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Vampire Bunny Cross Stitch Pattern

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When I was a kid I remember loving a book called Bunnicula, which is about a vampire rabbit that sucks the life out of vegetables. I remember thinking it was really funny, but I haven’t read it (or any of … Read More...

X-Ray Gloves Halloween Knitting Pattern

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Want a project that’s a little spooky for wearing around Halloween without being a full-on costume? Check out the X-ray mittens/gloves from Marjukka Vuorisalo.

This colorwork project can be worked in a bunch of different ways. You can make them … Read More...

Knit a Spooky Candy Bowl

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When holidays roll around, people who like to craft like to craft all sorts of different holiday related things. It’s fun to have a whole homemade ensemble and homemade decorations when you greet trick or treaters at the door.

Why … Read More...

First Week of School Printable Book

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There are lots of memories built into the first week of school, and this printable book to fill in with words and pictures is a great way to capture them.

The book, from Fantastic Fun and Learning, lets kids remember … Read More...

Glow in the Dark Jelly Jellyfish Pattern

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This playful glowing jellyfish project mimics bioluminescent jellyfish using glow-in-the-dark / black light reactive Jelly Yarn. Easy to crochet and fun for kid’s room!

Perfect for party decorations for under the sea and mermaid parties.

 

Monster Family Cross Stitch Pattern

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This Halloween family portrait from Do Small Things with Love is super cute and great for your ghoulish holiday display.

Featuring a vampire, witch, zombie and ghost, it also includes text that says “blood brew brains boo.” The pattern is … Read More...

Papa Spooky Cowl Knitting Pattern

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If you like your Halloween knits a little more subtle than pumpkins and ghosts, check out the Papa Spooky Cowl from Shauna Caffrey.

This spooky knit uses stranded knitting to produce skulls and curlicues. It’s worked in the round from … Read More...

Stitch a Pumpkin Cat — a Pumpkit!

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We just got a couple of kittens, and one of them is black, so I’m looking forward to staging some adorable Halloween scenes with them in the middle. Cats and Halloween just go together, and the Pumpkit cross stitch pattern … Read More...

Back to School Laptop Craft

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Even if your kids aren’t virtual this year, odds are good they’re spending time at school using laptops. This cute laptop back to school craft is a good way to commemorate virtual school or just to recognize the fact that … Read More...

A Ghostly Hat Knitting Pattern

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This knit hat covered with ghosts makes me smile for two different reasons. First, it’s really cute, and second, it’s called the Odd Soul Hat, which makes me smile because there’s a restaurant where I live called the Odd Soul.… Read More...

Printable Back to School Bingo Cards

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The first few days of back to school time are full of learning routines and learning about each other, especially for younger learners. There’s lots of time for games and fun activities as you ease into the year, and this … Read More...

Cinnamon Spiced Ribbed Sweater

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This easy “knit-look” cropped sweater is both classy and stylish. It uses a combination of stitches to create a unique ribbed effect that’s absolutely eye-catching! Add on the rolled collar, rolled cuffs, and hem and you’ve just created a fabulously … Read More...

A Sweet Halloween Cross Stitch Pattern

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If you don’t like your Halloween designs too spooky, check out this super cute stitch from Mollie Johanson at the Spruce Crafts.

It features a sweet little pumpkin, bat, cat, ghosts and candy.

It’s worked on 16-count fabric and uses … Read More...

Let’s Boo-gie Sweater Knitting Pattern

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I’d say the Let’s Boo-gie sweater pattern is the Halloween equivalent of the ugly Christmas sweater, but there’s nothing ugly about this colorful circular yoke pattern.

It’s covered with ghosts, candy corn and classic Halloween colors, and the body of … Read More...