I can never decide if I like my knit holiday decor better when it’s cartoony or when it’s more accurate to nature. Trevor the Turkey is making a solid case for more accurate representation of turkeys (though they’re not quite … Read More...
Adorable Turkey Cross Stitch Pattern
I don’t think I’ve ever used the words “adorable” and “turkey” in the same sentence before, but I think that’s the word that applies to this little critter, designed by Little Apple Stitchery.
He’s waving! And he has a little … Read More...
Knit an Acorn — or a Bunch — for Your Fall Decor
I’m not really one to decorate with acorns, but I can attest to nature’s willingness to decorate my whole neighborhood with acorns this time of year. And now that I’ve seen this knit acorn pattern from Kim Hamlin at Fiber … Read More...
Play with Mosaic on the Turkey Dishcloth Knitting Pattern
The name of this pattern made me laugh — it’s called Pardon a Turkey by Amy Marie and this is one feathered beast that is not going to get eaten this holiday season.
The design is worked with mosaic Garter … Read More...
More Diwali Crafts from Red Ted Art
Red Ted Art has been doing a series of Diwali crafts recently and she’s rounded them up into one great post if you’re looking for Diwali crafts to make with your kids at home or at school.
Here you will … Read More...
A Sweater Knitting Pattern to Swoon Over
Circular yokes are fun to knit and somehow make a sweater seem to go faster because you have all this fun stuff to do at the beginning of the project and then it’s smooth (and fast) sailing through the often … Read More...
Give Thanks Thanksgiving Cross Stitch Chart
I know some people like to jump straight from Halloween to Christmas, but we need to take a little time to craft some things for Thanksgiving first, am I right?
I love this Give Thanks cross stitch pattern from DMC. … Read More...
Diwali Decor Ideas for Kids
Diwali the festival of lightscelebrated by many religious groups including Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and some Buddhists, is a holiday that lends itself easily to crafting while learning.
Clay lamps known as diya and intricate sand designs called rangoli are … Read More...
A Customizable Cardigan for When You Want to Get Cozy
Cardigans are my go-to for layering, and I actually have a couple that I wear around the house, on top of other sweaters in winter or over whatever I’m wearing the rest of the year (I’m cold a lot of … Read More...
Learning about and Exploring Feathers
It seems like feathers are used in crafting a lot in the fall, on Halloween masks and to decorate turkeys. Maybe you’ll find some feathers 
on a nature walk to do this activity with, or you can order an assortment … Read More...
A Large, Textured Shawl Knitting Pattern
It’s been raining for days where I live so I want all the cozy knits on my body and on my knitting needles. Rosalie from Berroco is a great option if you’re looking for a shawl that also doubles as … Read More...
Simple Texture Socks to Knit for Fall
This time of year I always start thinking about knitting socks again.
Whether you’re a seasoned sock knitter or looking out for your first pair, the Cinna Socks from Rachael Raimo – Maven Crafted are a fun and easy choice.… Read More...
Thanksgiving Printable Worksheets for Preschool
Adding a holiday twist to learning activities is always fun, but I feel like it’s a little extra at Thanksgiving time because parents can grab learning activities for kids to do while they’re waiting for food to be done or … Read More...
Stitch a Fancy Turkey for Thanksgiving
In nature, turkeys aren’t that pretty. But that doesn’t mean we can’t make them more colorful when we represent them in crafting.
This gorgeous multicolored modern turkey cross stitch pattern from StitchingLand is a lot more fun than your standard … Read More...
Stitch a Classic Cardigan Knitting Pattern
This cardigan knitting pattern looks like just the thing I’d love to cozy up in all year long. The Lindsay Cardigan from September Knits Design is an open front, top-down cardigan worked with two strands of fingering weight yarn held … Read More...
Trinity Stitch Striped Crochet Cowl – Free Pattern
The Trinity Stitch Cowl is a chunky, striped crochet cowl, and a free pattern! This cozy crochet cowl has a unique striped effect thanks to alternating color rows of the Trinity Stitch – an easy stitch that creates a gorgeous … Read More...
Big Polka Dots Make a Statement on the Lunares Beanie
Lunares is the Spanish word both for polka dot patterns and for things having to do with the moon, which is why big white polka dots on a field of black are a great choice for this cute hat pattern … Read More...
Trick or Treat Cross Stitch Pattern
Admittedly it might be a little late to start stitching Halloween projects, but if you stitch as slowly as I do, maybe you’ll be done in time for next Halloween?
This Trick or Treat design from Sassi Stitch is lots … Read More...
Squid Game Cross Stitch Patterns
Whenever a trend takes the world by storm, it’s only a matter of time before cross stitch patterns jump on board the bandwagon, and the phenomenon that is Squid Game is no exception. This gripping, eerie, and wildly popular show … Read More...
Knit the Cardigan from Broadways’ Mrs. Doubtfire
Lion Brand Yarn teamed up with the new Broadway show Mrs. Doubtfire to produce this great cardigan pattern that’s sure to make anyone cozy.
It’s worked in worsted weight yarn and available in 6 sizes. This sweater looks like it’s … Read More...