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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...
If you have a green thumb, you may collect potted plants around the house. Why not showcase them in a handmade crochet basket? Check out this free crochet pattern for a round crochet basket that is the perfect size … Read More...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
This little guy is so cute, and a perfect addition to your fall and Halloween decor.
Mr. Pumpkin is a pumpkin-headed doll wearing a little sweater and overalls. You can make his face spooky or sweet depending on your needs.… Read More...
Every year the teachers at my daughter’s school write a postcard to their students talking about how excited they are for the new year and to have the student in their class. It makes sense for students to write a … Read More...
Fall might not quite be in the air just yet, but crafty people are definitely starting to get into the fall vibes. I’m longing to knit a big snuggly sweater (and some more pumpkins!) and I’ve been on the … Read More...
This little collection of Halloween gnomes from Green Terrace makes me smile.
There’s a witch, Dracula, Frankenstein’s monster, a ghost, a cat and more.
The full pattern is 191 by 150 stitches and uses 48 colors and one blend, but … Read More...
If you have a child who is getting ready to go back to school — or maybe going to school for the first time — these back-to-school coloring pages from Kindergarten Worksheets and Games are a fun way to introduce … Read More...
Featuring a detailed guide on a crochet technique. This is pretty much all anyone interested in making amigurumi hair needs! The step by step instructions are clear enough for a beginner and will take newbies to advance level in no … Read More...
There’s something about space that seems to be interesting to just about every kid at some point. And mazes are a fun way to keep kids entertained for a little while between other activities or when you’re waiting for something … Read More...
I love the colors and design elements on this Memento Mori cross stitch design from Satsuma Street for Day of the Dead. Covered with flowers, birds and calaveras, it would be a great addition to an ofreda table or just … Read More...
I am a little obsessed with knit vests. They are just so cute, and way faster than a full sweater (see you later, sleeve island!) and they are the perfect thing for layering. Over a T-shirt or dress, under a … Read More...
My daughter has been telling me for a few days now that it’s almost spooky season, so I guess it’s time to start sharing creepy crafts.
If you’re into the Friday the 13th movie franchise, you will recognize this bloody … Read More...
