Mini cross-stitch projects are fun to work and don’t take as long as bigger projects, which is perfect for summer.
These stripe designs from Floss and Fleece are a great way to practice some classic design techniques, and of course … Read More...
Celebrate Paper Bag Day by Making Puppets
Did you know that July 12 is Paper Bag Day? I didn’t either, but it’s the perfect day to celebrate by making paper bag crafts.
I Heart Craft Things Has a great collection of paper bag puppet ideas that are … Read More...
When You Need a Reminder to Say No
Sometimes we need to say no to things to be able to say yes to other things. Even when the other things are sitting at home and cross-stitching.
If you need a reminder that it’s totally fine to say no … Read More...
How to Read Your Knitting
If you’re new to knitting — or even not that new — and you’re looking for an easy way to improve your knitting skills, you should take some time to learn how to read your knitting if you haven’t already.… Read More...
Crochet Pattern – Bahama Waves Baby Blanket
Can’t you see this gorgeous crochet baby blanket in all sorts of color combinations? This pattern works up in sweet waves perfect for any nursery.
The blanket is worked in a puff stitch chevron pattern to provide the subtle waves … Read More...
A Little Lacy Top for Summer
I know, now that the Fourth of July has passed, I’m probably supposed to be writing about fall knitting projects and gearing up for gift knitting and all of that, but no.
We’ve barely even had summer where I live … Read More...
Stitch a Jar of Blueberry Jam
Summer time is here in the northern part of the world, and summer means canning and preserving the season’s bounty for a lot of people. I love making jam and pickles and other goodies, but little jars of yum are … Read More...
Free crochet Pattern 8″ Tapestry Coffee Afghan Square
12 months, 12 squares, and lots of fun tapestry designs. The 2019 Tapestry Square Afghan Project is going to be a fun way to try out the technique and make a fun lapghan by December.
2019 will be the year … Read More...
How to Make Sun Prints
If you’re in the part of the world where it’s summer, it might be getting pretty hot where you live. But you can use the sun to your advantage for some fun summer art projects, such as making sun prints… Read More...
Cross Stitch Idea: Make a Bag from a Stitched Canvas
I was looking around on Pinterest the other day and I saw a photo from the Instagram feed of Seker Etamin, which is a really cute idea for using a bit of cross stitch.
It looks like the flamingos … Read More...
Display Your Air Plants in Style with this Tiny Hanging Basket
This is a precious, tiny little crochet basket that is quick and easy enough for a beginning crocheter but will be enjoyed by experienced makers, too. Taking just 30 yards of super bulky yarn
and 15 minutes to complete, it’s … Read More...
Simple Booties to Knit for Baby
There are lots of bootie knitting patterns out there, but a lot of them are knit like socks, with small yarn and needles, worked in the round, and rather intimidating to newer knitters.
Gina Michele has a great pattern for … Read More...
A Tee Full of Flare for Summer
I really love the look of the Lesley Tee from Bigger than Life Knits. It looks so fun to wear, and the fit and flare design means it will look great on a lot of different body types.
It’s worked … Read More...
Make “Magic Mud” That Glows in Black Light
Kids love sticky, messy science experiments, and this one adds the fun of being something you can play with in the dark that glows in black light.
Magic Mud is made with just a couple of ingredients you may already … Read More...
Knit a Sweater Made of Squares
You just started knitting and have never even finished a beginner pattern? This beginner knit sweater pattern is for you! It’s just that easy!
The Block Sweater from Knitting with Chopsticks uses chunky yarn and an oversized style that makes … Read More...
Tips for Packing Your Travel Knitting
I was recently on vacation, which involved trips up 12 hours in the car there and back.
Being a knitter, of course I saw that as prime knitting time.
I always have a little anxiety around what knitting to pack … Read More...
Toy Story Characters Cross Stitch
I’ll admit I haven’t watched any but the first Toy Story movie (and my daughter was so creeped out by the misfit toys that crawled around on legs she has no interest in watching more) but I know a lot … Read More...
This Lace-Topped Tee is Perfect for Summer
If only I had time and yarn enough to knit all the summery tops I love, I would never have to wear storebought clothes.
Another great one I just found is the Daybreak Tee from Knifty Knittings. It’s worked in … Read More...
Heart Graphgan Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern
If you’ve recently found yourself scouring through blankets and crochet patterns on the internet, stop. The search is over. This Heart Graphgan crochet baby blanket is a dream.
This pattern is fun and exciting. You’ll get to learn the … Read More...
Book Review- Crochet Every Way Stitch Dictionary
In Crochet Every Way Stitch Dictionary, designer Dora Ohrenstein does what no crochet author has done before: She offers detailed instructions for how to create 125 stitch patterns, plus she explains how to increase and decrease each stitch pattern … Read More...