Sometimes it can be hard to figure out what to do with self-striping and color changing yarns. And sometimes the best option is just to throw two different colorways together and make it even more stripey.
That was the approach … Read More...
Fancy Pumpkin Cross Stitch Patterns
If you’re ready to move beyond basic, solid orange pumpkins, check out these pumpkin cross stitch patterns that are just a little bit fancier with some kind of pattern on the pumpkin.
Keep it simple and rustic with this plaid … Read More...
Apple Learning Activities
When apples are in season or at back to school time are great times to learn with apples. Whether you use real apples or just apple shapes, it adds a sweet dimension to your lessons.
Reading and Writing with Apples
… Read More...Designer Spotlight: Knotty Bytes
There’s not much to say about Etsy seller Knotty yites other than if you like pop culture cross stitch patterns this is the place for you. It’s pretty much all they do, and there’s a wide range of fandoms and … Read More...
More Summer Shirts to Knit
It wasn’t that long ago that I shared a post full of summer T-shirt knitting patterns, but any visit to Ravelry lately will show you that many more have been published since then. So I thought I would share … Read More...
20 Apple Crafts for Kids
A classic motif for both back to school and fall time is apples, so if you’re getting into the school spirit, let’s make some fun apple crafts.
Paper Plate Apple Crafts
There are a bunch of great apple crafts that … Read More...
Super Fun Colorwork Socks to Knit
When I knit socks (which sadly I have not done in a while; need to get a new pair on the needles soon!) I generally stick to pretty simple designs and colorwork that isn’t all that detailed.
Don’t get me … Read More...
Labubu Cross Stitch Patterns
For some reason I missed out on the beginning of the Labubu trend (my teen isn’t into it) but now that I’m seeing it everywhere it seems like a good time to look into Labubu cross stitch patterns.
These creepy … Read More...
Ice and Water Play for Those Too Hot Days
I volunteer at a local botanical garden’s childrens program, and almost every week there’s some kind of water play for them. Both because water is fun and because it is hot outside. Whether you’re entertaining one kid or a bunch, … Read More...
How to Manage a Large Piece of Cross Stitch Fabric
I am known to be really paranoid when it comes to cutting cross stitch fabric for a project. I will math it out, count, recount, think about it, worry, decide it needs to be bigger than math plus my already … Read More...
Knit a Log Cabin Sweater for Your Little One
I don’t share patterns for kids clothes nearly often enough (probably because my teen long ago aged out of kid sizes) but I’m going to try to make more of an effort for those of you who are knitting for … Read More...
Republic of the Congo for Kids
The other day we learned about the Democratic Republic of the Congo and I said it was not the same country as the Republic of the Congo, so let’s talk about that one today.
It’s another nation in central Africa … Read More...
Pet Beds to Knit
I have two cats, and I have always wanted to make them some kind of cat bed. But I also feel like they would completely ignore it, so I would be better off spending my knitting time on someone who … Read More...
Designer Spotlight: Bad Stitched
I came across the Etsy shop Bad Stitched when I was looking for bookmark cross stitch patterns and found their adorable pride bat bookmark, which I didn’t share then because I was going for more of a back to … Read More...
Peach Themed Learning Activities
August is National Peach Month, and it’s the perfect time to learn about, learn with and eat peaches!
According the Utah State University’s Extension Service, peaches originated in China more than 8,000 years ago. There are more than 2,000 … Read More...
Designer Spotlight: Stitch with Coffee
Stitch with Coffee is an Etsy shop that is almost completely devoted to holiday designs, with the exception of a series of designs that feature the exploits of a tuxedo cat named Tuxey. It’s also almost completely devoted to cat … Read More...
Embellish Your Knit Dishcloth with Flowers
One great thing to knit when the weather is warm (or honestly any other time) is dishcloths and washcloths. They are fun and easy projects and a great way to play with new skills. Pretty washcloths make cleaning a tiny … Read More...
Back to School Cross Stitch Patterns
Back to school time is right around the corner where I live as I write this, and school-themed cross stitch patterns are super cute to make as a teacher gift or to personalize something like a pencil bag or backpack … Read More...
Krampus Sweater Knitting Pattern
Santa and Saint Nicholas generally get all the good press, but Central European kids know you don’t want to just be good so you get presents from St. Nicholas; you also want to avoid the ire of Krampus. (He’s depicted … Read More...
Back to School Craft Ideas
Back to school time is coming up fast, and doing school-related crafts with kids can be a way to talk about the coming school year and help them get ready for it.
If you’re trying to build excitement around the … Read More...