Over the years I have shared a lot of pumpkin knitting patterns, and I’ve knit and crocheted a lot of pumpkins myself. But it feels like there are always more fun things to try with knit pumpkins, so this … Read More...
How to Add Text to a Cross Stitch Project
One of the easiest ways to make a cross stitch project more personal is to add text to it. Whether you’re adding the names of people getting married to a generic floral cross stitch design, birth information to a project … Read More...
Resources for Learning about Squirrels
Did you know that October is Squirrel Awareness Month? I didn’t know we needed more awareness of these little creatures, but let’s take it as a sign to learn more about squirrels!
Let’s start with some fun facts via Kids … Read More...
Knit a Stunning Scarf Studded with Muppets
I guess I’m on a bit of a double knitting tear these days. Just the other day I shared some double knitting potholder patterns, and if you’re ready for a more complex double knitting pattern, I would love to … Read More...
Designer Spotlight: Charts and Stuff
Charts and Stuff is a small but fun Etsy shop with a cartoony style to its designs. Let’s take a closer look.
This shop’s designs are mostly silly and full of color. The rainbow colored hair is a common feature … Read More...
Book Review: Once in a Blue Moon
Kids all seem to go through a phase of loving trivia, and if you’ve got kids who want to know about the tallest, biggest and weirdest things in nature, they’ll enjoy the book Once in a Blue Moon by Emily … Read More...
Book Review: Knits for Little Ones
If you have a little one in your life, Knits for Little Ones by Lotte Rahbek is full of sweet patterns for kids ages 0-2 inspired by nature and the sea.
Rahbek is a designer of Nordic inspired knits and … Read More...
Halloween Sampler Cross Stitch Patterns
Stitch up something a little different for your Halloween decor with these Halloween sampler cross stitch patterns. From the traditional to the slightly offbeat, I think there’s something for almost everyone here.
This cute little sampler from Juko Patterns includes … Read More...
Ghost Craft Ideas for Kids
Ghost crafts are a lot of fun for kids to make and they’re a way to get into Halloween crafting that’s not really scary. Here are some easy ghost crafts for you to make with kids, whether it’s your kiddo … Read More...
Cross Stitch Forum Asks for Proof Stitches Aren’t AI
There are a lot of stories out there these days about AI use in the crafting space for everything from answering technique questions to writing patterns.
And there’s a lot of content about how to spot AI patterns, or even … Read More...
Math Centers to Help Kids Learn
Pairing learning with activities and games is the best way to get kids to learn, and there are a lot of ways to make math centers to help kids learn numbers, number order, one to one correspondence and more.
Each … Read More...
Designer Spotlight: Works by ABC
Works by ABC sells both PDFs and paper patterns of many of its designs, which include temperature projects, intricate designs that look like lace, floral designs and more.
The patterns are only organized by PDF or paper, so you’ll just … Read More...
Knit Back at AI Patterns with the AIlephant
Lots of craft designers are understandably frustrated about the proliferation of AI “designed” patterns and photos of projects that have no basis in reality. People who don’t know how to tell if a project is AI are often also frustrated … Read More...
Learning about Germany for Kids
Germany is a country in western Europe and is the most populous nation in the European Union. While the country has a difficult history that kids will learn about in school, there’s also a lot of fun stuff to know … Read More...
Double Knitting Hot Pad Patterns
Double knitting is a lot of fun to do, but if you’re new to the process it can be intimidating to start with a big project. That’s why I have a little set of double knit coasters on my website … Read More...
Funny Gourd Cross Stitch Patterns
If you like your fall decor on the punny side, this collection of funny gourd cross stitch patterns was picked just for you!
If you have a tuxedo cat, which I do, you’ll love this Hello Gourdgeous design form Witch … Read More...
Pumpkin Worksheets for Kids
This time of year is a great time for pulling out all the apple and pumpkin themed worksheets to add a little seasonal fun to your learning. Let’s take a look at some fun pumpkin themed worksheets for the classroom … Read More...
Add Mushrooms to Your Knits with these Fun Knitting Patterns
A few years ago I wrote a post that was full of patterns for knit mushrooms, but I don’t think I ever did a post that was knitting patterns with mushrooms on them, so today’s the day.
I love … Read More...
Gourds to Stitch for Harvest Time
When fall comes around, pumpkins tend to steal the spotlight, but there are a lot of other fun gourds out there to stitch and decorate with. Let’s take a look at some gourd cross stitch patterns for fall.
Stitch a … Read More...
Designer Spotlight: Colorfully Sarah Shop
I left myself a note when I added Colorfully Sarah Shop to my list of shops to write about that says “small but adorable.” I was talking about the shop in general — which as of this writing has just … Read More...