For sewers and fine hand stitchers, creating smocked effects in fabric is considered an art. For knitters, however, this interesting way of creating a yoked effect is not well-known. Today I'll show ...

Q: I am interested in learning more about smocking. I know the basics, but is there a local sewing group that could help me hone my craft? – L.C., Newport News A: Smocking is an old form of hand ...

Robin Bryce keeps a centuries-old craft alive in the living room of her Bay Hills home. Sitting on her couch beneath the lamp lighting, Ms. Bryce, 45, meticulously stitches colorful patterns on top of ...

Appearances can be deceiving. This outstanding cardigan vest with an overall smocking stitch looks difficult to knit _ but isn't. The pattern stitch is easy to learn and goes quickly because there are ...