Snowflakes are a lovely graphic element for all sorts of projects, and this Graphic Snowflake sweater knitting pattern from Patons is a great one if you like the look of a classic knit snowflake.
The pattern is available in six … Read More...
Cap Off the Year with a Quick Knitting Project
I think it’s a good idea to end the year by finishing a project. If you don’t already have something you need to finish, maybe you should cast on a project now that you can still finish by the end … Read More...
Bringing in the New Year with Cross Stitch
After Christmas, the elves are still busy, because they have to change all the calendars in the new year. That seems to be story behind the new year’s cross stitch pattern from Les Petits Bonheurs de Miss T.
There’s lots … Read More...
PowerPoint for Learning about Kwanzaa
If you want to teach your kids about Kwanzaa (whether literally your kids or the children in your classroom) this PowerPoint presentation from Rayas Store at Teachers Pay Teachers is a great place to start.
It’s a 17-page presentation that … Read More...
Wave of Change Now Has a Pullover Version
I told you about the original Wave of Change cardigan when it first came out earlier this year so it’s worth noting that the designer, Denise Bayron, has recently released a pullover version as well.
The pullover Wave of Change … Read More...
These Nubby Socks are Great for Lounging
I haven’t knit a lot of short socks but I have a great affection for the ones that I do have. It’s sometimes nice, especially when just hanging out at home, to have socks that just cover the feet and … Read More...
Upcycled Mini Wreath
This mini wreath project is a great one for the kids who are home from school because it takes a few steps so it should keep them occupied on and off all day.
Grab your stash of cardboard and some … Read More...
Holiday JOY Crochet Jar Covers
These little crochet jar covers are so, so quick to work up. And as each one uses a very small amount of yarn, they are also perfect scrap yarn crochet projects!
I think it’s a lovely Christmas gift idea to … Read More...
A Wintry New Year Cross-Stitch Pattern
One of the great things about new year’s cross stitch patterns is that it’s pretty easy to change the year to use a pattern that was produced years before for a different year.
For instance, this winter-themed Happy New Year … Read More...
How to Knit a Simple Sweater Dress
This time of year I start thinking about all the selfish, cozy knitting. I just want to make myself fuzzy socks and sweaters and wear them while I’m knitting other things for myself while snuggling under a knit blanket.
This … Read More...
Easy Paint Chip Christmas Garland
If you have a lot of paint chips lying around you can make a full garland of holiday ornaments, like this one from A Girl and a Glue Gun. Or if you don’t have as many and don’t feel like … Read More...
Knit a Gnome or a Bunch with these Cute Patterns
If you’re a fan of cute and whimsical knit designs, you’ve probably heard of Susan B. Anderson. She is a renowned knitwear designer known for her adorable knit animals and creatures. One of her most beloved designs is her knit … Read More...
Free Santa Hat Crochet Pattern
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, for everyone in your family…from babies all the way to adults. It’s a simple … Read More...
How to Make Christmas Tree Slime
I am not personally a fan of slime
, but my daughter and a lot of kids her age still love it. Holiday slime is a fun sensory experience and science project that will keep the kids entertained in those … Read More...
Crochet Pattern – Razor Crest from the Mandalorian
It’s a cute yet detailed version of the Razor Crest from the Mandalorian and it can be made into a big pillow! It’s a step by step tutorial of how I experimented and came up with it in the end. … Read More...
Santa Themed Cutting Practice
Learning to cut lines with scissors is a great fine-motor activity that sets kids up to have the hand control needed for writing.
This Santa-themed cutting line activity from Cinta + Co. is a great seasonal way to practice cutting … Read More...
Knit a Headband to Finish off the Year
Nancy Ricci has launched an impromptu knitalong of her Vanessa headband in remembrance of Pearl Chin, the owner of Knitty City in New York and community builder extraordinaire.
The intent is also to support Knitty City by encouraging people … Read More...
Snowflake Cross Stitch Pattern
These little snowflakes would be perfect to stitch in tiny frames and use to decorate gifts or as last-minute holiday ornaments. But of course winter is just starting in the top part of the world so you can stitch snowflakes … Read More...
Knit Mini Mitten Christmas Ornament
Since I shared a pattern for a tiny knit sweater Christmas ornament yesterday, why not a tiny mitten ornament today?
The Mitten Ornament by Jared Flood is really cute, with a tiny cable running up the middle. This might be … Read More...
Kwanzaa Kinara Cross Stitch Pattern
There don’t seem to be a lot of cross stitch patterns for Kwanzaa out there, but this simple design of a kinara (candleholder) is really pretty and a great one to stitch up ahead of the holiday.
The design features … Read More...