Odds are good you might not be having the Fourth of July celebrations that you normally would this year. We always have a cookout and shoot fireworks in the backyard, and we will probably still do that, but without all … Read More...
A Great Summer Sock Knitting Pattern
Since I have been home so much this summer I haven’t been wearing a lot of socks, but I do love short socks to wear around the house this time of year.
The Dambisa Socks from Bigger than Life Knits … Read More...
Pineapple Cross Stitch Pattern for Summer
I actually don’t know when pineapple season is, but pineapples are a fruit that reminds me of summer and tropical locations we all wish we were able to visit right now.
Stitching this pineapple cross stitch pattern from a Feathered … Read More...
Knit a Summer Top with Your Perfect Fit
Purchased garments, and even purchased knitting patterns, can only go so far in actually fitting the wide range of bodies that are out there in the world.
Not everyone wants to take the time to alter patterns or knows what … Read More...
True North Cross-Stitch Pattern
Here’s another cute freebie in honor (honour?) of Canada Day.
Wee Little Stitches made this Canada cross stitch pattern to celebrate the nation’s 150th birthday, but it’s great for any Canada Day or any day you want to celebrate … Read More...
Celebrate Canada Day with a Free Printable Bingo Game
July 1 is Canada Day, and whether you’re Canadian or just looking for a fun excuse to celebrate, it’s the perfect opportunity to bring a little red and white into your summer plans. Even if you don’t live in … Read More...
Lace Details Make this Top Knitting Pattern Perfect for Summer
Somehow even though it is almost July I haven’t knit any summer tops yet this year. If it gets hot where you live you might want to check out the Seasons Change top from Melanie Reinert.
This simple tank top … Read More...
A Sweet Canada Day Cross-Stitch Pattern
Sometimes we lose Canada Day (July 1) in the rush to the Fourth of July, but let’s take some time to celebrate America’s neighbors to the north.
Tiny Modernist released this cute Canada Day cross stitch pattern a few years … Read More...
Make Pop Rockets for the Fourth of July
Everyone (except dogs, maybe?) seems to love fireworks around the Fourth of July, and here’s a cool pop rocket you can make with kids which isn’t exactly a firework but can help get you into that spirit.
You can find … Read More...
Cross-Stitch a Patriotic Pillow
I like patriotic craft projects that feel like they aren’t too seasonal to keep out all summer or even all year.
This 1776 pillow design (do a search on the page for 1776 to find it) from Samplers and Santas … Read More...
Ravelry’s New Look Knocked for Accessibility Issues
Update 2/17/2021: Back in September Ravelry announced an option to reduce motion on graphics on the site, which aims to help people who were having problems when viewing the site.
They also released Herdwick Mode, a skin of the … Read More...
A Simple Top to Knit in Many Colors
There are so many great little mini skein packs or samplers of yarn that you can buy, but it can sometimes be hard to figure out what to do with those little balls of yarn.
This knit T-shirt pattern from … Read More...
First Fall Knitty is Here
I know it’s just barely officially summer, but we knitters need time to make things before we can wear them, so it might be almost time to start thinking about fall knitting, or at least those pieces that help us … Read More...
A Cross Stitch Freebie for the Fourth of July
Here’s another quick and cute Fourth of July cross stitch pattern from Alita Designs.
This one has a little bit of a flag motif and holiday greetings, and would be cute on a dish towel or another project used during … Read More...
A Sweet Short-Sleeved Sweater Knitting Pattern
This feels like a project that you could wear throughout the year in different ways: on top of dresses in the spring and summer, under a jacket or on top of a long-sleeved shirt in fall and winter.
Windkissed by … Read More...
Talking about Race with the National Museum of African American History
The National Museum of African American History and Culture recently launched a web portal called Talking about Race, which includes lots of great information for talking to kids or educating yourself about race and racism in the United States.… Read More...
A Cozy Cardigan Knitting Pattern for Staying at Home
I basically live in a cardigan all the time when I’m at home (I even call it my housecoat), but after months of wearing the same storebought sweater every day I’m thinking about knitting myself a few more so I … Read More...
Use All Your Scraps on This Fun Blanket Knitting Pattern
I feel like the longer we are all home the more we want to use as much of the yarn we have in the house as possible. If you’ve got a bunch of scraps to burn through, might I suggest … Read More...
A Textured Sweater Knitting Pattern to Get You Ready for Winter
I know I’ve been writing a lot about summer knits lately, so how about something for our friends who are heading into winter?
The Simone Pullover by Gavriella Treminio is worked top down and in the round. It features bobbles … Read More...
Learn How to Knit Your Perfect T
There are so many great T-shirt and top knitting patterns out there, but sometimes you want something that’s a little more custom without having to totally write the pattern yourself.
If you’ve ever wanted to turn your favorite purchased T-shirt … Read More...