I simply couldn’t resist sharing this Thanksgiving gnome and turkey knitting pattern by Cheryl Andrews because it’s equal parts hilarious and heart-meltingly cute. There’s just something about a group of pudgy gnomes in oversized hats hanging out with a plump … Read More...
Bulky Dotty Hats to Knit for Everyone
I love a good, easy hat knitting pattern that you can make for just about anyone, from the baby to be to your kid’s teacher, or your kid, or yourself.
The Bulky Dotty Hat from All about Ami comes in … Read More...
Eight Nights of Lights Hanukkah Cross Stitch Pattern
Celebrate the lights and all the fun of Hanukkah with this cute cross stitch pattern. Along with the word art that says “Eight nights of flickering lights” you’ll find a menorah, dreidel, gelt and more.
This pretty design is 58 … Read More...
Hanukkah Sewing Project for Kids
I always love projects that incorporate fiber arts since I’m a knitter and sewist and a mom who wants kids to learn these skills.
This project from Coffee and Carpool teaches kids basic sewing skills by stitching a dreidel design … Read More...
Reindeer Games Tree Skirt Knitting Pattern
Maybe you’re not thinking about decorating for Christmas yet, or maybe you’re already done, but this funk knit tree skirt should definitely be on your list for stitched holiday decor.
Reindeer Games by Brenda York uses seven colors of yarn… Read More...
Garden Boxes Cross Stitch Pattern
It’s not the time of year for growing things in most of the northern part of the world, but if you’re getting into the garden season where you live, or just missing all the live things from the summer, this … Read More...
Roll a Turkey Dice Game
Thanksgiving games are fun for the classroom, parties or if you have a group of kids at your house on Thanksgiving waiting for the food to be done. If you have leftover M&Ms from Halloween you’ll be in even better … Read More...
Celebrate Thanksknitting with this Cute Hat Knitting Pattern
There aren’t a lot of garments that are designed with Thanksgiving in mind, but this pretty hat is perfect to wear for your walk around the neighborhood after the meal is over.
Thanksknitting by Katie Pomper is a bottom up … Read More...
UnThanksgiving Cross Stitch Pattern
I think most of us know that the traditional story of what Thanksgiving is and why we have it isn’t the truth of how native people and the settlers actually interacted, and from a historical perspective Thanksgiving is pretty fraught.… Read More...
Knit a Cozy Balaclava
Earlier this year, after a deep cold snap where I live, I collected a bunch of balaclava knitting patterns. I’m sad to report my husband still doesn’t have his (though I’m hoping to make it for Christmas), but I … Read More...
Fall Cross Stitch Pattern
Who says pumpkin season ends after Halloween? We are still eating pumpkins at Thanksgiving so we might as well be crafting with them, too.
This cute pumpkin cross stitch pattern from Plaid Online is a great last-minute addition to your … Read More...
Multilingual Thanksgiving Gratitude Craft
Thanksgiving is a time to think about what we are thankful for, and if you live in a household that speaks lots of different languages (or have a classroom with kids who speak different languages at home), expressing gratitude in … Read More...
Grab This Fun Activity Book for Knitters for Your Next Trip
If the holidays have you traveling at all, or you need something to do when your family descends on your house, check out the Knitting Activity Book by Debbi Deitke.
This book has more than 100 knitting-themed puzzles including:
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Textured Knitting with Lots of Options
I love a pattern that gives the knitter choices. Sure, you can alter designs to make them longer or shorter or change the neckline yourself, but it’s nice to have some of those options laid out for you in the … Read More...
Turkey Dinner Funny Cross Stitch Pattern
Sure most of us like to eat turkey on Thanksgiving, but what do the turkeys like to eat? This funny cross stitch pattern from Jerry Van Horn answers that question by putting the turkey at the head of the table … Read More...
Fall Harvest Pillow Knitting Pattern
Fall is a great time to freshen up the inside of your home with some new decor. Seasonal pillows are pretty fast projects that easily change the look of your couch.
This Fall Harvest Pillow from Yarnspirations looks complicated but … Read More...
Veterans Day Activity Pack for Kids
Veterans Day isn’t a holiday that seems to get a lot of attention outside of military communities, but it’s important for all of us to remember the service of our members of the military.
3 Dinosaurs has a nice printable … Read More...
Printable Thanksgiving Activity Pages
Thanksgiving is a great time to have printable activities on hand because it always seems like there are some bored kids around waiting for food to be ready (and the weather isn’t always good for going outside to play).
The … Read More...
Trevor the Turkey Knitting Pattern
I can never decide if I like my knit holiday decor better when it’s cartoony or when it’s more accurate to nature. Trevor the Turkey is making a solid case for more accurate representation of turkeys (though they’re not quite … Read More...
Adorable Turkey Cross Stitch Pattern
I don’t think I’ve ever used the words “adorable” and “turkey” in the same sentence before, but I think that’s the word that applies to this little critter, designed by Little Apple Stitchery.
He’s waving! And he has a little … Read More...