Lantern Moon was a company founded in 2001 that produced knitting needles and other tools with the aim of supporting artisans in Southeast Asia. I’m not totally sure of the backstory on what happened with the company, but they stopped … Read More...
Fisherman’s Rib Scarf Knitting Pattern
My daughter’s teacher is often found on the car line in the mornings, and as the weather started to cool down I noticed that she wasn’t wearing a warm scarf, so I decided to make sure she had something warm, … Read More...
Cross Stitch Snowflake Ornament
Who says ornaments are just for Christmas? This sweet little snowflake from angry chicken is a great way to decorate for winter, especially if you feel a little sad when all the Christmas decorations come down.
You could stitch a … Read More...
2021 Year in Review Printable
It’s easy to think there’s not much we want to remember from 2021, but for our kids this year is a big hunk of their life so it’s worthwhile to mark the good things and what they were into this … Read More...
Simple Bulky Mitten Knitting Pattern
I prefer to wear gloves over mittens, but they do take a long time to knit because you need to use thin yarn so you have enough stitches to make the fingers.
The benefits to mittens include that they’re actually … Read More...
Book Review: Holiday Ornaments Galore
Still looking for some holiday decor to stitch up or a gift for your favorite cross-stitcher? Check out Holiday Ornaments Galore, a book from Leisure Arts with a whopping 98 designs on all sorts of holiday themes.
Here you’ll … Read More...
Sock Monkey Slipper Socks Knitting Pattern
Sock monkeys are iconic, and the socks that make them are unmistakable. While you can buy sock monkey-style socks to wear, you can also knit these cozy socks for yourself or any sock monkey fan in your life.
This version, … Read More...
Scooby Doo Crochet Stop Motion Animation
I made a full stop motion animation clip using my amigurumi with some speech bubbles and sound effects too! Super good fun and would love to share it, had many people loving it so far!
Faux Stained Glass Christmas Tree Craft
Looking for a last-minute art project to do with the kiddos for the holdiays? This faux-stained glass project from You Clever Monkey uses a tree motif, but you could really draw anything you like or just use straight lines for … Read More...
Knit Fancy Balls for Your Holiday Tree
If you’d like a knit Christmas ornament that’s traditional but not a plain ball, check out these fancy balls from Tin Can Knits.
They’re actually more elongated than balls, but still a classic Christmas shape that’s fun and fast to … Read More...
Last Minute Crochet Santa Hat
It’s Christmas time and you know what that means…Santa Claus is Coming to Town!
This Free Santa Hat Crochet Pattern is perfect for the holiday season. With this Santa Hat, you’ll look festive for all your Christmas events this year! … Read More...
Crochet Christmas Cup Cozy
This is a beginner-friendly tutorial for a cup cozy. It makes for a perfect Christmas gift! Need a last minute Christmas gift idea? How about making a cup cozy? Grab the pattern here.
Snowflake Cross Stitch Pattern Set
Where I live there’s been nothing like winter weather so far this year, but maybe stitching some snowflakes will help.
Regardless of the weather, this set of three snowflake cross stitch patterns from Stitchonomy is a great way to get … Read More...
Tom Daley Launches Knitting Store, Partnership with We Are Knitters
Tom Daley has been busy since he dove into the hearts of knitters everywhere with his prodigious knitting and crocheting while competing at the Summer Olympics.
He recently launched the website By Tom Daley, which includes knit and … Read More...
Mandala Coloring Pages to Relax over the Holidays
Whether you’re done with school for the year or in the home stretch, you probably feel the need for something relaxing to do over the holidays.
These mandala coloring pages are great for older kids and adults alike to sit … Read More...
Super Long Legwarmer Knitting Pattern
If you’re looking for a super fun pattern to knit for yourself or for a gift, check out these super comfy and colorful scrunchy legwarmers from My Poppet Makes.
They use a multicolored yarn in medium weight, but you could … Read More...
Lion Brand Launches Schitt’s Creek Yarn, Patterns
If you’re a fan of the show “Schitt’s Creek” or know someone who is, you’ll want to check out the newest collection from Lion Brand Yarn.
They recently launched a Schitt’s Creek branded line of yarn, which is … Read More...
Winter Cross Stitch Freebie
It’s always so weird to me that winter doesn’t technically start until it’s almost Christmas, but here we are.
This winter cross stitch pattern from The Stitcherhood does include holiday gifts, but if you want to display it through the … Read More...
New Year’s Resolution Printable to Encourage Kindness
It’s fun to let kids set their own goals or resolutions for the new year, but if you have a particular desire to see your kids be kinder (whether in the classroom or at home) this printable from Coffee and … Read More...
Tiny Tree Socks Knitting Pattern
I was just about to declare time for Christmas knitting over (though I’m still finishing up a project for gifting as I type), but I’ll make an exception for these Tiny Tree Socks from Summer Lee.
Use the scraps from … Read More...