How cute is this adorable cat ice cream cozy crochet pattern? It fits purr-fectly on an ice cream pint container. During these crazy times, I feel like we deserve the whole pint! Make your favorite color, slip it on … Read More...
Knit a Half-Circle Shawl with Slip Stitches
PDX Knitterati recently released a great new pattern called Half the Sky, inspired by a time-lapse photo of the night sky.
It uses slipped stitches and star stitch to make the tracks and stars in the sky.
It’s such a … Read More...
Knit a Pillow to Jazz Up Your Decor
We’ve all been home for a LONG time now, so it might be a good time to knit some new accessories for the house.
This Any Angle pillow from Yarnspirations looks like fun. It uses three colors to make a … Read More...
Be Kind, Happy and Well Cross Stitch Pattern
I know this whole pandemic thing has gone on at lot longer than any of us hoped it would, but the things that have been getting us through are the same things that will get us all the way through.… Read More...
Free Cat Couch Knitting Pattern
Have you ever seen a cat couch? It’s a mini version of a normal couch, meant for a cat (or, I suppose, a small dog, though that lacks the alliteration). Because of course cats deserve their own furniture.
This is … Read More...
All About Substituting Yarns
Over on my blog, I wrote a post about substituting yarns and how to choose the best yarn for your project, and I thought it might be helpful for some of you.
There are all sorts of reasons you … Read More...
Add Some Lace to Your Summer Knitting
I haven’t knit a single top this summer but that doesn’t stop me from looking at a lot of them and wanting to knit them.
The Lexa Top from Hanna Maciejewska is a sort of boxy top with lace detailing … Read More...
Indoor Activities for Kids Stuck at Home
I know my daughter is pretty done with being home all the time, and we’re doing some “mom camp” type activities to try to get her off the computer and doing some creative things.
Sun Hats & Wellie Boots has … Read More...
A Sweet Little Vest Knitting Pattern for Summer
I don’t really wear vests in the summer, but it is a great time for them because sometimes you just need a little extra layer that doesn’t add a whole lot of hear.
The Raincheck vest by Elizabeth Smith is … Read More...
Summer Cross Stitch Design
I found this free summer cross stitch design from Modern Home Decor the other day and it would be so cute in a beach house or by the door to the garden, or even on a pillow.
The design features … Read More...
Need Alternatives to Ravelry for Buying Patterns?
Since Ravelry changed its site design last month, making it unusable for some people (and it’s unknown when or if those issues will be fixed) many people are looking for alternatives to Ravelry for buying and selling patterns.
Promised Fibers … Read More...
Multiplication Bingo for One Printable Game
If you have a kiddo learning multiplication who needs practice this summer (or any other time) these printable multiplication bingo cards are a great resource.
They’re from Super Fun Printables, and they are actually a game that a kid can … Read More...
Super Quick and Free Headband Knitting Pattern
This time of year you might not feel like knitting full garments. Or maybe you just want to get rid of a little leftover yarn or make a quick accessory to go with an outfit (we still need to look … Read More...
Beach Holiday Cross Stitch Pattern
I was looking for summer themed cross stitch patterns the other day and I came across this cute trio of beach holiday inspired cross stitch patterns from the World in Stitches.
The first is a sandcastle, then a beach … Read More...
Lunar Fade Shawl Knitting Pattern
I’m always hesitant about mystery knitalongs. I know they can be a lot of fun, but I don’t know if there are many designers I trust to design something I know I will like and want to knit, sight unseen.… Read More...
A Summer Cross Stitch Pattern Freebie
Pickle Barrel Designs released a fun new freebie summer cross stitch pattern that is a great little project for the season.
Summer Fun was shared on their Facebook page and features summer bunting, the sun and some cute ice cream … Read More...
A Top Knitting Pattern Designed with Summer in Mind
Jacqueline Cieslack’s Sol knit top was developed for a collection celebrating the summer solstice, and it’s just the thing to knit and wear at the height of summer.
It’s a cropped (though there’s an option for a full-length version as … Read More...
Black Lives Matter Cross Stitch Pattern Set
I found another great Black Lives Matter cross stitch pattern, and this one is a fundraiser, too.
BraveLittleBuckaroo designed this pattern set, with a Black Lives Matter hoop and a smaller BLM logo that could be used as a … Read More...
emPower People Knitting Pattern
Have you heard about emPower People? It’s a craftivism effort aimed at sparking engagement and conversation around social justice issues.
The group was co-founded by Diane of Lady Dye Yarns, designer Casapinka, Laverne of BzyPeach, and … Read More...
“Certain Assets” of Bluprint Acquired by TN Marketing
Update 7/8/2020: In an email sent on July 7, Cal Franklin, CEO and President of TN Marketing, said his company is bringing back the Craftsy brand with a new website set to launch in September.
“This will be a seamless … Read More...