This one feels like a bit of a combination of the Mother’s Day and Earth Day projects I’ve been sharing lately.
Best Mum in the World (which you could easily alter to say mom if that’s more your thing) is … Read More...
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by Sarah White
This one feels like a bit of a combination of the Mother’s Day and Earth Day projects I’ve been sharing lately.
Best Mum in the World (which you could easily alter to say mom if that’s more your thing) is … Read More...
by Sarah White
I think we have finally had the last bit of cold weather for the season where I live, so I’m ready to start stitching for spring and summer (though let’s be honest I knit and will continue to share more … Read More...
by Sarah White
I haven’t read the Outlander series or watched the show, but I know there is a lot of knitting shown in the series that has caused a lot of knitters to pay attention and try to re-create some of the … Read More...
by Sarah White
The mom tattoo is a classic symbol of love, and while the cross-stitched version is no less permanent, it is something every mom will approve of.
Subversive Cross Stitch sells this design that looks like a classic mom tattoo worked … Read More...
by Sarah White
Mother’s Day in the United States is coming up a lot faster than I realized, and doing Mother’s Day themed writing prompts with kids is a great way to get a little writing practice in that can also be a … Read More...
by Sarah White
The French Terry sweater by Susan Lin is a great knitting pattern that’s full of texture. It’s an allover repeating pattern so once you get the hang of the Honeycomb stitch it will be smooth sailing.
It’s worked with two … Read More...
by Sarah White
I love a big shawl that can be worn lots of different ways. They can be scarf like, or almost like a blanket, and they’re a super simple way to jazz up a plain outfit.
The Cosmos Textured Knit Wrap … Read More...
by Sarah White
As a knitter, I have a lot of yarn in my house, and I’m always looking for different ways to use it in my crafts.
This video from Meri Cherry caught my eye on Instagram the other day. It shares … Read More...
by Sarah White
So many knitting patterns seem to be for boxy and slouchy projects, so when I see something that’s more structured it really catches my eye.
The Ripple Jacket by Hinterm Stein is a project like that. It’s worked mostly in … Read More...
by Sarah White
This little Earth cross stitch pattern is great for beginners and would be cute in an Earth or solar system themed room.
The design, from And Wabi Sabi, is 43 by 43 stitches, or 2.79 inches on 14 count fabric.… Read More...
by Sarah White
This week it’s cold again where I live, and I know a lot of the United States has been colder than it should be for the last few days as I write this.
There might not be time to knit … Read More...
by Sarah White
PrintWorks offers a variety of fun, eco-friendly printable crafts that are perfect for celebrating Earth Day, and one standout option is their Earth origami download. This downloadable craft is a wonderful blend of creativity and sustainability. You simply print … Read More...
by Sarah White
Baby blankets are my favorite baby gift to knit. I love that they don’t have to be a particular size, you can play with stitch patterns and colors, and they are always useful (and tend to be useful longer than … Read More...
by Sarah White
This time of year is all about sprouting seeds and watching them grow, making observations and having fun with growing things.
This Jack and the Beanstalk activity from Sun Hats & Wellie Boots adds a fun spin to growing a … Read More...
by Sarah White
Earth Day is all about showing the planet how much we love it, and that’s exactly what this cross stitch pattern represents.
Pando Stitch designed an Earth that looks like a heart as a reminder that every day should be … Read More...
by Sarah White
I love knit tops throughout the year, but I don’t have a lot of summer tops that are knit. As I’m trying to focus more on making my own clothes this year, I feel like I need to add some … Read More...
by Sarah White
It’s Earth Week, and it’s a great time to think about how much we need to care for the planet for the future generations so they can have a future on this planet.
This Earth Day cross stitch pattern from … Read More...
by Sarah White
I know most of us crafters can’t get enough of Baby Yoda (aka Grogu, aka the Child) from “The Mandalorian,” but it’s often hard to find patterns because they get taken down by the franchise.
If you want to stitch … Read More...
by Sarah White
This upcycled nature exploration kit from Barley and Birch is supposed to be for kids, but if I’m being honest I’d love to have one for myself.
It starts with a shoebox that gets lots of embellishment and additions so … Read More...
by Sarah White
I don’t now and have never had a dog, but I know that dog people sometimes like to knit up sweaters and the like for their canine companions.
If you were going to knit a dog a sweater, this vibrant … Read More...