Sewing & Mending

  • 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

    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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  • 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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  • Double Treble/Long Stitch

    Learn the double treble from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. Extra tall stitch for maximum height and drape.

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  • Turkish Stitch

    Learn the Turkish stitch from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. International decorative knitting technique.

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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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Own the Complete Encyclopedia

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

  • 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

    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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  • Making Stitches

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

    Read more

  • Double Treble/Long Stitch

    Learn the double treble from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. Extra tall stitch for maximum height and drape.

    Read more

  • Turkish Stitch

    Learn the Turkish stitch from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. International decorative knitting technique.

    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.

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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.

Fiber Arts

  • 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

    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

  • Making Stitches

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

    Read more

  • Double Treble/Long Stitch

    Learn the double treble from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. Extra tall stitch for maximum height and drape.

    Read more

  • Turkish Stitch

    Learn the Turkish stitch from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. International decorative knitting technique.

    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

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.