Independent craft blog since 2007
Asking kids questions about their parents and grandparents can be a lot of fun and a funny way to capture their thoughts at different ages.
Mrs. Thompson’s Treasures has free printable all about mom worksheets, with options for all about … Read More...
I couldn’t let May the Fourth slip by without sharing a Star Wars-inspired knitting pattern, and the Jabba Socks from Erika Wine are just the thing.
They’re otherwise a pretty standard pair of socks, worked from the toe up with … Read More...
These pretty flowers don’t have to be stitched up for Mother’s Day, but I’ll bet I know a lot of moms who would like a more permanent version of the traditional floral gift for the holiday.
This bright bouquet cross … Read More...
I love the broken stripes that cover one shoulder of the THI sweater pattern from KC Knitting Company.
Thi means poetry in Vietnamese, in case you were wondering. This top down, circular yoke sweater uses fingering weight yarn and is … Read More...
Combine learning about color mixing with making a fun Mother’s Day project with this idea from The Educator’s Spin on It.
When I first saw it I thought this was done with tape resist, but it’s actually a printable you … Read More...
This one feels like a bit of a combination of the Mother’s Day and Earth Day projects I’ve been sharing lately.
Best Mum in the World (which you could easily alter to say mom if that’s more your thing) is … Read More...
I think we have finally had the last bit of cold weather for the season where I live, so I’m ready to start stitching for spring and summer (though let’s be honest I knit and will continue to share more … Read More...
I haven’t read the Outlander series or watched the show, but I know there is a lot of knitting shown in the series that has caused a lot of knitters to pay attention and try to re-create some of the … Read More...
The mom tattoo is a classic symbol of love, and while the cross-stitched version is no less permanent, it is something every mom will approve of.
Subversive Cross Stitch sells this design that looks like a classic mom tattoo worked … Read More...
Mother’s Day in the United States is coming up a lot faster than I realized, and doing Mother’s Day themed writing prompts with kids is a great way to get a little writing practice in that can also be a … Read More...
The French Terry sweater by Susan Lin is a great knitting pattern that’s full of texture. It’s an allover repeating pattern so once you get the hang of the Honeycomb stitch it will be smooth sailing.
It’s worked with two … Read More...
I love a big shawl that can be worn lots of different ways. They can be scarf like, or almost like a blanket, and they’re a super simple way to jazz up a plain outfit.
The Cosmos Textured Knit Wrap … Read More...
As a knitter, I have a lot of yarn in my house, and I’m always looking for different ways to use it in my crafts.
This video from Meri Cherry caught my eye on Instagram the other day. It shares … Read More...
So many knitting patterns seem to be for boxy and slouchy projects, so when I see something that’s more structured it really catches my eye.
The Ripple Jacket by Hinterm Stein is a project like that. It’s worked mostly in … Read More...
This little Earth cross stitch pattern is great for beginners and would be cute in an Earth or solar system themed room.
The design, from And Wabi Sabi, is 43 by 43 stitches, or 2.79 inches on 14 count fabric.… Read More...
This week it’s cold again where I live, and I know a lot of the United States has been colder than it should be for the last few days as I write this.
There might not be time to knit … Read More...
PrintWorks offers a variety of fun, eco-friendly printable crafts that are perfect for celebrating Earth Day, and one standout option is their Earth origami download. This downloadable craft is a wonderful blend of creativity and sustainability. You simply print the … Read More...
Baby blankets are my favorite baby gift to knit. I love that they don’t have to be a particular size, you can play with stitch patterns and colors, and they are always useful (and tend to be useful longer than … Read More...
This time of year is all about sprouting seeds and watching them grow, making observations and having fun with growing things.
This Jack and the Beanstalk activity from Sun Hats & Wellie Boots adds a fun spin to growing a … Read More...
Earth Day is all about showing the planet how much we love it, and that’s exactly what this cross stitch pattern represents.
Pando Stitch designed an Earth that looks like a heart as a reminder that every day should be … Read More...
