When you first start out with cross stitch, you probably will work from charts that only include symbols that cover the whole square, meaning that the stitches you’re working are full cross stitches.
But as time goes on you might … Read More...
Have Fun with Giant Coloring Pages
If you’re reading this around the time I published it, we’re in that kind of lull period where many people aren’t at work, the kids aren’t at school and no one knows quite what to do with themselves. It’s the … Read More...
It’s Cold Out There! Time to Knit a Hat
I will freely admit that I’m not much of a hat person. I like knitting hats, I just don’t like wearing them that much. The exception might be this fisherman’s rib hat I knit recently, which is so squishy and … Read More...
Hot Cocoa Cross Stitch Patterns
Because I live in the Northern Hemisphere, this time of year all I want to do is sit somewhere with a warm beverage and craft. Maybe we can actually craft something inspired by a warm beverage? With that in mind, … Read More...
Knitting Icon Barbara G. Walker Dead at 95
I got the news over the weekend that Barbara G. Walker, an icon of knitting and feminism, died on December 21, 2025, at the age of 95. She had abdominal cancer and had been in hospice.
Every knitter has been … Read More...
Snow Learning Activities
I did a post last year with ideas for learning about snow, but there’s always more out there so let’s look deeper into some projects using or talking about snow.
If you have snow where you live there are … Read More...
Designer Spotlight: Kits by SAstitch
The first word that comes to mind when I look at patterns from Kits by SAstitch is “cute.” These adorable patterns cover a range of holidays, flowers, cats and more, so let’s take a closer look.
As of this writing … Read More...
Book Review: I Am the Sun
I Am the Sun, written by Janessa Parker and illustrated by Beverly Blacksheep, is a heartfelt look into Diné/Navajo culture
The illustrations are deeply saturated and colorful and look like they were drawn with markers. They are a vital … Read More...
Knit a Simple Pocket Scarf on a Circular Knitting Machine
As much as I love knitting by hand, and it will always by my favorite way to use yarn, sometimes it is fun to do something different. I have gotten into crochet more in the past couple of years, … Read More...
Cross Stitch Stunning Snowflakes
Sometimes it’s hard to find winter cross stitch patterns that aren’t overtly Christmas related, and this one just barely squeaks by but I’m going to allow it because it’s just so pretty I have to share it.
Tinsel Cross Stitch … Read More...
Snow Globe Learning Activities
Last year I did a post all about snow globe crafts, but this year let’s try to make it a little more educational with some learning activities with a snow globe theme.
This snow globe letter find from Kindergarten … Read More...
Knit a Super Cozy Jacket with Simple Cables
When I’m looking around for patterns to share with you, I often leave myself notes so I remember what the pattern is like without having to click on the link. When I added the Honey Jacket by Anne Ventzel to … Read More...
Snow Globe Cross Stitch Patterns
While some of these snow globe cross stitch designs have a bit of a Christmas feel to them, others could definitely get you through the rest of winter with time to still display them before spring comes along.
On the … Read More...
Easy Fingerless Gloves Knitting Patterns For Beginners
I have a bit of an obsession with knit fingerless gloves. I have pairs all over the house and have made them a bunch of different ways. My most recent fingerless gloves pattern is perfect for beginners, worked flat in … Read More...
Games and Challenges to Make with Lego
Sometimes when the kids are home from school you need some little games and time fillers to keep them entertained while waiting for some event or something else is going on. Since most people seem to have a cache of … Read More...
Learning about Dominica for Kids
Dominica is different from the Dominican Republic (which we’ll get to soon); it’s an island in the Caribbean largely colonized by the French and praised for its amazing natural environment. Let’s learn more about Dominica!
Dominica Basics
Dominica is part … Read More...
Designer Spotlight: Lucky Crossstitching
Lucky Crossstitching has cute and relatively easy looking patterns that focus on holidays and natural inspirations like animals, flowers and insects. Let’s take a closer look at this Etsy shop!
As of this writing they have more than 120 patterns … Read More...
A Comfort Knit That’s Just for You
As I write this we’re kind of in the thick of holiday preparations, that mad rush toward the end of the semester, finals and school holidays and actual holidays and the end of the year and wouldn’t it be great … Read More...
Check out this Awesome Christmas Themed Escape Room Activity
If you’re looking for a super fun classroom activity for the days before holiday break, you’re having a bunch of kids over for Christmas who you need to entertain, or you just want a cool family game night idea with … Read More...
Knit a Vest That’s Covered in Cats
This might be another one of those posts where all you need to know is in the headline.
Knit vest. Cats? Sign me up.
The Darjeeling Vest by Sangmi Lee offers exactly that.
It’s a stranded knitting pattern worked from … Read More...