I’m unintentionally turning this into tank top week, I guess as a last hurrah for summer knitting before I break out the pumpkins and fall and winter accessories.
The Tiered Ruffle Tank from Boho Chic Fiber Co is a great … Read More...
Knit a Little Dress for Your “Knit Girl Summer”
I don’t know if hot girl summer ended up being a thing, but I think knit girl summer is a concept I can get behind.
Knitwear By Joan has just the top and dress pattern for such an occasion, called … Read More...
Road’s End Colorwork Tank Top Knitting Pattern
Knit tank tops are perfect for late-summer days at the beach (or pretty much anywhere else) and the pretty Road’s End tank top from KC Knitting Co, which is named for a beach, is a great garment to see you … Read More...
Moravia Cowlneck Sweater
Elegance, comfort, warmth. That’s what the Moravia Cowl Neck Sweater is all about! Easy to put together and absolutely perfect for those colder days of the year. Designed using a super soft wool blend, you’ll stay toasty and cozy while … Read More...
Sweet Animal Knitting Patterns
Knitting animals as toys or for display is a lot of fun, and they make great gifts for people of all ages. Last summer I made two sets of bears for my daughter’s teacher who was having her second set … Read More...
Summer Color by Number Sheets
I love a good color by number (even better if there’s math involved, but just numbers is fine for littler kids), and these summer themed ones from Homeschool Preschool have simple designs but a really cute for kids to color.… Read More...
Safe Space Cross Stitch Pattern
I love this Safe Space cross stitch pattern from 8 Bit Stitch. It’s the perfect way to embrace inclusion and be crafty at the same time.
It includes lots of rainbow colors in a heart shape and comes out to … Read More...
My Crocheted Pouf experiment using Recycled T-shirt yarn
The blog article features the steps I took in cutting up old recycled T-shirts to make into T-shirt yarn
. From using the T-shirt yarn, I made an ottoman-like Pouf furniture. I even included a quick crochet pattern in … Read More...
Water Balloon Phonics Activity
If it’s hot where you live, you are probably look for some activities that will get kids outside and moving but also be fun when it is hot.
This water balloon phonics activity from Mess for Less is a great … Read More...
Sweet Marigold Sweater for Kids Knitting Pattern
Every year I try to knit my daughter a sweater for school. She doesn’t love sweaters as much as I do (and right now isn’t growing all that fast) so I’m not sure I’ll do one this year, but whenever … Read More...
Ice Cream Truck with babies Amigurumi Pattern for Toddlers!
I made a mini amigurumi Ice Cream Truck inspired by Summery/ Spring colours, meant for little toddler hands and it can house 2 mini amigurumis in it! There is even a small side window open on the truck for pretend … Read More...
Born to be Wild (Sort of)
If you like to party, but you also like to go to bed before the late shows, this is the cross-stitch pattern for you.
Designed by Snarky Art Company, it reminds visitors that you’re down for whatever, but not too … Read More...
Knit a Bralette for Lounging
I have a not-very-surprising confession to make: I hate bras.
I rarely wore them in the before times (since I work from home) and even less so now.
I do, however, love a knit bra for those times when I … Read More...
Crochet Pattern – Rainbow Woven Washcloth
This woven crochet rainbow washcloth or dishcloth is fun to make and so colorful and fun to use. You can see the full pattern here.
Learning Activities Using Pool Noodles
Pool noodles seem to be everywhere in the summer — even the grocery store and the dollar store — and while they’re fun to play with in the pool they’re also an interesting material to use in your learning activities.… Read More...
Lion Brand Unveils First Schitt’s Creek Inspired Knits
I was so excited to hear the Lion Brand Yarn was going to release patterns inspired by the beloved Canadian television show Schitt’s Creek, and the first ones were recently unveiled.
The Fold in the Cheese dish towel (of course!) … Read More...
Knit Tom Daley Mittens
KnittingLotta may be as fast a knitter as Tom Daley, as she’s already whipped up a pair of mittens inspired by the Olympian.
These Tom Daley mitts include the Olympic rings on one and knit pictures of Daley on … Read More...
Howl’s Moving Castle Cross Stitch Pattern
We recently finished reading the book Howl’s Moving Castle
with our daughter, so this Howl’s Moving Castle cross-stitch pattern caught my eye.
It features Howl and Sophie in a meadow with a shooting star overhead (of course!).
It’s 135 by … Read More...
Knit a Cropped Twin Set for Summer and Beyond
I guess now that it’s August it’s time to start thinking more about knitting for fall and winter, but there are lots of great projects those of us in the warmer part of the world can knit now and enjoy … Read More...
Burger House Cross-Stitch Pattern
The funny house patterns Mollie Johanson has been putting out this year at Wild Olive are so cute, and this burger house is no exception.
The top bun is the rooms while the toppings make the details of the building. … Read More...