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...
Simple Earth Cross Stitch Pattern
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...
Easy Eyelet Yoke Cardigan Knitting Pattern
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...
How To Fold An Earth With This Printable Earth Day Origami
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...
Book Review: Knitted Baby Blankets and Cuddle Bags
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...
Jack and the Beanstalk Planting Craft
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...
Earth Day Love Cross Stitch Pattern
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...
Get a Jump on Summer Knitting with this Great Knitting Pattern
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...
Earth Day Child Cross Stitch Pattern
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...
The Child Yoda Cross Stitch Pattern
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...
Upcycled Nature Explorer’s Kit
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...
Leopard Print Dog Sweater Knitting Pattern
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...
Breakfast Club Cross Stitch Pattern
As a child of the late ’80s and early ’90s, I’m a big fan of “The Breakfast Club.” To be honest it’s probably one of the movies I rewatched the most times in my life.
I definitely want to add … Read More...
How to Make a Barometer
It seems like a lot of classes do a weather unit in the spring (at least where I live, where spring weather can be, shall we say, interesting with tornadoes and other severe weather). Making your own weather observation tools … Read More...
Tips for Making a Neckline that Works for You
Knitwear designers do the best they can to make garments that work for everyone, but sometimes the neckline of a sweater just doesn’t work out when knit as the pattern states. It could be that your cast on or bind … Read More...
Knit a Gorgeous and Fully Reversible Colorwork Shawl
This shawl is amazing, and that might be the only word to describe it.
Eritarka is a fully reversible two color brioche and double knit shawl that has a totally different look depending on which side is out.
This is … Read More...
How to Grow Chia Egg Heads
The convergence of spring in the Northern Hemisphere and the celebration of Earth Day later in the month makes it a perfect time to bring out some projects that involve growing things and creative reuse.
Chia seeds Egg Heads are … Read More...
Book Review: Japanese Stitches Unraveled
I have quite a collection of knitting stitch dictionaries, but sticking to stitch patterns that are available in English limits your possibilities. In recent years Japanese knitting books and all their fun stitch patterns have become more available in the … Read More...
Vaccinated, but Please Stay Away
Now that vaccinations are becoming more widely available, some people are starting to do more in person events and gatherings than they have done in a long time.
But if you’re still playing it safe, you might want to stitch … Read More...
A Sweater for Spring, or for Layering
Just the other day I said something about not wearing my short-sleeved sweaters and tops that much, but I am trying to learn to layer a little better so I still want to knit these sorts of garments.
The Julia … Read More...