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This doughnut cross-stitch pattern from the Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery looks just about good enough to eat, and the beaded sprinkles are an adorable choice (though of course optional if you’re not into sprinkles).
The finished project is 35 stitches square … Read More...
The Out to Lunch cowl from Maya Gooding looks like a bandana when you wear it because of the v-shaped stripes, but it’s so much easier to wear because it’s a loop instead of a triangle.
This pattern uses DK … Read More...
Simple crochet bonding squares that even beginners can do! Place one square with the precious little one in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and the other with the baby’s parent(s) and then swapped them every 12 – 24 hours … Read More...
This is one of those projects it’s a little difficult to know what to call it. It’s sort of like a giant scarf (the pattern calls it a blanket scarf). Or maybe a smallish shawl? A stole? I don’t know, … Read More...
This cute tapestry crochet clutch crochet pattern is a perfect “on-the-go” accessory, designed to fit the essentials. And best of all it’s a free pattern! This fold-over clutch is has a really simple colorwork pattern repeat. So, if you are … Read More...
If Christmas jammie photo shoots can be a thing, I declare that the whole family in handknit pumpkin hats photo shoots should also be a thing.
And once you knit one of these chunky/super bulky pumpkin hats from Cait Sporleder … Read More...
Halloween is the perfect time to do some spooky science in the form of “potion making.”
Science Sparks has a great roundup of Halloween science activities, from the classic vinegar and baking soda explosions to chia seed “spider slime” and … Read More...
I don’t know what dance these skeletons are doing but it looks like they are having a good time.
This pattern from Cross Stitch For You is worked all in one color, and you could totally just stitch one skeleton … Read More...
Inside out dolls are so fun to play with, and they’re interesting to knit, too.
This Halloween witch is a pumpkin on one side and a witch on the other, and cute whichever way you look at her.
The design … Read More...
This snarky kitchen cross stitch seems a little like a Halloween decoration, but of course you can keep it up all year or gift it (as a “gag” gift?) to a friend who is not the best at cooking.
Note: … Read More...
Kids love things that explode and/or fly, and these ghost rockets from Mom Brite are a fun Halloween STEM project that does a little bit of both.
Using film canisters (she has a link to buy them in case you … Read More...
Spider webs are nature’s own Halloween decorations, and this cool pattern allows you to knit your own to make a pillow, wall hanging or other decoration for the season.
The pattern is worked in worsted weight yarn from the center … Read More...
This cute little coven is all ready for you to stitch up for Halloween.
The All the Witches pattern from Tiny Modernist features four witches and their cauldron of brew. They each have a spooky item to help them with … Read More...
Honestly, the answer is probably no one needs to knit an owl, but that’s not exactly the point, is it?
These adorable owls would be perfect for you fall and winter decor. I doubt you’ll be able to resist making … Read More...
If you’ve been around the kids’ learning activity world for a while, you’ve probably seen experiments involving dissolving the shell of an egg. (If you haven’t, soaking an egg in vinegar dissolves the shell but the membrane stay intact, giving … Read More...
I guess Alice in Wonderland isn’t really a Halloween story but some of the characters can be a little creepy, so it fits.
This Mad Hatter cross-stitch pattern reimagines the hatter as a cat, which, why not?
It’s a really … Read More...
These hats are really too cute to be creepy, even if you don’t like spiders. The Ghosts and Widows pattern from Ewe Ewe Yarns has options for covering the hat with little spiders (OK, they only have six legs each, … Read More...
It’s fall here in the Northern Hemisphere (can I get a FINALLY!?) so it’s time for all the fall crafting, cozy sweaters and warm beverages.
And doing autumn stuff.
(Yes it says something other than stuff here but you could … Read More...
Knit Picks has long been one of my favorite online yarn retailers, because they have a great variety of yarns at good prices.
Now through Sunday, Sept. 26 (at 11:59 pm Pacific time), you can save even more with 20 … Read More...
This pretty cowl has a pretty neat message behind it, too. The Moving Forward Cowl from Jennifer Berg is full of colorwork that shows a lot of motion. She says the idea behind the cowl was that even after all … Read More...
