Cardigans are the perfect layering piece for spring, and I love this simple top-down version from Elizabeth Doherty.
The Sans Serif (I also love the name, being a font nerd) has sweet set-in sleeves with sleeve caps worked with short … Read More...
Fisherman’s Rib and Brioche Stitch: What’s the Difference?
This is a bit of knitting geekery, I’ll admit, but did you know there’s a difference between Fisherman’s Rib and Brioche Stitch? They look pretty much the same, but a different technique is used to make each.
Interweave has an … Read More...
A Sweet Shawl with Lace and Stripes
I love following lots of knitters on Instagram because I see their finished projects and find things I want to knit for myself that I would never see browsing Ravelry.
I have a big collection of saved pictures that allow … Read More...
Small Pet Stripy Sweater Crochet Pattern
This cat coat pattern is so cute and has two little holes for a cat’s front two legs. There’s ribbed banding around the neckline too so it’s extra comfy for the little fella.
This crochet cat sweater pattern is made … Read More...
Knit a Pillow that Makes a Big Statement
Any time of year is a good time for a little home refresh, but if you’re thinking spring (or holing up in your house for winter) it might be the perfect time to stitch some new accessories for your home.… Read More...
Gardening Do-a-Dot Printables
When my daughter was little she loved dot markers, and they’re actual really great for developing motor skills because the chunky markers are easy to hold and they have to have a certain amount of accuracy to get the dots … Read More...
Dreaming of the Beach? Stitch One for Yourself
Clearly I wish I were traveling somewhere during spring break (happening as I write this where I live) because I have lately been drawn to cross-stitch patterns of landscapes nothing like the place I live.
Knit a Hooded Bear Scarf for Your Little One
I don’t know about you, but an adorable project like this almost makes me wish it would stay cold a little longer. (OK, not really.)
But this hooded bear scarf with pockets from Red Heart is pretty darn adorable, and … Read More...
Ideas for Spring Break Activities for Tweens
As kids get older, it can be harder to get the interested in any kind of activity that involves hanging out as a family.
But we still have to do something over spring break, or any other holiday from school. … Read More...
March Mayhem is Here! Vote for Your Favorites
Basketball lovers have March Madness; knitters have March Mayhem.
This annual event put on my Mason-Dixon Knitting pits the best knitting patterns of the previous year against each other in an elimination tournament to determine the favorite pattern of … Read More...
Parts of Speech Printables for Your Classroom
Learning the parts of speech is an essential part of learning to write good sentences, but it can be really confusing as new writers get started learning about them.
These printable parts of speech posters from This Reading Mama are … Read More...
Publisher F+W Media Files for Bankruptcy Protection
F+W Media, the publisher of many craft and hobby related publications, including Interweave books and magazines, filed for bankruptcy protection, citing changes in the industry and mismanagement for their financial problems.
The company has said it plans to sell off … Read More...
Bring Some Flowers into You Life with Cross Stitching
I know it is said that April showers bring May flowers, but when you’re stuck in March, who wants to wait that long?
As crafters we can take matters into our own hands and make our own flowers!
I love … Read More...
Fingerless Gloves Feature Fun Convertible Flap
As much as I love fingerless gloves, I’ve actually never knit fingerless gloves with a mitten flap.
The Saleha Gloves Pattern from the Blue Elephants is a great little pattern with easy colorwork bands and a contrasting mitten flap. They … Read More...
Fun Books to Read for St. Patrick’s Day
As much as I love seasonal and holiday books (and a shelf full of them in my upstairs closet says I do), I don’t actually own a single book about St. Patrick’s Day. And my brother’s name is Patrick.
Clearly … Read More...
The Craft Yarn Council Wants You to Stitch Away Stress
A few years ago (long ago enough that I wrote about it for About.com), the Craft Yarn Council started an initiative called #StitchAwayStress for Stress Awareness Month, which is in April.
That first year they released knit and crochet patterns … Read More...
Stitch This Easter Egg Sampler for Spring
This Easter egg ornament cross-stitch project from Fave Crafts is darling! It features little bands of different designs in pastel colors and great details like working in little pink seed beads and using cording around the outside of the egg.… Read More...
A Simple Hat to Knit up Quick
We are finally starting to feel a bit springlike in the Northern Hemisphere, which means our southern friends will soon be heading into fall and winter. Whichever side of the earth you live on, it’s a pretty good time to … Read More...
Fun Ideas for Celebrating Pi Day in the Classroom
Pi Day is coming up 3/14 and if you’re a math teacher or just a teacher who likes to have a bit of geeky fun with your students, We Are Teachers has some great Pi Day activities to use in … Read More...
Stitch a Pi for Pi Day
My daughter’s school gets really into Pi Day (March 14, aka 3/14). The older kids have their science fair that day and the prize is a pie. I think there’s also a pie baking contest among the teachers, and lots … Read More...