Slipping stitches is an easy technique that can make a big difference in the look of a project. Working with two colors, slipping stitches can make fun patterns or broken lines that make a simple project look like your new … Read More...
Meet Tom Daley, Olympian and Knitter
Tom Daley is best known as a member of the British Olympic team, who recently won gold with Matty Lee in synchronized diving.
When practices and meets were curtailed in 2020, Daley found himself with a lot of time on … Read More...
Christmas Ornament Cross-Stitch Patterns
I love adding handmade elements to gifts, even when the gift itself isn’t completely homemade. These little Christmas ornament hoops would be great to use as decorations for a gift bag or present.
One of them looks like a quilt … Read More...
Learning Flags for the Olympic Games
The Olympic Games are happening for the next couple of weeks, and they provide a great opportunity to sneak in some learning about other countries.
It’s always fun to watch the parade of nations during the opening ceremonies and see … Read More...
Knit a Comfy Tank Top in Linen
As much as I want to look ahead to fall and winter knitting already, I know there’s still plenty of time to knit and wear some great summer tops.
The Iris crop top from Mother of Purl is a great … Read More...
A Lightweight Sweater to Knit for Cooler Days
The Dryades sweater, designed by Irina Poludnenko, is a sweet little circular yoke designed with eyelets for extra cuteness and ventilation.
The project is worked in lightweight yarn, so it is great for days when it might be warm … Read More...
Summer Worksheets with a Fruity Twist
Our Family Code has a great little collection of fruit-themed worksheets for kids, perfect for road trips or whenever it’s too hot to go outside.
There’s a printable I Spy that has kids count how many of each type of … Read More...
Add a Touch of Lace with the Sweet Tart Tank
The Sweet Tart Tank from Grace Akhrem is a sweet treat to wear all summer long. It’s a long tank top with a bit of lace and some fun stripes to keep it interesting, but that will still knit up … Read More...
Ice Cream Letter Matching Printables
Adding a summer theme to learning just makes it that much more fun. Bring a seasonal twist to learning letters with these ice cream letter matching printables from Living Life and Learning.
These two-part puzzles are embellished with ice cream … Read More...
Winter Lamp Post Cross Stitch Pattern
If you’re in the part of the world where it’s warm right now, maybe stitching some snow will remind you that winter isn’t all that far off.
This Christmas Lamppost cross-stitch pattern from Ugly Duckling House has a real Chronicles … Read More...
How to Crochet a Granny Hexagon
Granny hexagons are a super fun way to use up your yarn stash! Plus, they are extremely versatile. You can use them to make blankets, bags, coats, and more. Think of all the various designs you can do, especially since … Read More...
Christmas Card Cross Stitch Designs
I love the idea of handmade holiday cards (if I did holiday cards, they would probably have to include some kind of handmade element) and maybe if you start now you can stitch a bunch of cross-stitched holiday cards for … Read More...
Brioche Knitting Patterns
Brioche knitting is pretty popular right now, and it’s a great technique to know because it makes super squishy, super warm fabric that’s great for a lot of uses. Whether you’ve never knit brioche before or you’re looking for a … Read More...
Lines Top Gives You Options for Summer
Little tops are great quick knitting projects for summer that you can actually wear during the warm months. I think a lot of knitters stop knitting garments (maybe except socks) when it’s hot out, but you don’t have to stop … Read More...
Easy Science at the Pool
As a parent, I feel like I’m always trying to sneak in learning in everyday activities. Especially when my kid was younger we would talk about how the world works and why things are the way they are as a … Read More...
Ho Ho Ho Cross Stitch Ornaments
How about a little Christmas in July? These sweet Ho Ho Ho ornaments from Floss and Fleece are a simple project you can make now to have ready for your tree or to gift to someone special when the time … Read More...
This Long Cardigan Will Help You Get Ready for Fall
I know it feels like summer barely started, but fall will be here in the Northern Hemisphere before we know it (my kid goes back to school in less than a month!).
Long cardigans are perfect for layering any time … Read More...
Blocky Yoke Gives Summer Cardigan a Fun Twist
There are lots of different things you can do with the yoke of a sweater. You can work cables or lace, or colorwork of all sorts to bring a little more interest to that part of the project.
Weld from … Read More...
Sun Alphabet Playdough Mats
Playdough mats
are a fun way to extend what kids do when they play with playdough, and they can be a fun way to sneak in some learning along with motor skills.
These printable sun alphabet playdough mats from ABC’s … Read More...
And Peggy Cross Stitch Pattern
I know “In the Heights”
is the Lin-Manuel Miranda movie of this summer, but my heart will always belong to “Hamilton
,” so to me it’s always the right time to share a “Hamilton” inspired project.
And Peggy … Read More...