My business started after making a gift for my parents. I wanted to make them something extra special so I crocheted a cozy that looked like their sweet dog, Mickey. Their reaction was so special. My mom even gave … Read More...
When You Got It Haunt It Cross Stitch Pattern
This one made me laugh so I had to share.
When you got it haunt it is a sweet Halloween cross stitch pattern from Stitching with Zeal. It features bats, ghosts, jack o’lanterns and flowers and isn’t at all spooky.… Read More...
Montessori-Inspired Geography Boxes
My daughter is just starting to learn a little geography in school, so I love this idea of making continent boxes to help kids playfully explore and learn about different countries and continents.
This idea comes from Natural Beach Living, … Read More...
Free Crochet Pattern- Baby Mittens
Don’t you just love how cozy and snuggly gloves and mittens are? They’re the perfect accessory for chilly winter days. And as adults, we aren’t the only ones who love crochet mittens. Babies love a good pair of baby mittens … Read More...
A Colorful Shawl Full of Fun Knitting Techniques
It’s been on my mind lately to design a shawl with mini skeins or a multicolored yarn with long color runs where each section of color would be worked in a different stitch pattern or technique.
Diane Ugo did something … Read More...
Combine Cats and Skulls in this Spooky Cross Stitch Project
It is said that cats, black cats in particular, like to hang around in graveyards, so why not stitch a pattern of a black cat covered in a patchwork of skulls?
Craft with Cartwright has just such a pattern, which … Read More...
Play Multiplication Quidditch to Practice Math Facts
I love Harry Potter themed everything for the classroom (not just because my daughter’s classroom has a Harry Potter theme this year) and I know she and her classmates would love this HP-inspired multiplication “Quidditch.”
Designed by Living Laughing Learning … Read More...
Tips for Sewing Together a Sweater
The Brown Sheep blog has a great post about how to sew a sweater together that will be helpful if you haven’t pieced a sweater before.
It shows a toddler-sized sweater worked as a front, back and sleeves, and recommends … Read More...
Stitch a Fun Herringbone Lace Hat
It doesn’t really feel like it’s ever going to be fall where I live, but that hasn’t stopped me from trying to wear some of my knit accessories.
This Herringbone Lace Hat from Bromefields is a great choice for this … Read More...
Make a Fine-Motor Kit for Fidgeters or for Therapy
Fine motor skills are so important for kids to be able to cut with scissors, write and do other tasks. Whether your kid needs help with fine motor development or just likes a bit of a sensory break every now … Read More...
A Cup of Witches’ Brew
Continuing with the witch theme, I love this cross-stitched “Witches Brew” pattern from Ring Cat Design.
You know that witches have something mysterious in their teacups at all times, don’t you?
The design is 27 by 26 stitches, or about … Read More...
Complete the Picture Game with Works of Art
If you teach art or just want to give your kids a better appreciation of art, this complete the picture game using works of art is a great resource to keep on hand when you need to fill time.
Art … Read More...
Cross Stitch an Elegant With Hat
Now that it’s almost October, it’s time to start thinking about Halloween.
If you’re into all things witches and wizards, the Elegant Witch Hat pattern from One Witchy Woman might be the pattern for you.
It calls for five colors … Read More...
A Little Colorwork for Fall
I don’t know why I think of colorwork as being especially appropriate in fall and winter. I guess it’s because stranded colorwork makes extra-thick and extra-warm fabric. (Though this pattern is actually mosaic knitting, which is just one color per … Read More...
Cross Stitch Pattern Chart – More Awareness Ribbon
After I posted some pink-ribbon cross-stitch projects, some readers asked about projects for other kinds of awareness ribbons.
Of course any ribbon can be made in any color, but if you want more specific color guidance check out the mini … Read More...
Seed Stitch Pumpkins to Knit
I am feeling a serious need to knit some pumpkins. Like, a lot of pumpkins. I kind of want to cover my whole mantel with knit pumpkins.
Maybe even my porch.
Never mind that I don’t really have time for … Read More...
Free Crochet Pattern – Bobble Stitch Boot Cuff
The best part about winter is all the cozy layers I get to wear outside.
There’s no better feeling than being snuggled up in your favorite sweater and scarf. And in this spirit, these crochet boot cuffs are perfect for … Read More...
Knit What are Quite Possibly the Cutest Slippers You’ve Ever Seen
If you’re on Instagram, and you love knitting, you really should be following Hunter Hammersen if you’re not already. Her photos are beautiful, as are her knitting projects, and you get to see her thought process in action a little … Read More...
A Warm Wrap to Knit for Winter
There’s a big temptation when the weather starts getting a little cool to jump headlong into winter knitting projects, skipping the transitional season altogether.
If you’re looking ahead to knitting for the really cold season, check out the Flurries in … Read More...
Free Crochet Pattern – Sunday at the Pool Coasters
The colorful coaster pattern for the Sunday at the Pool coasters is an easy, beginner-friendly crochet project. You only need to know the basic crochet stitches and it is short so you can enjoy the results fast and won’t get … Read More...