Sewing & Mending

  • Slanting Stitch

    Learn the slanting stitch from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. Creates diagonal patterns and directional flow in crochet work.

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  • 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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  • Plain Stitch

    Learn the plain stitch from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. The foundation knit stitch for all knitting projects.

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  • Raised Stitch with Dots

    Learn the raised stitch with dots from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. Combines raised ridges with punctuated texture.

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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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  • Treble Stitch

    Learn the treble stitch from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. Basic tall stitch creating open, airy crochet fabric.

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Own the Complete Encyclopedia

The Encyclopedia of Needlework contains over 800 pages of stitches, patterns, and techniques.
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Decorative Embroidery

  • Slanting Stitch

    Learn the slanting stitch from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. Creates diagonal patterns and directional flow in crochet work.

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  • Loop Stitch

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

    Read more

  • Plain Stitch

    Learn the plain stitch from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. The foundation knit stitch for all knitting projects.

    Read more

  • Raised Stitch with Dots

    Learn the raised stitch with dots from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. Combines raised ridges with punctuated texture.

    Read more

  • Making Stitches

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

    Read more

  • Treble Stitch

    Learn the treble stitch from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. Basic tall stitch creating open, airy crochet fabric.

    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

  • Slanting Stitch

    Learn the slanting stitch from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. Creates diagonal patterns and directional flow in crochet work.

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  • Loop Stitch

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

    Read more

  • Plain Stitch

    Learn the plain stitch from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. The foundation knit stitch for all knitting projects.

    Read more

  • Raised Stitch with Dots

    Learn the raised stitch with dots from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. Combines raised ridges with punctuated texture.

    Read more

  • Making Stitches

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

    Read more

  • Treble Stitch

    Learn the treble stitch from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. Basic tall stitch creating open, airy crochet fabric.

    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.