The designer behind Etsy shop One Seo says they design patterns “inspired by mythology, nature, folklore, and the magic found in everyday life.” Let’s take a closer look.
As of this writing the shop has almost 100 patterns, including … Read More...
Knit Gorgeous Ginko Leaf Socks
My daughter is currently working on a project about the benefits of native plantings, and in her research she found a comparison between the number of different species of insects that would live in a native oak tree versus a … Read More...
Learn about the Aztec for Aztec New Year
Did you know that March 12 is considered the Aztec New Year? The holiday is still celebrated by some in Mexico, and even if you don’t have another New Year’s celebration to mark the occasion, it’s a fine time to … Read More...
More Stash Busting Projects to Pare Your Odd Balls
I am always game for more stash busting knitting projects, especially since I’ve come to realize I don’t have a project quantity of much of anything, so everything I’m making this year is going to include stripes or colorblocking … Read More...
Basketball Cross Stitch for March Madness
Whether you’re getting ready for the college tournament, prefer professional ball or have a kid who plays basketball, these basketball cross stitch patterns will carry you through March Madness and beyond.
Keep it simple with this cross stitch basketball pattern … Read More...
Are You Up for a Cross Stitch Challenge?
I for one don’t think we should try to do anything new in January. There’s enough going on, and it’s winter (at least where I live) and the way this timeline is going just getting through it is enough.
But … Read More...
How to Celebrate Holi with Kids
Holi is an important holiday in the Hindu faith that is celebrated around the world. It’s a moving holiday based on the full moon, but it marks the beginning of spring and is a triumph of good over evil and … Read More...
Is it the Year of the Emotional Support Dog?
It feels like for several years now the knitting community has been in the throws of its emotional support chicken era. As of this writing the original pattern for the emotional support chicken is the subject of nearly 14,000 projects … Read More...
Designer Spotlight: Wombat Stitching
I usually have a couple of rules when it comes to the shops that I share for these spotlights. Generally I like them to be at least a couple of years old, because brand new pages with hundreds of patterns … Read More...
Book Review: I Love My People
I Love My People is a celebration of Black history, cultural contributions and community in verse that’s great in the classroom or at home, during Black History Month or any other time.
The text is written by Kim Singleton with … Read More...
Helical Knitting Patterns
I recently mentioned that one of the things I wanted to do this year was play with helical knitting. This is a technique that allows you to knit single round stripes without any jogs in the colorwork, which is really … Read More...
Biscornu Cross Stitch Patterns
I’m always looking for different kinds of patterns to share with you all so I thought today it would be fun to dive into the world of biscornu cross stitch patterns.
If you’ve never heard of biscornu, or you’ve heard … Read More...
Book Review: Urban Knit Collection
Kyle Kunnecke’s Urban Knit Collection was originally published in 2016 but has been reissued in a new, updated edition.
The 18 knitting patterns inspired by urban life are the same as they were in the original, but I missed it … Read More...
Fun Ideas for Read Across America
Read Across America began as a celebration of Dr. Seuss, but if you want to go beyond Seuss in your celebrations, or you have older kids who aren’t into his books anymore, there are lots of things you can do. … Read More...
Fun Pot of Gold Crafts for Kids – St Patricks Day Ideas
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by making some fun pot of gold crafts.
Jen Around the World has a cute pot of gold made out of a flower pot and filled with Rolos. This might be one to make for kids … Read More...
Show Your Bias with this Sweater Knitting Pattern
I’ve been knitting for a really long time, and I know a lot of different knitting techniques, but even for me there are things I either don’t know or don’t do all that often.
So I decided this would be … Read More...
How to Cross Stitch on Linen
For all that I’ve been writing about cross stitch for years, I am not very adventurous when it comes to projects or new techniques. I have never, for example, stitched on linen, because regular Aida fabric feels so much easier. … Read More...
Meet the Knitters of Team USA
I actually haven’t watched any of the Olympics because I don’t have the right streaming services (it’s the rare time I actually miss cable!) but I know there are a lot of gorgeous knits there and a few knitters, too. … Read More...
Learn about Ecuador for Kids
Ecuador, officially the Republic of Ecuador, is a country in South American named for its position along the equator. Let’s learn more about this country.
Ecuador Basics
Ecuador is located in northern South America on the west coast and is … Read More...
The Kitten Catch Mittens are the Cat’s Meow
If you’ve been around Craft Gossip for a while, you probably know that I have a personal preference for cats. It’s not that dogs aren’t nice, I just didn’t grow up with them and have no interest in having one. … Read More...