It’s warm this week where I live, which has me thinking about starting the garden, though I know better (there’s usually a cold snap at the end of March).
But it’s a fine time to start stitching a garden, which … Read More...
Garter Ridges are the Stars of the Thistle Yoke Pullover
I love a good patterned yoke sweater. That little bit of detail provides for some drama in the knitting but the majority of the garment is super simple, which is nice when you need some mindless knitting.
The Thistle Yoke … Read More...
Cozy Socks to Knit for Staying at Home
I think most of us who are still staying at home most of the time are mostly sick of staying at home by now, which is when self care becomes even more important than it already was.
The extent to … Read More...
Leprechaun Crafts for Kids
Leprechauns are a fun aspect of St. Patrick’s Day, whether you are building leprechaun traps as a STEM activity or creating leprechaun art and crafts projects.
Here are a few fun leprechaun projects to make with your kids while reading … Read More...
Love You With All My Heart Crochet Blanket
This winter tell that special someone “I love you with all my heart” with this beautiful crochet heart blanket. This handmade one-of-a-kind gift will show just how much you care, with its cosy softness and lovely heart details.
The Love … Read More...
Hanging Rainbow St. Patrick’s Day Craft
This loopy rainbow St. Patrick’s Day craft from 123 Homeschool 4 Me was designed to be a simple craft for little ones to work on their skills making paper chains and adding gold to the pot of gold at the … Read More...
Make an Easter Wreath with Cross-Stitched Mini Eggs
There’s a lot of different crafts going on in this Easter wreath from Hannah Hand Makes.
The base is made by cutting and tying strips of fabric onto a wreath form, which is then decorated with bunnies with pom-pom tails … Read More...
Trek Fans will Need to Knit These Starfleet Academy Socks
I don’t know exactly where I saw these awesome Starfleet Academy socks shared on the Internet recently (though it was somewhere on Facebook) but I am so glad I did.
StitchyDragon Creates says this is the second pair of Trek-inspired … Read More...
Knit a Tiny Clover for Good Luck
Knit amigurumi is adorable no matter its size, but there’s something about tiny amigurumi (or as Anna Hrachovec calls it, mochimochi
) that is totally irresistible.
This tiny four-leaf clover knitting pattern makes a little bit of luck that’s about … Read More...
St. Patrick’s Day Collage Cross Stitch Pattern
This St. Patrick’s Day cross stitch design reminds me of the game Spot-It, or like you could play a game of I-spy with it once you’re done stitching.
It features a bunch of little motifs related to the holiday and … Read More...
A Knitting Marathon for a Good Cause
Could you knit for 12 hours straight in support of a charity? I know my body couldn’t handle it, but I love the idea of Knit for Food, a 12-hour knitathon hosted by Laura Nelkin as a fundraiser for Feeding … Read More...
Book Review: After-School Kids’ Crafts
I know not all kids are going to in-person school right now, so despite the title of the book, these crafty activities would be great for doing when kids need a little break from the computer or after physical school … Read More...
Lucky Day Cross Stitch Pattern
This St. Patrick’s Day cross stitch pattern is a little different from others you might see because instead of leprechauns and rainbows there’s a cat and a mouse decked in green with rainbow-colored sprinkles.
This design is from Happiness is … Read More...
3-D Shamrock Knitting Pattern
This time of year there’s clover everywhere, and clover and shamrocks (is there a difference?) are fun motifs for knitting and other crafts.
This 3-D knit shamrock from Inanna’s Knitting is really cute and a great way to practice some … Read More...
Knit a Shawl Inspired by Maori Weaving
The Whatu Shawl by Francoise Danoy is a lovely little triangle and a great project to throw over your shoulders as the weather starts to warm.
The design is inspired by weaving techniques used in the M?ori tradition. Danoy says … Read More...
A Great Basic Sweater to Add to Your Wardrobe
Fancy colorwork and cabled sweaters are all well and good, but sometimes (most of the time for me) you really just want something simple you can knock out without too much trouble and wear with everything.
The Calliope sweater from … Read More...
Printable Activities for Dr. Seuss Books
Need something easy to pair with a book for Dr. Seuss week? Tot Schooling has got you covered.
She’s got 25 free printable activities that can be paired with Seuss books, so you can read a book and do the … Read More...
Easy St. Patrick’s Day Cross Stitch
Shamrocks are a classic design for St. Patrick’s Day and this design by David Jackson for Camus International Ltd.
He says it can be stitched on a 5 by 5 inch piece of fabric. It uses five colors. You could … Read More...
Easy Activities for Seuss Week
The first week in March is often celebrated as Seuss Week, and March 2 is Read Across America Day in honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday.
It’s a great time to pull out some of his books and pair them with … Read More...
Easy Button-Front Vest Knitting Pattern
I have recently become kind of obsessed with knit vests. Maybe it’s because the warmer weather is finally creeping in after all the snow, or maybe it’s because of all the snow (I discovered I love piling on a vest … Read More...