There’s something about summer that makes me think of the beach, and thinking of the beach also makes me think of pirates. Is that weird?
Would it be weirder if I told you the pirates I’m thinking about are an … Read More...
That ’70s Kitchen Cross Stitch Pattern
I love this sweet retro kitchen design from Tiny Modernist! It features all sorts of cute kitchen accessories you might recognize if you were around in the 1970s and ’80s. There are old-school teapots and mixing bowls, even a fondue … Read More...
A Colorful Way to Knit a Shawl
I once knit part of a scarf with little odd balls of yarn, and every time I changed color I also changed stitch pattern.
That’s the exact idea behind the Color Adventure Shawl, designed by Tonia Lyons, but instead … Read More...
Dot Marker Pattern Printables
I used to love dot markers when my daughter was little. They’re fat, so they are great for little hands, and they’re an easy way to make patterns.
3 Dinosaurs has printable dot marker pattern pages you can get when … Read More...
Teacher Word Art Cross Stitch Pattern
I don’t really want to admit it, but it’s back to school time where I live. If you’re a teacher and want to make something cute for your room — or you want to stitch a thank you gift for … Read More...
This May Be the Perfect Summer Cardigan Pattern
This one might be better for people who are heading into summer rather than those closer to winter, unless you knit really fast, but I couldn’t help but share what looks to me like the ideal cardigan to knit for … Read More...
Pop-It Challenge Cards
If you have kids at home or in the classroom who are into Pop-It
, these challenge cards from Teach Me Mommy are a fun way to add a little enrichment to this sensory toy.
The printables show different patterns … Read More...
Summer Sock Knitting Pattern
Even when it’s hot outside, sometimes you need to wear socks. Ankle socks are a great option to wear with sneakers when it’s hot outside, and these are super easy to knit with self-striping (or solid) yarn.
This pair … Read More...
Kawaii Burger Cross Stitch Pattern
Kawaii characters are always cute, but there’s something extra cute about kawaii food. I’m not sure what it is but food turned into a character is just irresistible.
This Kawaii burger cross stitch pattern was designed by Mary Winkler and … Read More...
Striped Textured Hat Baby Knitting Pattern
Everyone needs a cute knit hat, but it’s even more true for babies, who need that extra bit of help keeping their temperature regulated. The good news is hats are super simple and fast to knit and every baby looks … Read More...
Kittenish Tank Knitting Pattern
Want to add a little boxy gingham style to your wardrobe? The Kittenish Tank from Tina Tse Knits might be just the thing.
This fun colorwork top uses two colors of sport or heavy fingering weight yarn. It is … Read More...
Make Way for Ducklings Alphabet Game
Make Way for Ducklings is a classic children’s book about people helping ducks find a new home in Boston. If you’ve never read it, you should, but basically it’s about a long line of ducks walking around and messing things … Read More...
Collage Alien and Monster Craft
I love a good collage, and it’s all the more fun when you can add found objects, happy trash, paint, cut out shapes and whatever else you have on hand to your creations.
This collage alien and monster activity from … Read More...
Stunning Kaleidoscope Tile Cross Stitch Pattern
This cross stitch pattern for a kaleidoscope tile is so pretty! It definitely isn’t a beginner pattern but it would so be worth it to stitch this up in your favorite colors.
The pattern is 33 cm square, which is … Read More...
Knit a Simple Sweater for Summer and Beyond
Whatever the weather is like where you are, the Kenwood Sweater from Two of Wands is a great option.
It’s a simple boxy sweater worked flat in pieces with two colors of worsted weight yarn held together to make a … Read More...
Waffle Stitch Crochet Blanket
Ready to get cozy? This waffle stitch crochet blanket has so much texture and visual interest going on. All those little waffle-shaped squares also make it so super soft and cozy, that everyone will want to cuddle up (even the … Read More...
Zen Garden Capelet Honors Cat Bordhi
When Cat Bordhi died in 2020, she left a hole in the knitting community and a group of knitters mourning the loss of her innovative designs.
But since her passing some of her notes and projects she was working on … Read More...
Modern Wedding Cross Stitch Pattern
Summer is well known as wedding season, and if you’ve got a wedding to go to this year and want to make a sweet gift, check out this pretty modern cross stitch pattern from Hoop Modern Stitch.
This one uses … Read More...
DIY Space Camp for Kids
If our post full of space activities for kids the other day wasn’t enough for you, check out the great ideas in this DIY space camp for kids from Science Sparks.
This one has your whole day covered, from a … Read More...
Scarlett headband
The Scarlett headband is a chic accessory that will keep your ears warm on cold and windy days. Or if it’s not cold where you live right now, you can wear it as a headband.
This simple headband is knit … Read More...