Sewing & Mending

  • Plain Stitch

    Learn plain stitch crochet from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. Master this smooth crochet variation that creates even, regular fabric texture.

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  • Raised Stitch

    Learn the raised stitch from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. Creates raised ridges and textural patterns on fabric surface.

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  • Purling

    Learn purling from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. Essential technique for ribbing and pattern knitting.

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  • Rose Stitch

    Learn rose stitch crochet from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. Master this decorative technique that creates textured, raised effects resembling flower petals.

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  • Turkish Stitch with Beads

    Learn Turkish stitch with beads from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. Advanced beaded knitting technique for luxury effects.

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  • Close Shell Stitch

    Learn the close shell stitch from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. Creates scalloped, shell-like decorative patterns.

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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

  • Plain Stitch

    Learn plain stitch crochet from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. Master this smooth crochet variation that creates even, regular fabric texture.

    Read more

  • Raised Stitch

    Learn the raised stitch from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. Creates raised ridges and textural patterns on fabric surface.

    Read more

  • Purling

    Learn purling from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. Essential technique for ribbing and pattern knitting.

    Read more

  • Rose Stitch

    Learn rose stitch crochet from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. Master this decorative technique that creates textured, raised effects resembling flower petals.

    Read more

  • Turkish Stitch with Beads

    Learn Turkish stitch with beads from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. Advanced beaded knitting technique for luxury effects.

    Read more

  • Close Shell Stitch

    Learn the close shell stitch from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. Creates scalloped, shell-like decorative patterns.

    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

  • Plain Stitch

    Learn plain stitch crochet from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. Master this smooth crochet variation that creates even, regular fabric texture.

    Read more

  • Raised Stitch

    Learn the raised stitch from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. Creates raised ridges and textural patterns on fabric surface.

    Read more

  • Purling

    Learn purling from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. Essential technique for ribbing and pattern knitting.

    Read more

  • Rose Stitch

    Learn rose stitch crochet from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. Master this decorative technique that creates textured, raised effects resembling flower petals.

    Read more

  • Turkish Stitch with Beads

    Learn Turkish stitch with beads from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. Advanced beaded knitting technique for luxury effects.

    Read more

  • Close Shell Stitch

    Learn the close shell stitch from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. Creates scalloped, shell-like decorative patterns.

    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.