Sewing & Mending

  • Loop Stitch

    Learn the loop stitch from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. Creates surface loops for textural and dimensional effects.

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  • Making Stitches

    Learn making stitches from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. Essential increasing techniques for knitted shaping.

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  • Bullion Stitch

    Learn the bullion stitch from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. Creates raised, cylindrical elements for dimensional texture.

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  • Slipping Stitches

    Learn slipping stitches from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. Essential technique for shaping and pattern work.

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  • Plaited Stitch

    Learn the plaited stitch from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. Creates twisted, rope-like texture in knitting.

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  • Double Stitch

    Learn the double stitch from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. Creates denser fabric with double working method.

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Own the Complete Encyclopedia

The Encyclopedia of Needlework contains over 800 pages of stitches, patterns, and techniques.
Get your own hardcover reprint of this 1886 masterpiece.

Decorative Embroidery

  • Loop Stitch

    Learn the loop stitch from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. Creates surface loops for textural and dimensional effects.

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  • Making Stitches

    Learn making stitches from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. Essential increasing techniques for knitted shaping.

    Read more

  • Bullion Stitch

    Learn the bullion stitch from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. Creates raised, cylindrical elements for dimensional texture.

    Read more

  • Slipping Stitches

    Learn slipping stitches from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. Essential technique for shaping and pattern work.

    Read more

  • Plaited Stitch

    Learn the plaited stitch from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. Creates twisted, rope-like texture in knitting.

    Read more

  • Double Stitch

    Learn the double stitch from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. Creates denser fabric with double working method.

    Read more

Own the Complete Encyclopedia

The Encyclopedia of Needlework contains over 800 pages of stitches, patterns, and techniques.
Get your own hardcover reprint of this 1886 masterpiece.

Fiber Arts

  • Loop Stitch

    Learn the loop stitch from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. Creates surface loops for textural and dimensional effects.

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  • Making Stitches

    Learn making stitches from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. Essential increasing techniques for knitted shaping.

    Read more

  • Bullion Stitch

    Learn the bullion stitch from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. Creates raised, cylindrical elements for dimensional texture.

    Read more

  • Slipping Stitches

    Learn slipping stitches from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. Essential technique for shaping and pattern work.

    Read more

  • Plaited Stitch

    Learn the plaited stitch from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. Creates twisted, rope-like texture in knitting.

    Read more

  • Double Stitch

    Learn the double stitch from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. Creates denser fabric with double working method.

    Read more

Own the Complete Encyclopedia

The Encyclopedia of Needlework contains over 800 pages of stitches, patterns, and techniques.
Get your own hardcover reprint of this 1886 masterpiece.