ways. Learn how to knit a cozy and practical wrap following time honoured Shetland traditions; see stunning examples of Jacobean embroidery from the Royal School of Needlework and create a project bag embellished with fine crewel wool stitches; decipher an age old knitting pattern that has connected five generations, then knit a pair of mittens made hardy using a clever tip; or share in the centuries old tradition of Colcha, lovingly crafted with wool.