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Even if you’ve been cross-stitching for a while, there are always places where you can potentially improve your craft.
This collection of cross-stitch tips from Stitchalicious at Mr X Stitch includes some easy things you can do to make your … Read More...
The other day at the craft store I saw notebooks with covers you could cross stitch, but I didn’t see any of the cool paper bookmarks with holes for cross stitching like are used in this project.
I’m sure they … Read More...
This mitten pattern is so sweet and creative, just like kids.
The mittens are made in a silver color with a lavender crochet heart in the center. They have a ribbed cuff and the heart is made using the … Read More...
Sloths have been taking over the crafting world for a while, so why not knit a sloth for a sloth-loving friend?
This knit sloth from Yarnspirations is worked in the round and is super cute knit in cotton yarn.
It’s … Read More...
I can’t believe school is starting back next week where I live. This summer went by in a flash!
If you want to hold onto summer vibes just a little bit longer, check out these cute summer minis from Blue … Read More...
These colorful mandala placemats are the perfect addition to dress up your summer table. Using scraps of yarn, you can make them in one solid color or use up to 26 different colors.
They look intimidating but are actually a … Read More...
What people like in a vacation knitting project can vary (I recently wrote about about what I like in travel knitting projects) but I think it’s common to like projects that are small enough to throw in a bag, … Read More...
While the color of this fun knit scarf is all summer, it’s a great piece to use through the seasons as well. The Turquoise Scarf from Knitting Cottage features a main piece that tapers at the ends.
Stitches are picked … Read More...
Looking for some statement earrings? The Rainbow Mini Mandala Crochet earrings are for you. But if you’re not into earrings, you can definitely make these into something more your style – maybe some cute motifs to hang from a garland? … Read More...
You might not think of summer as being a time for scarves, but if you’re in a battle with air conditioning (which I am pretty much all the time) a scarf for summer isn’t a bad idea.
The Aircon scarf… Read More...
These crochet facial rounds are unlike the conventional, simple flat rounds you normally see. They are made from a chunky, textured cotton yarn
, Yarn Bee Cotton XXL, which makes them perfect for craft fair vendors and luxurious addition to … Read More...
I live in a very landlocked state, but I love the look of lighthouses. They add a great touch to a nautical or beach theme, and the colors are so striking and fun to stitch.
This lighthouse cross stitch pattern … Read More...
This sweet crochet Unicorn Backpack is very beginner-friendly using only single crochet and chains! The only techniques a crocheter needs to know are ch, sc, and sc2tog. Unicorns are very popular still with children of all ages add that to … Read More...
The waves and colors of the ocean were the inspiration behind the Wavelengths Wrap, designed by Tif Neilan.
It uses three or four colors of fingering weight yarn and is so pretty in blues and greens, but any color … Read More...
There’s not much that says summer to me like fresh, juicy, ripe watermelon. Maybe tomatoes. But watermelon is pretty great.
It happens to be watermelon day on August 3, the random holiday calendar tells me, so there’s really no better … Read More...
I am totally in love with this hula hoop lasso game from Raising Dragons.
If you have hula hoops
, jump ropes
(or string) and balls you can set it up quickly and the kids will play with it for … Read More...
Sometimes I feel like I follow too many knitters on Instagram, because I’m always finding more things I want to knit. That’s not really a problem; not having enough time to knit all the things I want to knit is … Read More...
I am not great at multiplication, and while my daughter is sort of learning her multiplication tables, I know she’s often just trying to do the math in her head rather than having the facts memorized.
Knowing how to skip … Read More...
The One Row Kerchief pattern from Natasha Sills is a really fun looking, simple pattern that can be worked in a lot of different ways.
Use any weight of yarn, and change up the pattern slightly to get more of … Read More...
The Cool Cobbles Crochet Purse pattern is so simple to crochet and looks so stylish in your favorite cotton yarn
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This pattern is very simple to create and is as functional as it is fun.
This is a great … Read More...
