These slippers are so cute and they pack a lot of fun techniques into a small project.
The Cottontail Slippers by Mara Licole have a body that is two-color brioche, and the toe part features a cable that looks like … Read More...
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by Sarah White
These slippers are so cute and they pack a lot of fun techniques into a small project.
The Cottontail Slippers by Mara Licole have a body that is two-color brioche, and the toe part features a cable that looks like … Read More...
by Sarah White
This rainbow colored sampler has a traditional look with a modern message, and its also part of a stitchalong for Pride.
Modern Folk Embroidery’s Move Forward in Love pattern uses 12 colors (there’s also a monochrome version) and is 131 … Read More...
by Sarah White
My garden isn’t quite making food yet but I’m excited for the day I can go into my yard and pluck a tomato off the vine for lunch. In the meantime, I might just have to stitch some vegetables — … Read More...
by Sarah White
If you want to bring some fun learning activities into your summer with pre-k/kindergarten age kids, you’ll want to pick up this huge, free activity pack from This Reading Mama.
It includes an emergent reader booklet and an early emergent … Read More...
by Sarah White
I saw Cleome from Berroco on my feed the other day and I just knew I had to share it. I love the retro color palette and the fun added skill of using intarsia to make the zig zag/triangle shape … Read More...
by Sarah White
If the weather where you are has you wishing for a beach vacation, maybe you can stitch yourself an island dream instead.
The tropical summer cross stitch pattern from Alita Designs features a palm tree in the sun. The design … Read More...
by Sarah White
This sweet little V-neck cropped vest — more formally known as the Breakfast in the Garden Top by Minimi Knit Design — is a great project to knit now and wear through the summer and to layer when the weather … Read More...
by Sarah White
This is such a fun technique and of course you can use it on all sorts of projects if you don’t happen to need a rainbow softie right now.
Barley & Birch has a great tutorial for using chalk pastels … Read More...
by Sarah White
I’ve done a lot of roundups of Fourth of July knitting patterns and things to make for other patriotic holidays through the years
(here are a few), These patterns are great to knit and wear/use on Flag Day, … Read More...
by Sarah White
If you’re new to knitting you might find deciphering the code of knitting to be a little troublesome, so here are some tips for how to follow a knitting pattern. This photo is from my Fisherman’s Rib Scarf Knitting Pattern… Read More...
by Sarah White
The Progress flag is a combination of the traditional rainbow Pride flag and other colors to evoke the diversity in the LGBTQ+ community.
This heart cross stitch pattern represents the flag colors with the word love in the center.
It’s … Read More...
by Sarah White
Crochet pumpkin coasters are a great craft idea for your Fall decorations! They work up very quickly and come in a variety of different sizes. You can make them in orange, or white, and place them all-around your home for … Read More...
by Sarah White
Fourth of July printable games and worksheets are a lifesaver when you need something festive, low-prep, and actually useful for kids who are buzzing with summer holiday energy. Whether you’re planning a classroom activity, a homeschool lesson, a family barbecue, … Read More...
by Sarah White
The double gourd has a layered meaning in Chinese symbolism, working to ward off evil, bring protection, blessings and good fortune, and to promote fertility. If you need to bring a little goodness into your life, check out Tina Tse … Read More...
by Sarah White
Pride isn’t exactly the time of year when you need a warm double knit beanie in the United States, but the It’s All Love hat pattern from ReLo Designs for KnitPicks might be a fun thing to knit while watching … Read More...
by Sarah White
It’s prime travel season in the United States and Europe, and these cute sampler designs featuring European landmarks and characters are great for adding to your travel scrapbook or working on while you’re armchair traveling.
The patterns include an Eiffel … Read More...
by Sarah White
I love a pattern that looks deliberately scrappy, because that feels like an invitation to use stash even though it was written to use whole skeins of yarn.
Peach Fuzz from Melanie Berg uses color blocking on the body … Read More...
by Sarah White
Updated: With the Passing of Queen Elizabeth, we have republished this post, in loving Memory of the Queen. These Royal family and Queen Elizabeth knitting patterns are a great way to honor the queen in her loving memory.
Here is … Read More...
by Sarah White
June is Pride month, so we might as well kick it off with a lovely rainbow design, right?
This rainbow heart would be great to stitch to make a pin or patch to wear at a Pride event, or just … Read More...
by Sarah White
Craft Gossip recently released a baby knitting pattern book, and while it’s not nice to pick favorites when it comes to patterns, I have to say my favorite pattern in the book is probably the leaf lace cardigan.
So many … Read More...