I shared a big sweater I called a swoncho the other day, and here’s another one that takes the mashup of a sweater and a poncho even further.
Patons Knit Wrapover Swoncho has asymmetrical, wrapover fronts and a turtleneck. The … Read More...
Celebrate Dr Seuss with a Word Search Coloring Page
Dr. Seuss is well known for his funny names and made up words, so why not celebrate Seuss with a word search puzzle filled with funny names?
From Cindy Lou Who to wocket to the Lorax, you’ll find lots of … Read More...
Check out this Pattern Kit with 12 Patterns Featuring Classic Disney Characters
Are you a fan of classic Disney animation? Why not add some of those sweet characters to your cross-stitch projects?
Cross Stitch Creations: Classic Disney Cross Stitch lets you add Disney magic to everyday items! From a sweet Winnie-the-Pooh bib … Read More...
Book Review: Martin Storey’s Easy Cable & Aran Knits
Martin Storey is known for his great classic British designs, which include a lot of cables and rustic, tweedy yarns.
These loves of his are combined in the book Martin Storey’s Easy Cable & Aran Knits: 26 Projects with a … Read More...
Make Origami Fish for Dr. Seuss Day
Dr. Seuss’ birthday falls on a weekend this year (March 2) so that means we can celebrate the week before or the week after. My daughter’s school is doing the week after, but really Seussy crafts are great any time … Read More...
St. Patrick’s Day Printables and Activities for Kindergarten
St. Patrick’s Day can be a really fun holiday for little kids, especially when you add in the mischievousness of leprechauns.
The Printable Princess has a great collection of printable games and learning activities geared toward kindergartners for St. Patrick’s … Read More...
Make a Sensory Bottle for St. Patrick’s Day
Sensory bottles or calm-down bottles are great for preschoolers and other kids who need something to focus on when big emotions are happening.
My Home-Based Life has a cute idea for making a St. Patrick’s Day sensory bottle using green … Read More...
St. Patrick’s Day People to Cross Stitch
Here’s another sweet St. Patrick’s Day cross stitch pattern freebie from Stitch People.
It includes two little St. Patrick’s Day people that you can stitch together or separately.
It’s available as a free download when you sign up for emails … Read More...
Finished Object: Silverberg Sweater
Another week, another finished object (this is not going to be an every week thing, I’m sure of it).
I recently finished Norah Gaughan’s Silverberg sweater pattern, which was designed for Berroco. The original was a short-sleeved, giant cowled sweater … Read More...
An Irish Lass to Stitch for St. Patrick’s Day
I love holiday designs that have a little something extra that makes them more appropriate through the season rather than having to be out for just a few weeks around a holiday and then put away.
This Pen Pals design… Read More...
Knit a Cozy Blanket on the Double
I have shared my love of knit blankets many times, and it’s kind of my life goal to have blankets within reach wherever I am in the house.
This Chunky Ribbed Knit Blanket from All About Ami combines simple stitch … Read More...
Every Stitcher is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day
I can’t believe that February is almost over already (so much so, indeed, that I just typed January in that sentence <insert eyeroll emoji>).
If you want to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with stitching, check out this cute little pattern… Read More...
Need a Season-Spanning Knit? Try a Swancho
I’m not a huge fan of ponchos, but I might be able to get behind a swancho, which is a combination of a sweater and a poncho, kind of a boxy poncho with sleeves.
They’re a nice transition project for … Read More...
Have a Sight Word Snowball Fight
Just because it hasn’t snowed enough to have a real snowball fight (or maybe it’s snowed so much you can’t stand the thought of another snowball fight) doesn’t mean you can’t pretend to have a snowball fight indoors. You can … Read More...
Stylish Sevrine Features Serpentine Cables
Cables are always fun to knit, but even more fun are interesting, unexpected cables like the ones that swirl down the back of the Sevrine Cardigan designed by Vanessa Smith.
This design is so feminine and pretty — it also … Read More...
Cozy Up in the Conifer Cap
I get a lot of emails from yarn companies and they are a great way to learn about new yarns and new patterns. The Conifer Cap designed by Allison Griffith for Knit Picks recently caught my eye in one of … Read More...
Do-A-Dot Mardi Gras Printables
Some kids just LOVE do-a-dot activities, and they are good for preschoolers practicing fine-motor skills, hand-eye coordination and hand dexterity.
Supply Me has a great free printables for Mardi Gras do-a-dot activities you can grab to stick in the art … Read More...
Challenge Yourself with a Cross-Stitch Kit
I have to be honest; I tend to stick with really easy cross-stitch patterns when I am stitching myself. I know that I can do bigger and more complex projects but I just don’t push myself to do them often.… Read More...
Finished Object: Rainbow Dash Shawl
Recently I realized that I don’t talk very much about my own knitting here, and maybe that’s because I knit a lot but I don’t seem to finish a lot. Or it takes me months and months to finish a … Read More...
Mardi Gras Learning Activities for Kids
I am a big fan of celebrating Mardi Gras, probably equally because of the food and the beads. Kids love the colorful beads that are often distributed at parades this time of year, and you can get a ton of … Read More...