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This stunning sweater from Jennifer Berg is inspired by the Eye Dazzler rugs created by Navajo that featured optical illusions. IN this case the illusion is made with multicolored yarn in broken chevron lines.
It calls for worsted weight yarn … Read More...
Indulge in the sweetness of the holiday season with this adorable gingerbread house cross stitch pattern brought to you by Anchor. Overflowing with charm and whimsy, this delightful design is perfect for adding a touch of festive magic to your … Read More...
If you do a unit study on polar bears, penguins, or the polar regions, this is a fun addition to the math center or an activity that you can do while learning about these animals and areas.
Grab these little … Read More...
This cheerful winter scene depicted in the Winter Wonderland House design by Leia Patterns is truly enchanting. It exudes a cozy and inviting ambiance, making it the ideal project to embark on during those chilly days when the weather outside … Read More...
Drawing a cute Thanksgiving turkey is easy with these instructions from Easy Peasy and Fun.
There are step-by-step instructions in the blog post or if you’re a member of their website you can download drawing sheets will all the steps.… Read More...
If you love seasonal knits as much as I do, then this Turkey Day Dishcloth knitting pattern is going to make you smile. Dishcloths are the perfect balance of practical and playful—use them for everyday cleaning, dress up your Thanksgiving … Read More...
I’ve knit a lot of things, but I’ve never knit a sweater out of fingering weight yarn. Not even for a baby. But cold weather times are great for diving into a big, long project, and then enjoying wearing … Read More...
This wee snowman cross stitch pattern will stitch up in just about no time at all. I’m thinking of adorable stitched gift tags on the holiday presents that can then be used as bookmarks, or stitching snowmen on a set … Read More...
It’s really the fall color of this one that makes it a Thanksgiving dishcloth pattern. You can stitch these up and use them in any color at any time of the year.
The design, by Knit So Easy, is a … Read More...
Sometimes it’s hard for kids to understand what Thanksgiving is about or how to think about being thankful in their lives. These Thanksgiving conversation starters can help get kids thinking about how it feels when people do good things for … Read More...
If you’re planning to knit any Christmas stockings for the upcoming season, you’d better get started quickly! These Christmas stocking knitting patterns are all pretty fast to knit but still really pretty and fun to hang or display by the … Read More...
This pretty chevron pattern with the word joy in bold lettering is a great hoop decoration for the holiday season.
While there’s a lot of stitching involved to cover the background, it isn’t difficult to do and you can use … Read More...
I love a good raglan sweater. It’s my go-to silhouette if I’m knitting a sweater for myself, and I’m drawn to this style in other people’s patterns as well.
The Brooklyn Raglan from Tori Yu looks like a great pattern … Read More...
Thanksgiving coloring pages are a classic filler for school time around Thanksgiving or they’re great to have on hand at home to give kids something to do while adults are busy cooking or doing other things.
These sheets include a … Read More...
Fall doesn’t end with Thanksgiving, so there’s still time to stitch up some sweet fall decor for Thanksgiving and beyond.
This autumn heart cross stitch pattern from Cross with Me features fall leaves and acorns in a heart shape. The … Read More...
Gather some of the falling leaves or other natural materials and make these colorful and super easy watercolor spray art projects.
They use liquid watercolor (which you can buy or make yourself) and you can use anything as a resist, … Read More...
This simple cross stitch pattern is a colorful holiday greeting covered with fall leaves.
Make it a little faster to stitch by working the words in a single color or two if you like, or keep all the fall colors … Read More...
I don’t know if you’re planning to do any holiday knitting (I guess if you were you’d probably have started by now) but if you’ve got a book lover on your list and you’re not sure what to knit them, … Read More...
I love the graphic nature of quilt blocks, and it’s so fun that around where I live there are some quilt blocks painted on buildings and signs as art.
The Cali pattern from Berroco is the knit version of a … Read More...
This fun Lego night light is a great project for kids to make any time, but it’s especially fun for holidays that have to do with light such as Diwali or the winter solstice.
Or just give this to the … Read More...
