Bold florals are pretty much always popular, and they’re a great look for summer, but the color choices on the sample of this Knit Mosaic Floral Pillow from Yarnspirations give it a sweet retro look as well.
Knit this one … Read More...
Summer Flowers Cross Stitch Kit
There are few things that evoke summer like a Mason jar full of wildflowers, which is exactly what you get (in non-wilting form!) with this adorable cross-stitch kit from Dimensions.
The pattern fits a 6-inch hoop, and the kit includes … Read More...
Syncopated Stitching in the Threeequency Pullover Knitting Pattern
I love the way Tommy Plays with Fiber describes their Threeequency Pullover: “The Threeequency Pullover is all about repetition and screams ‘Look at this!’ while also making it hard to stare for long.”
But you do want to look, and … Read More...
Make a First Aid Tin for Father’s Day or Summer Activities
If a dad in your life is the outdoorsy, Boy Scout, always be prepared type, maybe this year you and the kids should make him a useful and portable first aid kit that can fit in an empty mint tin.… Read More...
String Market Shopping Bag Knitting Patterns
It’s the season of farmers markets and farm stands, so it’s a great time to knit a string bag to hold all your goodies. Here are a few great options I found on Etsy.
The BYOB Market Bag from Wyndlestraw … Read More...
Watermelon Sunset Cross Stitch Pattern
This watermelon sunset cross stitch pattern from Hannah Bridget Designs just looks like summer to me.
It’s super cute in the Kawaii style, and provides a little bit of a challenge as there are some partial stitches to help form … Read More...
Juneteenth Games for Classroom or Home
Looking for some fun activities for your own Juneteenth celebration, at home or in the classroom?
This collection of printable games from Be the Change Ideas looks like lots of fun for kids.
There’s a word search and Scattergories style … Read More...
Book Review: Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible
Japanese knitting patterns and knitting stitch patterns have become popular in the rest of the world over the last few years, and more books are being published for a non-Japanese audience, which is great for those of us who might … Read More...
Celebrate Taco Tuesday in Cross Stitch
I love a good Taco Tuesday. Or an enchilada Tuesday, or a burrito Tuesday, or a Taco Wednesday…
This seems like a thing worthy of celebrating in stitching, and Felíz Modern has a cute little kit for a Taco Tuesday … Read More...
Juneteenth Facts and Worksheets for Kids
Whether you are new to teaching Juneteenth or just want some fact sheets for older kids to read and use, the resources from Kids Konnect are pretty great.
The website includes a rundown of the history of Juneteenth, the end … Read More...
Keep it Simple with the Straw Cardigan Knitting Pattern
I love a good grandpa cardigan. I guess that’s not a good name for them, because everyone likes and deserves a comfortable sweater to relax in.
Whatever you call them, boxy, relaxed, slouchy, this style is great, and the Straw … Read More...
Summer Printable Pack for Preschool and Kindergarten
If you’re looking for some skill building fun for preschoolers up to first grade this summer, check out the free summer printable pack from 3 Dinosaurs.
This pack has all sorts of great activities including literacy, math, sequencing, shapes, cutting … Read More...
Learning about Juneteenth
Juneteenth is a holiday that hasn’t always been widely celebrated, but it is getting more popular as a celebration of the end of slavery coming to Galveston, Texas.
If you want to teach your kids (or yourself!) about Juneteenth, this … Read More...
Knit a Simple Tank Top with a Fun Twist
From the front, the Beals tank top from Berroco looks like a pretty standard tank top.
But the back reveals a bit of fun in the form of a split hem shaped with short rows to give the top tails.… Read More...
Summer Celebrations Cross Stitch Pattern
In a normal year, there’s a lot to celebrate in the summer. Here’s hoping there will be a little more (safely) gathering this summer than we got to have last year, and if not, at least this summer cross stitch … Read More...
A Lightweight, Lacy Tee that’s Perfect for Summer Knitting
I’m a big fan of loose knit tops to wear on top of tank tops or bralettes in the summer, though I definitely haven’t knit enough of them to have much of a summer knit wardrobe.
Pleione by Audrey Borrego … Read More...
Tank Top Knitting Patterns
It’s prime summer knitting season in the Northern Hemisphere, and tank top knitting patterns are a great way to keep knitting and wearing your knits when the weather is warm. From basic to beyond there are lots of great patterns … Read More...
Easy American Flag Craft
This easy American flag craft is perfect for preschool and kindergarten kids for Flag Day, Fourth of July and beyond.
Grab a free printable from Crafting Jeannie, which includes star and stripe templates, and you can quickly cut out all … Read More...
Do You Sign Your Stitches?
I came across this post the other day from Two Little Kits about signing your cross stitch projects. I know a lot of people do add their initials and the year to their makes, but it’s not something I have … Read More...
Book Review: Knits for Summer
Summer isn’t really known as prime knitting season, but the truth is there are a lot of great things you can knit — and wear — when the weather is warm.
Knits for Summer by Kristi Simpson is a booklet … Read More...