This colorful Christmas wreath is super cute and you can make the balls on the wreath whatever color you like to suit your holiday decor.
The pattern is 89 by 92 stitches and as written uses 14 colors.
You can … Read More...
Juniper Moose Knitting Pattern
I have a friend who is obsessed with moose. She has stuffed moose and moose printed items all over the place and whenever a video about a moose makes the rounds on social, she’s sure to get tagged in it … Read More...
Printable Olympics Lapbook
I love this lapbook full of Olympics themed activities from Homeschool Share.
It covers the basics like what team you are rooting for and how many medals they win, to tracking the weather in the host country, learning about Olympic … Read More...
Knit a Fun Head Scarf Inspired by the 1950s
One thing about summer is that if you have long hair, you probably are pretty annoyed by it a lot of the time. We can do ponytails and messy buns but mostly we just want it out of our face … Read More...
Holiday Beagle Cross Stitch Patterns
Have a doggone good time for the holidays with this festive beagle cross-stitch pattern from sosaecaetano.
This sweet pupper sports a festive stocking cap and its tail is decked with a holiday ornament. It comes out to 2.75 by 2.5 … Read More...
Printable Olympics Activities
If you want to add a little learning to your binge watching of the Olympic Games, check out the printable activities from The Wise Owl Factory.
They include a word search with word bank, a list of some of the … Read More...
Pretty Plaid Knitting Patterns
When I was in high school, I had a red and black plaid wool sweater. It was itchy, but it was super warm and I loved it and some day I will knit a version with nice wool so that … Read More...
Slip Stitches Add Fun to the Summer Soundtrack Top
Slipping stitches is an easy technique that can make a big difference in the look of a project. Working with two colors, slipping stitches can make fun patterns or broken lines that make a simple project look like your new … Read More...
Meet Tom Daley, Olympian and Knitter
Tom Daley is best known as a member of the British Olympic team, who recently won gold with Matty Lee in synchronized diving.
When practices and meets were curtailed in 2020, Daley found himself with a lot of time on … Read More...
Christmas Ornament Cross-Stitch Patterns
I love adding handmade elements to gifts, even when the gift itself isn’t completely homemade. These little Christmas ornament hoops would be great to use as decorations for a gift bag or present.
One of them looks like a quilt … Read More...
Learning Flags for the Olympic Games
The Olympic Games are happening for the next couple of weeks, and they provide a great opportunity to sneak in some learning about other countries.
It’s always fun to watch the parade of nations during the opening ceremonies and see … Read More...
Knit a Comfy Tank Top in Linen
As much as I want to look ahead to fall and winter knitting already, I know there’s still plenty of time to knit and wear some great summer tops.
The Iris crop top from Mother of Purl is a great … Read More...
A Lightweight Sweater to Knit for Cooler Days
The Dryades sweater, designed by Irina Poludnenko, is a sweet little circular yoke designed with eyelets for extra cuteness and ventilation.
The project is worked in lightweight yarn, so it is great for days when it might be warm part … Read More...
Summer Worksheets with a Fruity Twist
Our Family Code has a great little collection of fruit-themed worksheets for kids, perfect for road trips or whenever it’s too hot to go outside.
There’s a printable I Spy that has kids count how many of each type of … Read More...
Add a Touch of Lace with the Sweet Tart Tank
The Sweet Tart Tank from Grace Akhrem is a sweet treat to wear all summer long. It’s a long tank top with a bit of lace and some fun stripes to keep it interesting, but that will still knit up … Read More...
Ice Cream Letter Matching Printables
Adding a summer theme to learning just makes it that much more fun. Bring a seasonal twist to learning letters with these ice cream letter matching printables from Living Life and Learning.
These two-part puzzles are embellished with ice cream … Read More...
Winter Lamp Post Cross Stitch Pattern
If you’re in the part of the world where it’s warm right now, maybe stitching some snow will remind you that winter isn’t all that far off.
This Christmas Lamppost cross-stitch pattern from Ugly Duckling House has a real Chronicles … Read More...
How to Crochet a Granny Hexagon
Granny hexagons are a super fun way to use up your yarn stash! Plus, they are extremely versatile. You can use them to make blankets, bags, coats, and more. Think of all the various designs you can do, especially since … Read More...
Christmas Card Cross Stitch Designs
I love the idea of handmade holiday cards (if I did holiday cards, they would probably have to include some kind of handmade element) and maybe if you start now you can stitch a bunch of cross-stitched holiday cards for … Read More...
Brioche Knitting Patterns
Brioche knitting is pretty popular right now, and it’s a great technique to know because it makes super squishy, super warm fabric that’s great for a lot of uses. Whether you’ve never knit brioche before or you’re looking for a … Read More...