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...
Snow Globe Animals Cross Stitch Pattern
These little winter animals in their snow globes are so cute! This pattern set from Tiny Modernist offers a penguin, deer, owl and snowman (OK, a snowman isn’t technically an animal) each bundled up to play in their own little … Read More...
Snowflake Colorwork Hat Knitting Pattern
The sample of the In a Flurry hat from Knitterella is worked in holiday colors, but it would be easy to swap out blue for the red to make it a more general winter hat. Or just knit it in … Read More...
Two Round Easy Crochet Christmas Star Ornament
When you think of making Christmas decorations, the first thing which comes to your mind is STARS!!!
Today am sharing the pattern for this super easy and quick to whip up Two Round Crochet Christmas Star Ornament. This pattern is … Read More...
Baking Soda and Vinegar Fireworks Experiment
I don’t know if any of the winter holidays are really associated with fireworks (New Year’s maybe?) but this is a fun science experiment to do with kids when you want to have a little STEM celebration.
Knit a Brioche Cat Hat
This cat-eared hat is super cute, and it’s a fun way to learn brioche knitting if that’s not something you already know.
I love this yarn that GrittyKnits used, but of course it would be great in a solid color … Read More...
Super Quick Hat Knitting Pattern
Whether you’re still looking for things to knit for holiday gifts or you just want a quick and easy project to work on while watching Christmas movies, the Marley Beanie from The Blue Elephants is a great choice.
It’s a … Read More...
Home is Where My Butt Is Cross Stitch Pattern
This is an old design but I feel like we’re in another stage of keeping our butts at home (if we ever stopped before) so this feels relevant.
Home is Where My Butt Is was designed by Cathartic Dream and … Read More...
Jingle Bell Activities for Kids
My daughter has a huge bag of jingle bells. I’m sure we needed a couple for a project or something (I think it was for an ugly Christmas sweater?) but you can’t just buy one or two jingle bells
, … Read More...