There are lots of knitting patterns out there for knit Easter eggs, but I really like these from Purl Soho. They have a nice egg shape and look to be about the size of real eggs, and the design … Read More...
Easter Chick Cross-Stitch Card
Here’s another cute idea for a cross-stitched Easter card. The Easter Chick free cross stitch pattern from Sew and So (designed by Joanne Sanderson) features a chick breaking out of its egg.
It’s really cute and you can make the … Read More...
Knit and Felt Bunny Bowls
I love the look of felted bowls. In fact, the very first felting project I ever made was a felted bowl.
They’re really easy to do — much like knitting an oversized hat — and super useful because they’re thick … Read More...
A Lamb Easter Basket and Critters to Knit
I just came across this cool treasure hunt Easter knitalong from Deramores, which is mostly finished as far as the knitalong goes, but you can still grab the patterns for free.
The pattern makes a super cute lamb-shaped basket and … Read More...
A Colorful Shawl to Knit for Spring
Things are turning green where I live and I couldn’t be happier about it. I want to see color everywhere, from spring flowers to my knitting needles.
The Vibrance Shawl pattern from AbbyeKnits is a great choice for knitting up … Read More...
Happy Easter Cross Stitch
As with just about everything else you can think of, Alita Designs has a lot of sweet Easter cross-stitch patterns.
I wanted to share this Happy Easter cross stitch design in particular because it’s very cute, colorful and springlike and … Read More...
Knit a Snuggly Chevron Blankie
I am a big fan of little blankets. We have blankets everywhere — knit ones, sewn ones and store-bought ones — that we use for picnics, fort building, snuggling under to watch movies and all sorts of other purposes.
This … Read More...
Stitch a Little Egg Sampler
It’s the time of year to be thinking about Easter crafts, and I really like this little cross stitched Easter egg pattern from Craft with Cartwright.
I have lately been really enjoying sampler patterns and designs that use different patterns … Read More...
Crochet Pattern – Ashley Headband
Keep those ears warm in what could be a very long winter (or chilly fall and spring seasons) with this very quick Crochet headband pattern. It’s very easy to make, probably won’t take more than an evening, and uses … Read More...
Use a Rainbow to Help Kids Spell their Names
Even though St. Patrick’s Day already happened, activities that involve rainbows are fun any time of year.
There are lots of different activities you can do to help kids learn to recognize and spell their names, to coordinate with whatever … Read More...
Printable Easter Activity Placemat
Easter is one of those holidays that can involve a lot of waiting, whether its waiting for lunch or the Easter egg hunt.
If you need a little something to keep little ones occupied, check out this printable Easter activity … Read More...
Stitch a Heart and Arrow on a Pincushion
Valentine’s Day is long gone, and this pattern is several years old, but it still caught my eye.
The Heart and Arrow Pincushion from Purl Soho would be a sweet Valentine’s gift for a friend who sews or stitches, but … Read More...
Are You Awkward Like a Flamingo?
I had to share this cross stitch pattern as soon as I saw it because it made me smile. It’s both funny and relatable, and would be super cute in a craft room or anywhere else.
A Simple Cardigan for Everyday Wear
Cardigans are the perfect layering piece for spring, and I love this simple top-down version from Elizabeth Doherty.
The Sans Serif (I also love the name, being a font nerd) has sweet set-in sleeves with sleeve caps worked with short … Read More...
Fisherman’s Rib and Brioche Stitch: What’s the Difference?
This is a bit of knitting geekery, I’ll admit, but did you know there’s a difference between Fisherman’s Rib and Brioche Stitch? They look pretty much the same, but a different technique is used to make each.
Interweave has an … Read More...
A Sweet Shawl with Lace and Stripes
I love following lots of knitters on Instagram because I see their finished projects and find things I want to knit for myself that I would never see browsing Ravelry.
I have a big collection of saved pictures that allow … Read More...
Small Pet Stripy Sweater Crochet Pattern
This cat coat pattern is so cute and has two little holes for a cat’s front two legs. There’s ribbed banding around the neckline too so it’s extra comfy for the little fella.
This crochet cat sweater pattern is made … Read More...
Knit a Pillow that Makes a Big Statement
Any time of year is a good time for a little home refresh, but if you’re thinking spring (or holing up in your house for winter) it might be the perfect time to stitch some new accessories for your home.… Read More...
Gardening Do-a-Dot Printables
When my daughter was little she loved dot markers, and they’re actual really great for developing motor skills because the chunky markers are easy to hold and they have to have a certain amount of accuracy to get the dots … Read More...
Dreaming of the Beach? Stitch One for Yourself
Clearly I wish I were traveling somewhere during spring break (happening as I write this where I live) because I have lately been drawn to cross-stitch patterns of landscapes nothing like the place I live.