After nearly a dozen Bernie Mitten knitting patterns popped up in a matter of days, knitters are now getting into other projects inspired by those now-iconic mitts. Lots of patterns are now available on Etsy also.
They actually have a … Read More...
Simply Chic Buffalo Plaid Fingerless Gloves
These Simply Chic Buffalo Plaid Fingerless Gloves are both warm and stylish. Designed with the eye-catching plaid stitch, you are sure to turn heads in this beautiful winter accessory! Use colors and/or embellish with buttons of your choice to create … Read More...
More Bernie Mittens Knitting Patterns
Knitters are quick to jump on a fiber-related theme, and since I shared the Bernie mittens colorwork chart yesterday I’ve seen more than half a dozen more Bernie mittens knitting patterns pop up on Raverly and elsewhere. Let’s take a … Read More...
Printable Ox Headband to Celebrate the Year of the Ox
As we approach the Year of the Ox, it can be fun to throw in some Chinese New Year crafts and activities to help your kids learn about the holiday.
(If you need help with the basics of the Lunar … Read More...
A Bitch in Time Offers Salty Cross-Stitch Patterns
If you’re the sort of person to be turned off or offended by a cross-stitch book called A Bitch in Time
, you should probably move on from this review right now.
It’s a book full of 30 snarky cross-stitch … Read More...
Knit Bernie’s Mittens from the Inauguration
If you watched the inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris (or have been on the Internet any time since) you’ve seen, and maybe fallen in love with, the mittens worn by Bernie Sanders at the event.
His brown Fair … Read More...
Dive into Your Stash for a Colorful Scarf
January is a great time to contemplate your stash, and if you’ve got some odd balls you want to use up, the Stash Dive Scarf from Summer Lee is a great option.
Her version used worsted and fingering weight yarn… Read More...
Paper Fortune Cookies for Kids to Make
OK, fortune cookies are an American invention, but they are so associated with Chinese food in our minds that it seems like a fun addition to a Chinese New Year celebration.
It’s easy for kids to make fortune cookies … Read More...
Printable Chinese Zodiac Coloring Pages
The Chinese New Year or Lunar New Year is coming up soon (Feb. 12) and if you’d like to bring a little celebration to your art area (or for kids at home) these printable Chinese zodiac coloring sheets from Kiddy … Read More...
WEBS Acquired by LoveCrafts
Kathy and Steve Elkins announced that WEBS – America’s Yarn Store has been acquired by LoveCrafts, but nothing should change for customers.
The WEBS website will stay up, and purchases can be made through them as always. All yarn … Read More...
Prove You’re Not the Impostor
I know lots of kids (and adults, too!) have been enjoying Among Us in this time at home, including pretty much everyone in my daughter’s class. Though she’s not interested in playing it, I still have heard all about this … Read More...
Knit the Galaxy with this Star Wars Knitting Book
Attention all Star Wars fans: a new official Stars Wars knitting book is being unleashed on the galaxy, and I for one can’t wait to get stitching.
Star Wars is one of the fandoms everyone in our family agrees on, … Read More...
Meandering Cables to Cover Your Head
Cables and lace inspired by a crackling fire swirl around the Emberly hat pattern designed by Vanessa Smith.
It’s worked in the round from the bottom up and comes in one size that fits a variety of heads. It uses … Read More...
Stitch a Snarky Subversive Valentine
Maybe the person you’re with has a snarky sense of humor and will appreciate knowing, maybe not that they’re loved, but at least they are hated the least.
Show off your mild feelings with this cross-stitch pattern from Fandom Cross … Read More...
Easy Infinity Scarf Crochet Pattern for Beginners
I just finished reading through Maplewood Road’s Easy Infinity Scarf Crochet Pattern and I have to say, it’s a winner for both beginners and seasoned crocheters alike. The design uses the Even Moss Stitch—a rhythmic mix of slip stitches and … Read More...
Cross Stitch a Quarantine Valentine
Valentine’s Day is going to be a little different this year. Fewer romantic dinners out, more staying in. Again.
But at this point we might as well laugh about it to keep from crying, screaming, whatever gets you through the … Read More...
This Sock Knitting Pattern Might Make You Want to Dance
My daughter is really missing her dance classes in covid times (she used to take it at school and they aren’t offering it this year) but I think she might love some dance-inspired socks to remind her of her love … Read More...
Activities for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
King Day is typically a time of service and reflection on what each of us can do to help make our communities better places, as well as discussions of racial equity and how our nation still falls short of King’s … Read More...
Learn the Basics of Brioche Knitting
Brioche knitting has been popular for a while now, and it’s easy to see why. This squishy, stretchy fabric is fun to knit and not actually that difficult once you get the basics down.
But like a lot of things … Read More...
Heart Tree Cross Stitch Pattern
Somehow Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, so if you want to stitch something sweet for a loved one, check out this heart tree cross stitch pattern from Craft with Cartwright.
This little tree is done all in red, … Read More...