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There are few things that evoke summer like a Mason jar full of wildflowers, which is exactly what you get (in non-wilting form!) with this adorable cross-stitch kit from Dimensions.
The pattern fits a 6-inch hoop, and the kit includes … Read More...
I love the way Tommy Plays with Fiber describes their Threeequency Pullover: “The Threeequency Pullover is all about repetition and screams ‘Look at this!’ while also making it hard to stare for long.”
But you do want to look, and … Read More...
If a dad in your life is the outdoorsy, Boy Scout, always be prepared type, maybe this year you and the kids should make him a useful and portable first aid kit that can fit in an empty mint tin.… Read More...
It’s the season of farmers markets and farm stands, so it’s a great time to knit a string bag to hold all your goodies. Here are a few great options I found on Etsy.
The BYOB Market Bag from Wyndlestraw … Read More...
This watermelon sunset cross stitch pattern from Hannah Bridget Designs just looks like summer to me.
It’s super cute in the Kawaii style, and provides a little bit of a challenge as there are some partial stitches to help form … Read More...
Looking for some fun activities for your own Juneteenth celebration, at home or in the classroom?
This collection of printable games from Be the Change Ideas looks like lots of fun for kids.
There’s a word search and Scattergories style … Read More...
Japanese knitting patterns and knitting stitch patterns have become popular in the rest of the world over the last few years, and more books are being published for a non-Japanese audience, which is great for those of us who might … Read More...
I love a good Taco Tuesday. Or an enchilada Tuesday, or a burrito Tuesday, or a Taco Wednesday…
This seems like a thing worthy of celebrating in stitching, and Felíz Modern has a cute little kit for a Taco Tuesday … Read More...
Whether you are new to teaching Juneteenth or just want some fact sheets for older kids to read and use, the resources from Kids Konnect are pretty great.
The website includes a rundown of the history of Juneteenth, the end … Read More...
I love a good grandpa cardigan. I guess that’s not a good name for them, because everyone likes and deserves a comfortable sweater to relax in.
Whatever you call them, boxy, relaxed, slouchy, this style is great, and the Straw … Read More...
If you’re looking for some skill building fun for preschoolers up to first grade this summer, check out the free summer printable pack from 3 Dinosaurs.
This pack has all sorts of great activities including literacy, math, sequencing, shapes, cutting … Read More...
Juneteenth is a holiday that hasn’t always been widely celebrated, but it is getting more popular as a celebration of the end of slavery coming to Galveston, Texas.
If you want to teach your kids (or yourself!) about Juneteenth, this … Read More...
From the front, the Beals tank top from Berroco looks like a pretty standard tank top.
But the back reveals a bit of fun in the form of a split hem shaped with short rows to give the top tails.… Read More...
In a normal year, there’s a lot to celebrate in the summer. Here’s hoping there will be a little more (safely) gathering this summer than we got to have last year, and if not, at least this summer cross stitch … Read More...
I’m a big fan of loose knit tops to wear on top of tank tops or bralettes in the summer, though I definitely haven’t knit enough of them to have much of a summer knit wardrobe.
Pleione by Audrey Borrego … Read More...
Welcome to our roundup of the top 7 tank top knitting patterns! Tank tops are a summer staple and a great way to add a touch of style to your wardrobe. Whether you’re looking for a basic, simple design or … Read More...
This easy American flag craft is perfect for preschool and kindergarten kids for Flag Day, Fourth of July and beyond.
Grab a free printable from Crafting Jeannie, which includes star and stripe templates, and you can quickly cut out all … Read More...
I came across this post the other day from Two Little Kits about signing your cross stitch projects. I know a lot of people do add their initials and the year to their makes, but it’s not something I have … Read More...
Summer isn’t really known as prime knitting season, but the truth is there are a lot of great things you can knit — and wear — when the weather is warm.
Knits for Summer by Kristi Simpson is a booklet … Read More...
Flag Day is coming up soon, and while some schools are already out of session for the summer, this is a great holiday for those still in school to use as a transition into summer.
Double Dose of Learning has … Read More...
