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Kincavel Krosses actually has several pink ribbon cross stitch projects you should check out, but I really like the think pink bookmark.
It’s an easy design covered with two-tone pink ribbons and hearts, and it’s perfect for a bookmark … Read More...
I love keeping cozy on a frosty winter day. That’s why there’s nothing better than a good winter cowl.
This particular crochet cowl pattern is fun and super warm. It’s stitched up using the beautiful cluster stitch. The cluster stitch … Read More...
Mini books are great little activities for kids who are learning to read. These books usually have just a few pages and focus on specific vocabulary kids might be trying to recognize, such as color words or numbers.
1 + … Read More...
Fall is a great time for getting kids moving outdoors, or even in the classroom on rainy days.
Take inspiration from the stuff of the season with this fall gross motor movement game from Gift of Curiosity.
Grab the free … Read More...
This time of year it seems like crafted pumpkins are everywhere, so of course we knitters have some versions of this fun fall craft as well.
I shared a roundup of pumpkin knitting patterns a couple of years ago, and … Read More...
Even though it doesn’t remotely feel like fall where I live, I am so ready for changing leaves, pumpkins, apples and all the fun stuff that comes with the new season.
Fall-themed lesson plans are so much fun for littles, … Read More...
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and pink ribbons seem to pop up everywhere this time of year.
This free cross stitch pattern from Crafty Guild is perfect for supporting breast cancer awareness or work it in whatever colors are … Read More...
Jeanette Sloan has been at the forefront of discussions of diversity in knitting and the list of POC designers and crafters on her website has proven a valuable if rather low-tech resource both for consumers who want to support BIPOC … Read More...
I love the idea of using a calendar not only to mark upcoming events but to keep track of things that have happened throughout the school year. Or the actual year, because you could totally do this at home, too.… Read More...
I love fall and I also love snark so I am always thrilled when it’s time for the decorative gourd season post from McSweeney’s to start making the rounds (don’t click if you don’t like swearing).
A slightly sweeter … Read More...
I’ve been thinking a lot about gauge lately. I never seem to get it right.
The gauge on a pattern reflects the knitter who designed the project or knit the sample, the number of stitches per inch she was able … Read More...
I’m not much of a poncho person for myself, but I do love ponchos on small people. I knit my daughter one when she was a toddler and I just loved it, and I feel the same about Gina Michele’s … Read More...
Making cross-stitch designs on the computer makes it possible to make designs that are a lot more detailed than in the days when charts were designed by hand.
An amazing example is this Star Wars cross stitch pattern featuring tons … Read More...
I love crew-style socks. I had some hiking socks once that were striped like crew socks and I have long wanted to make a knit version.
The Summer Camp Socks from Kniterella are really similar to those socks of my … Read More...
This cute crochet pattern is made using a simple design with two stripes at the bottom and a textured border. I like to use light shades such as mint and grey for mine, but you can choose any colors.
These … Read More...
I am rather a cat person and I love all sorts of crafts that involve cats. If you are or you know a cat lover, you’ll want to check out this amazing modern cat cross stitch design from Velvet Pony … Read More...
My daughter came home the other day talking about 9/11, which is something we’ve never really talked about at home, but is of course a big part of recent American history and something kids do need to learn about.
Whether … Read More...
When it comes to super squishy, warm projects, brioche really can’t be beat. It looks amazing but also is just super fluffy and warm thanks to how the stitches are formed. It’s the perfect thing for keeping warm in winter … Read More...
It doesn’t quite feel like it, but Halloween is right around the corner. My daughter’s birthday is in early September and it seems like as soon as it is over she’s ready to start planning her Halloween costumes.
The little … Read More...
This time of year is hard for a knitter. Now that it’s at least unofficially and nearly actually fall, we want to knit all the warm, cozy sweaters and fall and winter accessories.
But the weather might not quite have … Read More...
