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This easy American flag craft is perfect for preschool and kindergarten kids for Flag Day, Fourth of July and beyond.
Grab a free printable from Crafting Jeannie, which includes star and stripe templates, and you can quickly cut out all … Read More...
I came across this post the other day from Two Little Kits about signing your cross stitch projects. I know a lot of people do add their initials and the year to their makes, but it’s not something I have … Read More...
Summer isn’t really known as prime knitting season, but the truth is there are a lot of great things you can knit — and wear — when the weather is warm.
Knits for Summer by Kristi Simpson is a booklet … Read More...
Flag Day is coming up soon, and while some schools are already out of session for the summer, this is a great holiday for those still in school to use as a transition into summer.
Double Dose of Learning has … Read More...
Black history often gets shoved into certain times of year like Black History Month or around major holidays like Juneteenth, but of course all history is all the time history and shouldn’t be thought of only when those days come … Read More...
Linen stitch and half linen stitch are stitch patterns that were just made for using multicolored yarn. The slip stitches break up the colors and make your project look more complicated than it is, and I think the knitting goes … Read More...
Summertime is the perfect time to kick back and relax, which is exactly what is happening in this fun cross stitch pattern from Cross Pattern Stitch UA.
Make the kicks your favorite color (socks and flowers, too, for that matter) … Read More...
This camping cross stitch pattern from Stitches Lovers Shop is so pretty, I wish I could walk right into it.
It features a tent and a big campfire under an even bigger moon.
The pattern is 110 stitches square or … Read More...
I love alphabetical lists. It’s such a fun challenge trying to make one, and when you’re done you’ve got a ton of great ideas and activities to pick from.
If you’re still looking for year-end activities for older elementary/middle school … Read More...
The McInness cardigan from Lion Brand Yarn is the perfect thing to knit this time of year for easy layering. It’s a long, sleeveless cardigan that’s great for slipping on over a long-sleeved shirt when it’s cooler or a sundress … Read More...
There are lots of great ideas out there for wrapping up the end of the school year, but if you have older kids you might not find a lot of activities that would appeal to them.
This roundup of end … Read More...
This time of year is a great time for fruits like strawberries, whether for eating or for stitching.
This little design from Alita Designs features strawberry flowers and fruit. It looks great on black fabric but you could do it … Read More...
This cabled headband/earwarmer is a great easy project for people new to knitting cables, or a quick project for gift knitting.
It uses worsted weight yarn and a repeating cable pattern across the length of the headband.
The pattern is … Read More...
Summer is the time for mermaids, and if you have an ocean lover in your house now’s a great time to stitch up this Mermaid Garden cross stitch pattern from Tiny Modernist.
This pretty mermaid is surrounded by fish and … Read More...
Welcome to our roundup of the top 7 vest knitting patterns! Vests are a versatile and stylish addition to any wardrobe, and they’re perfect for layering during the colder months. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced knitter, you’re sure … Read More...
Most people of any age, when they learn to knit, learn the rhyme that goes with forming the knit stitch. It’s a great way to remember the basic motions that go into forming the stitch.
Maybe you’ve wondered if there … Read More...
As the school year winds down, students may be reflecting on what they like about their classmates or what they want to tell them about the year that has passed. This goodbye stars activity from Proud to be Primary is … Read More...
I really feel like I need to knit the Earth People sweater I shared the other day and a pair of these Fingerless Lájish (Mittens) from Jennifer Berg and have a whole graphic diamond ensemble.
These mitts are short, which … Read More...
This patriotic word art cross stitch pattern is the perfect thing for decorating for Memorial Day, Flag Day, Fourth of July or any other time you want to bring a little red, white and blue into your decor.
It’s 115 … Read More...
Every kid in every classroom is special and different and the other kids in the class have special memories and feelings about them.
You can capture some of that with a special personalized book for each child in your class, … Read More...
