I like to knit shawls, and I like the look of a shawl, but I don’t wear my knit shawls very often because they’re often a pain to keep where you want them on your body (not to mention the … Read More...
Designer Spotlight: Climbing Goat Designs
Climbing Goat Designs is a UK based Etsy shop that seems like it has a little something for everyone. There are tons of Christmas patterns, and also space geek stuff. Temperature projects and cross stitch patterns devoted to lost pets. … Read More...
Accessories to Knit in Fisherman’s Rib
I’m a little obsessed with fisheman’s rib. It’s a super squishy stitch pattern that’s similar to brioche but easier to knit. It’s worked by knitting into the stitch below (or, when working in the round, knitting in the stitch below … Read More...
Learning Activities Inspired by K-Pop Demon Hunters
My child is into anime but not at all into K-pop, so it took me a little while to catch on to that trend. But it’s been going long enough that there are now K-pop Demon Hunter inspired learning activities … Read More...
All You Need is Love Cross Stitch Pattern
I don’t know why, but it feels like it’s been a long time since I’ve shared any free cross stitch patterns. I guess it’s just easy to search on Etsy when I’m looking for particular things and not take the … Read More...
Knit 3 Accessories with the Same Cute Stitch Pattern
I first came across Rebecca Clow’s Kintra Bag when I was scrolling Ravelry (where all the links in this post are from, by the way) and I saw in the notes that it was actually part of a set of … Read More...
Book Review: Zamzam for Everyone
Zamzam for Everyone: Sharing Water at Hajj by Razeena Omar Gutta and illutstrated by Bassent Dawoud, explores Hajj from a child’s point of view.
For those who don’t know, Hajj is the annual pilgrimage to Mecca, which is a … Read More...
Year of the Horse Cross Stitch Patterns
The Lunar New Year begins on Feb. 17, 2026, and ushers in the year of the horse. To celebrate, let’s check out some year of the horse cross stitch patterns.
This 2026 lunar new year cross stitch pattern from Ptashka … Read More...
Learning Activities for the Year of the Horse
When Lunar New Year comes around (that’s February 17, 2026), we’ll be ushering in the Year of the Horse, so let’s look at some horse (and lunar new year more generally) activities to try in the classroom or at home. … Read More...
Knitting Patterns to Help Keep You Organized
I’ve been thinking a lot about organization this month and I wondered if we could knit things to keep our knitting lives in order. Because any excuse for a knitting project, right?
One of the most obvious things that knitters … Read More...
Activities to Honor Waitangi Day
I feel like I am always writing about the same holidays year after year, so this year I’m going to try to add in some different ones. With that in mind, let’s learn about Waitangi Day, celebrated in New Zealand … Read More...
Designer Spotlight: Crossweb
Crossweb is a British Etsy shop that has a lot of holiday patterns, florals and more. Let’s take a look!
As of this writing the shop has just under 90 patterns, and they are organized into a lot of categories … Read More...
Knit a Cozy Poncho with a Pretty Lace Panel
I’m not really a fan of what we would traditionally call a poncho, that big triangular fabric with a hole at the tops that’s straight out of the 1970s. They never seen to fit well or look flattering and it … Read More...
Learn About Dominican Republic for Kids
The Dominican Republic (which is not the same as Dominica) is a country on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola, which it shares with Haiti.
Dominican Republic Basics
It’s the second largest country in the Antilles by area at 18,792 … Read More...
Bulky House Sock Knitting Patterns
I love socks worked in any weight of yarn, but when it’s really cold out I want to wear (and knit!) chunky socks that I can wear around the house. They’re almost like slippers but still shaped like socks … Read More...
A Peek into the History of Variegated Cross Stitch Thread
The history of cross stitch thread is honestly not something I have given much thought to. Of course it probably started with a few basic, solid colors that over time developed into more (and more) colors and eventually some … Read More...
Easy Valentine’s Day Crafts
There are so many ideas for Valentine’s Day crafts out there, but this year I wanted to keep it simple. Let’s look at some cute and fun Valentine’s Day crafts kids can do in the classroom or at home.
A … Read More...
Valentine’s Day Mini Cross Stitch Patterns
I love a little cross stitch pattern, and these mini Valentine’s Day cross stitch patterns can help you spread a little love without a lot of work.
If you want to keep it really tiny, try these mini hearts from … Read More...
Book Review: Learn to Knit in 50 Squares
If you or someone you know is looking to learn to knit, Learn to Knit in 50 Squares: A 2-in-1 Knitting Course and Blanket Pattern by Anna Pantelous is a good place to start.
As the name suggests, it … Read More...
Designer Spotlight: Maple Squirrel Stitch
Cute animals, lots of Christmas projects and nature scenes are among the fun things you will find from Maple Squirrel Stitch.
This Canada-based Etsy shop has been sharing cross stitch projects for three years, and has nearly 500 patterns as … Read More...