Black history often gets shoved into certain times of year like Black History Month or around major holidays like Juneteenth, but of course all history is all the time history and shouldn’t be thought of only when those days … Read More...
Half Linen Stitch Blanket Knitting Pattern
Linen stitch and half linen stitch are stitch patterns that were just made for using multicolored yarn. The slip stitches break up the colors and make your project look more complicated than it is, and I think the knitting … Read More...
Take it Easy with this Relaxed Cross Stitch Pattern
Summertime is the perfect time to kick back and relax, which is exactly what is happening in this fun cross stitch pattern from Cross Pattern Stitch UA.
Make the kicks your favorite color (socks and flowers, too, for that matter) … Read More...
A Camper’s Dream Cross Stitch Pattern
This camping cross stitch pattern from Stitches Lovers Shop is so pretty, I wish I could walk right into it.
It features a tent and a big campfire under an even bigger moon.
The pattern is 110 stitches square or … Read More...
A to Z End of Year Activities for Older Elementary and Middle School
I love alphabetical lists. It’s such a fun challenge trying to make one, and when you’re done you’ve got a ton of great ideas and activities to pick from.
If you’re still looking for year-end activities for older elementary/middle school … Read More...
Knit this Sleeveless Cardigan for Spring and Summer
The McInness cardigan from Lion Brand Yarn is the perfect thing to knit this time of year for easy layering. It’s a long, sleeveless cardigan that’s great for slipping on over a long-sleeved shirt when it’s cooler or a sundress … Read More...
End of School Year Ideas for Older Kids
There are lots of great ideas out there for wrapping up the end of the school year, but if you have older kids you might not find a lot of activities that would appeal to them.
This roundup of end … Read More...
Strawberry Cross Stitch Chart
This time of year is a great time for fruits like strawberries, whether for eating or for stitching.
This little design from Alita Designs features strawberry flowers and fruit. It looks great on black fabric but you could do it … Read More...
Stitch an Easy Cabled Headband
This cabled headband/earwarmer is a great easy project for people new to knitting cables, or a quick project for gift knitting.
It uses worsted weight yarn and a repeating cable pattern across the length of the headband.
The pattern is … Read More...
Mermaid Garden Cross Stitch Pattern
Summer is the time for mermaids, and if you have an ocean lover in your house now’s a great time to stitch up this Mermaid Garden cross stitch pattern from Tiny Modernist.
This pretty mermaid is surrounded by fish and … Read More...
7 Vest Knitting Patterns
Welcome to our roundup of the top 7 vest knitting patterns! Vests are a versatile and stylish addition to any wardrobe, and they’re perfect for layering during the colder months. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced knitter, you’re sure … Read More...
Book Review: A First Book of Knitting for Children
Most people of any age, when they learn to knit, learn the rhyme that goes with forming the knit stitch. It’s a great way to remember the basic motions that go into forming the stitch.
Maybe you’ve wondered if there … Read More...
Goodbye Stars to End the School Year
As the school year winds down, students may be reflecting on what they like about their classmates or what they want to tell them about the year that has passed. This goodbye stars activity from Proud to be Primary is … Read More...
Colorful Little Mitts to Knit
I really feel like I need to knit the Earth People sweater I shared the other day and a pair of these Fingerless Lájish (Mittens) from Jennifer Berg and have a whole graphic diamond ensemble.
These mitts are short, which … Read More...
Bold Stripes and Bright Stars Cross Stitch
This patriotic word art cross stitch pattern is the perfect thing for decorating for Memorial Day, Flag Day, Fourth of July or any other time you want to bring a little red, white and blue into your decor.
It’s 115 … Read More...
A Sweet Way to Capture End of the Year Memories
Every kid in every classroom is special and different and the other kids in the class have special memories and feelings about them.
You can capture some of that with a special personalized book for each child in your class, … Read More...
A Simple Bralette to Knit for Summer
A couple years ago I knit my first bralette, and I love them so much for comfort as a bottom layer or as loungewear.
The Trinity Bellwoods Knit Bralette from Patons matches a knit cardigan pattern of theirs, but of … Read More...
Cross Stitch Scissor Fob and Pillow
Scissor fobs are a quick and easy project to personalize your stitching gear and remind family members that your scissors are not for just any purpose.
Happiness is Cross Stitching has a tutorial for making a cross-stitched scissor fob and … Read More...
Twist Your Stitches for a Big Graphic Statement in the Earth Folk Sweater
I love the graphic element of the Earth Folk sweater from Annie Lupton. Colorwork has been so popular lately and I don’t think it’s going away anytime soon, but it’s great to see a solid color pattern that still makes … Read More...
Crochet Pattern -Polar Bear Baby Stuffed Animal
This Crochet Polar Bear Baby Stuffed Animal free crochet pattern will delight any child as a warm cuddly friend to play, go sledding, build snowmen, and snuggle on cold winter nights. With his warm woolen cap and scarf, he’s ready … Read More...