Sewing & Mending

  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Knot Stitch

    Learn the knot stitch variant from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. Creates distinctive raised texture different from other knotted techniques.

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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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  • 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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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

  • 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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  • 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.

    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

  • Knot Stitch

    Learn the knot stitch variant from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. Creates distinctive raised texture different from other knotted techniques.

    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

  • 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

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

  • 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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  • 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.

    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

  • Knot Stitch

    Learn the knot stitch variant from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. Creates distinctive raised texture different from other knotted techniques.

    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

  • 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

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.