woolwork

Stitching with yarn

Woolwork is needlework done with wool yarn, especially embroidery or tapestry on canvas.

The term typically refers to decorative needlepoint projects like cushion covers, wall hangings, or upholstery: Victorian parlors often featured woolwork cushions with floral designs.

knitting

purl

Inverted knitting stitch

  • stitchThread loop in fabric
  • yarnTwisted strand for crafts
  • needlesSlender pointed instruments

cable · ribbing · stockinette · garter · cast-on · gauge · tension · pattern · row · round

needlecraft

tapestry

Decorative woven wall cloth

cross-stitch · canvas · stitching · sampler · bargello · frame · hoop · worsted · zephyr

textile

weaving

Interlacing strands into fabric

weft · fiber · fleece · thread · felting · carding · roving · bobbin · spindle · tweed

sheep

shearing

Cutting away fleece

flock · ewe · ram · lamb · shepherd · skirting · staple · crimp · scouring

cozy

warmth

Heat you feel

  • comfortEase or soothing relief
  • snugComfortably close-fitting
  • softYielding to touch

homely · blanket · wrap · afghan · throw · fireside · hearth · handmade · heirloom · cherished

Opposites
material/fiber type

woolworksilk embroidery

Decorative stitching with fine threads

goldwork · silverwork · beadwork · lacework

Family

work, wool, worker, woolly, woolen, workmanship, needlework, woolliness, crewelwork

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G