I think most crafters like to show off the fact that they are crafters, but that can be difficult with some crafts that don’t lend themselves to garment making. Cross-stitch, for example, isn’t usually used on a lot of things … Read More...
Jackalope Mitts Knitting Pattern
Mythical creatures are a lot of fun, and these jackalope mitts from Jacquline Rivera are a great way to show off your love for unreal animals.
The top side of the mitt features half a jackalope face so that when … Read More...
Hibiscus Cross Stitch Pattern
Nothing says summer like lush, bright flowers, and this hibiscus cross-stitch pattern from Crosstitch.com is a great one for bringing that summer feeling home all year.
It’s 114 by 145 stitches, or about 8 by 10 on 14-count fabric. It … Read More...
Baby Bootie Knitting Patterns
When it comes to knitting for babies, one of the most popular items to make is baby booties. They are small and quick to knit, making them perfect for those last minute baby shower gifts or for when you just … Read More...
Canada Day Coloring Pages
Make pretty maple leaf art for Canada Day with the help of free printables from The Imagination Box.
This design uses intersecting lines to make different segments that can be colored in lots of different colors, or stick with natural … Read More...
Easy Canada Day Maze
How about another fun printable game for Canada Day?
This maze from Thrifty Momma’s Tips will have kids racing to the flag faster than you can sing Oh Canada.
This would be a great one to print out and … Read More...
Book Review: On Skein of Death
I’m not normally a mystery reader but if you add a knitting-related hook I can be persuaded.
On Skein of Death by Allie Pleiter takes place in Collinstown, Maryland, where Libby Beckett has just opened her dream yarn shop called … Read More...
’90s Kid Cross Stitch Pattern
Are you a ’90s kid? Did you grow up on Sunny D
, boy bands and Troll dolls
?
If you’re from the ’90s and proud, stitch it loud with this fun ’90s Kid cross stitch pattern from Sassi Stitch.… Read More...
Oh Canada I Spy
Canada Day often gets overshadowed by the American holiday that comes just a few days later, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t take a moment to celebrate America’s neighbor to the north.
Paper Trail Design has a cute printable Canada … Read More...
Star Spangled Math Ten Frames Activity
Put a star-spangled spin on math learning with these cute ten frames printables from A Little Pinch of Perfect.
Use purchased star-shaped erasers, beads, buttons or whatever you have on hand as counters (you could even cut out or punch … Read More...
Knit a Body-Hugging Top for Summer
Triple rib (knit 3, purl 3) does a great job of hugging the body, which makes it great for all sorts of projects that you want to fit closely.
The Audrey top, designed by Joanna Rankin for Knit Picks, … Read More...
Simple Liberty Cross Stitch Pattern
This cute little Liberty cross stitch pattern will stitch up in no time for your patriotic summer decor.
It’s worked in four colors and is 46 by 29 stitches. This would be a great project for a new stitcher or … Read More...
Fourth of July Popsicle Cross Stitch
There’s nothing better on a warm Fourth of July Day that a cool treat.
If you don’t have the real thing, this stitched patriotic Popsicle is almost as good.
Worked in red, white and blue (and a couple of shades … Read More...
How To Knit Flowers – Flower Knitting Patterns
This is the time of year for flowers in the northern part of the world at least, but it’s always a good time to knit flowers to enjoy when the weather doesn’t cooperate with the real ones. I picked these … Read More...
American Flag Symbols Craft
The American flag is a special symbol that is full of meaning, and when we teach kids about American symbols we talk a lot about what the stars, stripes and different colors stand for.
This American Flag craft from Learning … Read More...
Happy Fourth of July Cross Stitch
This classic Fourth of July design is super cute to stitch.
It features a sheep covered in a flag and the words Happy Fourth of July as well as a flower and some stars.
The design measures 55 by 70 … Read More...
Book Review: Knit Color Block Blankets
It’s common to find baby blankets knit in a solid color, or sometimes using a variety of pastels or hues of blue, pink, green or yellow. But it’s not as common to find patterns for bold, bright, colorful baby blankets.… Read More...
America Mazes for Fourth of July or Road Trips
These America themed printable mazes are super cute and great for kids to play around the Fourth of July or if you’re spending a lot of time in the car doing summer road trips.
The mazes include one of the … Read More...
Have Fun with Color in the Ocean Pathways Sweater Knitting Pattern
The Ocean Pathways Sweater by Francoise Danoy has a striking colorwork yoke with a lot of meaning behind it.
The motifs include Aramoana, or ocean pathways, P?tikitiki (flounder fish) and nihoniho (teeth) to create a colorful story of resilience and … Read More...
Add a Retro Look to Your House with this Floral Knit Cushion
Bold florals are pretty much always popular, and they’re a great look for summer, but the color choices on the sample of this Knit Mosaic Floral Pillow from Yarnspirations give it a sweet retro look as well.
Knit this one … Read More...