Jeanette Sloan has been at the forefront of discussions of diversity in knitting and the list of POC designers and crafters on her website has proven a valuable if rather low-tech resource both for consumers who want to support BIPOC … Read More...
A Cool Idea for a Classroom Calendar
I love the idea of using a calendar not only to mark upcoming events but to keep track of things that have happened throughout the school year. Or the actual year, because you could totally do this at home, too.… Read More...
Cross-Stitch for Decorative Gourd Season
I love fall and I also love snark so I am always thrilled when it’s time for the decorative gourd season post from McSweeney’s to start making the rounds (don’t click if you don’t like swearing).
A slightly sweeter … Read More...
Whose Gauge is it Anyway?
I’ve been thinking a lot about gauge lately. I never seem to get it right.
The gauge on a pattern reflects the knitter who designed the project or knit the sample, the number of stitches per inch she was able … Read More...
A Sweet Baby Poncho to Knit
I’m not much of a poncho person for myself, but I do love ponchos on small people. I knit my daughter one when she was a toddler and I just loved it, and I feel the same about Gina Michele’s … Read More...
Check Out this Amazing Star Wars Cross Stitch Pattern
Making cross-stitch designs on the computer makes it possible to make designs that are a lot more detailed than in the days when charts were designed by hand.
An amazing example is this Star Wars cross stitch pattern featuring tons … Read More...
Knit Crew Socks for Summer and Beyond
I love crew-style socks. I had some hiking socks once that were striped like crew socks and I have long wanted to make a knit version.
The Summer Camp Socks from Kniterella are really similar to those socks of my … Read More...
Free Crochet Pattern – Easy Striped Crochet Baby Hat Pattern
This cute crochet pattern is made using a simple design with two stripes at the bottom and a textured border. I like to use light shades such as mint and grey for mine, but you can choose any colors.
These … Read More...
Check Out This Lovely Modern Cat Cross Stitch Pattern
I am rather a cat person and I love all sorts of crafts that involve cats. If you are or you know a cat lover, you’ll want to check out this amazing modern cat cross stitch design from Velvet Pony … Read More...
Resources for Teaching about 9/11
My daughter came home the other day talking about 9/11, which is something we’ve never really talked about at home, but is of course a big part of recent American history and something kids do need to learn about.
Whether … Read More...
Knit Some Squish to Keep You Warm
When it comes to super squishy, warm projects, brioche really can’t be beat. It looks amazing but also is just super fluffy and warm thanks to how the stitches are formed. It’s the perfect thing for keeping warm in winter … Read More...
Get All Dressed Up for Halloween with this Cute Cross Stitch
It doesn’t quite feel like it, but Halloween is right around the corner. My daughter’s birthday is in early September and it seems like as soon as it is over she’s ready to start planning her Halloween costumes.
The little … Read More...
A Faded Lace Top for the Changing of the Seasons
This time of year is hard for a knitter. Now that it’s at least unofficially and nearly actually fall, we want to knit all the warm, cozy sweaters and fall and winter accessories.
But the weather might not quite have … Read More...
Crochet Pattern – Red Flame Shawl
This gorgeous shawl is the perfect addition to your wardrobe. It features the flame stitch pattern with a twist to provide the scalloped edging.
This shawl can be worked in a cotton yarn for spring and summer and in a … Read More...
Get to Know Your Teacher with this Printable
I know most schools have started back by now (and indeed my daughter has been in school for three weeks) but it’s never too late to get to know your new teacher.
This get to know your teacher printable from … Read More...
A Quick Cropped Sweater for Fall
I missed the Ursa Sweater by Jacqueline Cieslak when it came out back in March, but it’s a great sweater for fall knitting.
This time of year I want something quick that can be off my needles and ready for … Read More...
Space Week! A Celebration of Space Exploration in Cross Stitch
This past week on Hancock’s House of Happy there is a whole week of space themed cross stitch designs to download for free. There are five brand new cross stitch design to download (no sign ups or anything required for … Read More...
Crochet Pattern – Bee Drawstring Sunglasses Bag
This is a cute and clever crochet sunglass case designed by my first guest designer, Chelsea Roberts of TheCrafterLife.com.
It’s an adorable bee bag designed to protect your sunglasses. A great Spring and Summer accessory that will have people BUZZING!… Read More...
Use an Animal Escape Room to Help Kids Learn Problem Solving
This is just so darn cool I would want to do it myself.
Life with Moore Babies has a great idea for making an animal “escape room” style puzzle for kids to help them learn about problem solving. My puzzle … Read More...
A Warm Sweater You Can Make in Different Weights
Now that Labor Day is done I think it’s officially time we can start talking fall and winter knitting. Lately I’ve been seeing a lot of pictures on Instagram of the Magnolia sweater by Camilla Vad.
Like this one the … Read More...