I love gifts that are also activities, because they keep kids occupied, help them focus and give them a goal to work toward. The folks at Flycatcher sent me and the girl a smART Pixelator to try out, and I … Read More...
Christmas Gnomes Cross Stitch Collection
Gnomes are a fun crafty genre, and these cross-stitched Christmas gnomes can be stitched individually or in one big project for your favorite lover of gnomes.
There are six designs in all with a variety of hat and beard designs. … Read More...
Knit a Santa Hat for Everyone
I always love to see photos where everyone in the family has a matching knit something, whether it’s sweaters or socks.
I’m not that ambitious, though, so if it were my family, it would probably be something like Santa Hats.… Read More...
Santa Gnome Knitting Pattern
Gnomes seem to be having a moment in the crafting world, so even though we’ve shared this pattern before (it’s been 7 years, but you can find it in this roundup of Santa knitting patterns) it seemed worthwhile to … Read More...
How to Make a Christmas Tree from a Piece of Paper
This is a fun STEM challenge that isn’t much of a challenge because it comes with a printable that shows you how to do it, but did you know you can make a 3D Christmas tree out of a single … Read More...
Easy Ball Ornament Cross-Stitch Pattern
I guess we’re really getting down to the wire when it comes to creating new holiday decor, but this cute ball cross-stitch pattern could be used as a greeting card or gifted to your Christmas-decor-loving friend.
Because it’s only five … Read More...
New Minutia to Knit for Your Christmas Tree
For several years now, Berroco has released a bunch of little knitting patterns for use as holiday decorations.
Called Minutia, they can be used on the tree, as a bunting (or a tiny advent calendar?), on gifts or as part … Read More...
Gum Drop STEM Challenges
I don’t know if anyone actually eats gumdrops, but if you happen to have some lying around (you could also use mini marshmallows) you can challenge your kids or students to these STEM challenges with a holiday twist.
You’ve Got … Read More...
A Holiday Sweater That’s Not Too Holiday
Tamy Gore describes her Riverwinds Pullover as a simple, cozy Christmas sweater, which it absolutely could be knit as shown in red and white (or even red and green). But it’s a holiday sweater that isn’t really that holiday, so … Read More...
Nature Ornaments for Kids to Make
Of course this is a great project for the holidays, but you can do this same idea any time of year with whatever natural materials you have around.
Little Pine Learners has the tutorial for these cute nature ornaments that … Read More...
Colorwork Balaclava Knitting Pattern
Lots of balaclava knitting patterns are pretty basic, which make sense since they are such a utilitarian item. But there’s no reason you can’t add a little flair.
Arne and Carlos added a bit of Fair Isle colorwork to the … Read More...
Vaccine Cross Stitch Christmas Ornament
Want to remember 2021 as the year of the vaccine? This surprisingly cute Christmas ornament cross stitch pattern features the year with a coronavirus cell as the 0 and a shot syringe as the 1.
The pattern is designed by … Read More...
Easy Mitten Knitting Pattern
These mittens are a great project to have in your repertoire for gift knitting or just for winter. The Easy Twisted Rib Mittens from Ewe Ewe, designed by Heather Walpole, are made with worsted weight yarn and come in three … Read More...
Christmas Baubles Cross Stitch Pattern
These sweet Christmas baubles from Craft with Cartwright can be stitched up in your favorite colors or in classic holiday shades.
As written the pattern uses six colors in pastels and gray, but you can make it more traditional holiday … Read More...
Knit this Super Sweet Reindeer for Christmas
This little reindeer would be a super cute addition to your holiday or winter decorations or a great gift for a kiddo this holiday season.
Offered by Heirloom Knit Patterns, the design is worked in DK weight yarn in three … Read More...
Printable Christmas Coupons and Activity Sheets
This printable Christmas coupons are so cute and a great thing to tuck into your advent calendar or have your Elf on the Shelf share with your kiddos.
They include things like going for a walk or a drive to … Read More...
Some Sparkle for Your Knitted Socks
‘Tis the season for fun holiday socks, and the Bauble Extravaganza from All Knit Up Designs is a super fun choice.
These socks can be worked (Ravelry links ahead!) cuff down or toe up, and they feature Christmas trees … Read More...
Grumpy Kitty Christmas Cross Stitch Pattern
The real Grumpy Cat is no longer with us, but we can remember that delightfully grouchy feline in stitching with this free cross stitch pattern from Brooke’s Books.
The design is 43 by 52 stitches and uses 13 colors. The … Read More...
Make Your Own Rainbow with the Rainbowgan Knitting Pattern
The Rainbowgan cardigan knitting pattern from The Drunk Knitter makes a rainbow for the yoke from a single skein (or two) of yarn. Before knitting you divide up the colors so you have long runs of a sing color … Read More...
Christmas Memory Game for Preschool
This Christmas memory game from Homeschool Preschool is so cute and little ones will love to play with it all season long.
It has 36 images so you can use just a few for younger kids or the whole set … Read More...