This time of year there are plastic Easter eggs everywhere. I cleaned out my attic recently and we had so. many. eggs that I put a bunch in the donation box and we still probably have more than we need. … Read More...
Women in Denmark Knit Clothes for Statues
It’s common throughout the world that there are fewer statues of women than there are of men, and typically more of the men are real people, while the female statues are often goddesses or characters from mythology.
They’re also often … Read More...
Introducing Kids to Cross Stitch
I love introducing kids to stitching in all its forms. Not only did I teach my daughter how to stitch on plastic canvas and fabric (as well as knitting and sewing, we’re still working on crochet), I’ve taught other kids … Read More...
How to Seam Garter Stitch
Garter stitch is an unsung (by many people) workhorse of knitting. It’s so easy to knit and quite meditative, and I love the chunky texture of the waves of garter stitch ridges.
But just because it’s easy doesn’t mean everything … Read More...
Book Review: Sparrow’s Easter Garden
For religious people, Easter isn’t just about the one day of celebration, it’s a whole season that can include Lent, the 40 days before Easter that are a time of reflection and sacrifice.
Sparrow’s Easter Garden by Roger Hutchison and … Read More...
Play with Intarsia to Make a Scarf or Hood
I’m a big fan of graphic knitting patterns and projects that look more complicated than they really are. Both are true of the Rust & Rhythm scarf and hood (she calls it a bonnet, but it’s a hood to me) … Read More...
Designer Spotlight: Snail Fishes Stitches
I usually try to come up with some kind of overarching statement about a cross stitch pattern shop to open these posts, but all I’ve got here is that Snail Fishes Stitches is just fun. If you don’t like fun, … Read More...
Easter Bunny Themed Learning Activities
Bring a little of the Easter (or spring) fun into the classroom with these Easter bunny learning activities. And be sure to check out these bunny learning activities for more Easter fun, and resources for learning about real rabbits… Read More...
Bunny Cross Stitch Patterns For Easter
I’ve done a collection of Easter bunny cross stitch patterns before, but I wanted this selection to be less seasonal so you can stitch them up and keep them on display through the spring and summer.
I love this set … Read More...
Easter Sock Knitting Patterns
Looking to knit something for Easter that’s totally different from your traditional baskets and eggs? Why not knit some Easter socks? Of course bunnies don’t have to be for Easter; these are all socks you can wear all spring long … Read More...
Pi Day Activities for Kids
Do you celebrate Pi Day? It happens every year on March 14 (3.14) and is a day to honor the most well known irrational number.
Of course we can celebrate by making pie or eating pie, but let’s look at … Read More...
Get Inspired by This Gorgeous Butterfly Cross Stitch Pattern
I love sharing really detailed, beautiful and painterly cross stitch designs, but they always make me a little jealous. I feel like I don’t have the patience for such a big project, especially considering the biggest project I’ve ever attempted … Read More...
Use Your Stash to Knit a Blanket That’s Full of Charm
I have been working (if you use the term working incredibly generously because I haven’t touched it in a couple of years) for many, many years on what I hope will one day be a giant (6 foot by 6 … Read More...
Learn about Egypt for Kids
Most of us probably know more about ancient Egypt than we do about modern day Egypt (and of course we’ll talk a little ancient Egypt in the activities below) so let’s change that.
Egypt Basics
Egypt is officially the Arab … Read More...
Designer Spotlight: One Seo
The designer behind Etsy shop One Seo says they design patterns “inspired by mythology, nature, folklore, and the magic found in everyday life.” Let’s take a closer look.
As of this writing the shop has almost 100 patterns, including … Read More...
Knit Gorgeous Ginko Leaf Socks
My daughter is currently working on a project about the benefits of native plantings, and in her research she found a comparison between the number of different species of insects that would live in a native oak tree versus a … Read More...
Learn about the Aztec for Aztec New Year
Did you know that March 12 is considered the Aztec New Year? The holiday is still celebrated by some in Mexico, and even if you don’t have another New Year’s celebration to mark the occasion, it’s a fine time to … Read More...
More Stash Busting Projects to Pare Your Odd Balls
I am always game for more stash busting knitting projects, especially since I’ve come to realize I don’t have a project quantity of much of anything, so everything I’m making this year is going to include stripes or colorblocking … Read More...
Basketball Cross Stitch for March Madness
Whether you’re getting ready for the college tournament, prefer professional ball or have a kid who plays basketball, these basketball cross stitch patterns will carry you through March Madness and beyond.
Keep it simple with this cross stitch basketball pattern … Read More...
Are You Up for a Cross Stitch Challenge?
I for one don’t think we should try to do anything new in January. There’s enough going on, and it’s winter (at least where I live) and the way this timeline is going just getting through it is enough.
But … Read More...