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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
My husband is not much of a sweater wearer (and now that he’s been working from home he didn’t wear a sweater all winter because he didn’t really have to leave the house) so I’ve never knit a sweater for … Read More...
This lemonade tasting activity looks like it would be a lot of fun for the end of the school year, and you can get all her great extension activities to make a whole day of it.
Primarily Speaking ran a … Read More...
With summer fast approaching in the Northern part of the world, I think we’re all looking for fun things to do with our kids. My daughter usually has day camps at least part of the summer (and even last year … Read More...
We’re big Harry Potter fans in this house, and if I had the patience I would definitely stitch up this You’re a Wizard, Harry cross stitch pattern from Good Morning Maui.
It features little characters and symbols from the stories, … Read More...
As the end of the school year comes along, it’s a great time to stop and recognize the kids for making it through this truly weird year. If you don’t already do end-of-the-year awards, these ribbon style printable awards from … Read More...
Tif Neilan’s A Break in the Tide Shawl looks more complicated than it is.
It looks like blocks of brioche and Garter Stitch, but instead of brioche it’s actually Fisherman’s Rib, an alternative that gives a similar look but is … Read More...
Mosaic knitting is a lot of fun, but like any other knitting technique its even more fun when you combine it with other techniques for a more layered effect.
The Room with a View Shawl by maliha designs uses stripes … Read More...
I love scarves and shawls and often wear mine throughout the year, but it is nice to have a few knit accessories that are made for the warmer months.
The Alcea Cowl by Hannah Maier for Knit Picks is just … Read More...
