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This cross stitch pattern for a pretty heart is different because it doesn’t actually include any full stitches. It’s all half stitches worked horizontally, vertically or diagonally across squares. French knots are used to decorate among the stitches.
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I have been wanting to knit some plaid for a while but I haven’t gotten to it yet. The Little Bit Plaid Brimless Hat from Crafts Everywhere is a great option for folks who want to dabble in plaid or … Read More...
I feel like conversation hearts as a snack are somewhat controversial. Maybe not as bad as candy corn, but they definitely have their detractors.
What I think we can all agree on is the fact that they are adorable … Read More...
Venn diagrams are a classic way to sort information into groups and to see what characteristics different groups might have in common.
Introduce kids to the basics of Venn diagrams with this fun and tasty Valentine’s Day activity from Jinxy … Read More...
I’m a sucker for colorwork that looks intricate and complicated but isn’t really. The Gilder Maze Cowl by Ola Ogunlolu features a repeating geometric diamond pattern that gives the cowl a maze-like look but you won’t get lost while you’re … Read More...
If you’ve been on social media at all this year you have probably seen posts about the word game called Wordle. If you haven’t, it’s a game where you try to guess the day’s five-letter word within six guesses. When … Read More...
There are a lot of different symbols that go along with Lunar New Year, from dragons and red envelopes to lanterns and tangerines.
Artsy Craftsy Mom has collected a bunch (more than 60!) of different craft ideas for various symbols … Read More...
Many, many years ago (OK, 2014) I was inspired to knit a hat like one of the ones that Team USA had as part of their uniform. It’s hard not to be inspired when the winter Olympics uniforms come out … Read More...
Doing crafts for Lunar New Year is always fun because there’s a different animal to craft every year for 12 years! This year (2022) is the year of the tiger, so it’s time to break out all the cute tiger … Read More...
If you’re looking for a sweet little home decor project for Valentine’s Day, check out this heart butterfly tea cozy pattern from Lorraine Hearn.
It uses fingering weight yarn and is decorated with butterflies that are knit separately and sewn … Read More...
This cross-stitch themed Valentine’s Day cross stitch pattern from DMC is super cute to make for your craft space or a stitch-loving friend.
It’s a little meta because it shows a heart being stitched on a piece of cross stitch … Read More...
Lunar New Year is coming up at the beginning of February, and these dot painting printables are an easy activity for little kids to learn about some of the symbols of the season.
In all there are 10 pages in … Read More...
This adorable little love letter cross stitch pattern would be super sweet to stitch on a card for a long-distance friend or Valentine.
The design is 70 stitches square and calls for seven colors. Stitch the envelope in different shades … Read More...
The Chinese double happiness symbol is a common sign to see around Lunar New Year as it projects good wishes for the year ahead.
The Double Happiness Scarf by Duke of Nikko uses the auspicious colors of red and gold … Read More...
I’m definitely ready to start thinking about spring, even though it’s only been acting like winter for a couple of weeks where I live.
If you want to savor the cold season a little longer, check out these adorable vintage … Read More...
Somehow it looks like the last roundup of heart knitting patterns I did was back in 2014, and you can bet there are a few more fun hearts to knit out in the world since then. (I’m actually working on … Read More...
One of the knitting skills I’d like to use more of in the new year is mosaic knitting. It’s not difficult, in fact, it’s one of the easier colorwork knitting methods because it’s done just by slipping stitches — you … Read More...
The knitting community tends to pay attention when lovely knits appear in shows and movies, so there’s been a bit of buzz this week about Carrie Bradshaw’s shawl/blanket from episode 6 of “And Just Like That.”
What looks like a … Read More...
The lunar new year coming next month brings forth the year of the tiger, which seems like a great opportunity for some adorable tiger-themed cross stitch projects.
This one from The Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery includes the year stitched on red … Read More...
One last printable to share for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
. These color by number printables from Rock Your Homeschool feature King, the state of Georgia and images around peace, love and justice.
In the post you will also … Read More...
