Little tops are great quick knitting projects for summer that you can actually wear during the warm months. I think a lot of knitters stop knitting garments (maybe except socks) when it’s hot out, but you don’t have to stop … Read More...
Easy Science at the Pool
As a parent, I feel like I’m always trying to sneak in learning in everyday activities. Especially when my kid was younger we would talk about how the world works and why things are the way they are as a … Read More...
Ho Ho Ho Cross Stitch Ornaments
How about a little Christmas in July? These sweet Ho Ho Ho ornaments from Floss and Fleece are a simple project you can make now to have ready for your tree or to gift to someone special when the time … Read More...
This Long Cardigan Will Help You Get Ready for Fall
I know it feels like summer barely started, but fall will be here in the Northern Hemisphere before we know it (my kid goes back to school in less than a month!).
Long cardigans are perfect for layering any time … Read More...
Blocky Yoke Gives Summer Cardigan a Fun Twist
There are lots of different things you can do with the yoke of a sweater. You can work cables or lace, or colorwork of all sorts to bring a little more interest to that part of the project.
Weld from … Read More...
Sun Alphabet Playdough Mats
Playdough mats
are a fun way to extend what kids do when they play with playdough, and they can be a fun way to sneak in some learning along with motor skills.
These printable sun alphabet playdough mats from ABC’s … Read More...
And Peggy Cross Stitch Pattern
I know “In the Heights”
is the Lin-Manuel Miranda movie of this summer, but my heart will always belong to “Hamilton
,” so to me it’s always the right time to share a “Hamilton” inspired project.
And Peggy … Read More...
Sweet Strawberry Socks Knitting Pattern
One of my favorite things about early summer is when the strawberries are ripe. It’s such a short window of time when you can get great local berries, but it’s totally worth seeking them out for their good flavor.
The … Read More...
Dishcloth Knitting Patterns
Dishcloths and washcloths are fun and quick project that are great for travel, for trying out new stitches and for having on hand as gifts. Here are a few fun projects to try, which you can find on Etsy.
The … Read More...
Lounge Chair Cross-Stitch Pattern
I love the little cross-stitch patterns published monthly and shared online from Country Living magazine, but I don’t share them that often because they’re all on one page, which makes it a little hard to scroll through and grab just … Read More...
Book Review: Complete Knit Collection for Beginners
Sometimes when you are a new knitter or you are trying to get someone started as a knitter, it can be difficult to pick patterns that will be easy enough for you/them to be successful with but that also aren’t … Read More...
Stitch a Row of Beach Houses
We’ve just gotten back from a little beach vacation, which is just what we needed after being home for so much of the past year and a half.
If you’re not heading for the beach this year or just want … Read More...
Camping Printable Games for Your Outdoor Adventures
Whether your campsite is in the backyard, at a park, or even in your living room, these printable camping-themed games and activities are a lot of fun for kids and just might teach them something about the great outdoors.
Growing … Read More...
Knit Sweet Socks with a Pom-Pom Flourish
If you’re a certain age you might remember socks with pom-poms on the back. You might have even knit short socks or slippers with a pom-pom on the back as one of your early knitting projects.
That’s what the Hop, … Read More...
Kaleidocycles: Paper Toys to Color and Fold
Have you ever heard of kaleidocycles or flextangles? These paper toys are printed with different images or patterns on different faces, so when you fold the paper in different ways it shows different designs.
Sort of like a kaleidoscope you … Read More...
Summer Subway Art Cross Stitch Pattern
This summer word art cross stitch pattern is super cute and looks like it would be fun to stitch.
It includes lots of summery words in fun colors and fonts, as well as summer icons like a sand castle, grill … Read More...
Knit a Bunny Blanket for a Kid to Wear
The Funny Bunny Kid’s Blanket Hoodie from Yarnspirations is a giant hoodie complete with kangaroo pocket and bunny ears, perfect for lounging around the house.
I would definitely like something like this in grown-up size because I’m often wrapped up … Read More...
Leaf Lace Tee Knitting Pattern
I love simple knits in the summer, but there’s no reason you can’t add a little fun detail. Or in this case a whole panel of fun details.
This leaf lace tee from Knitatude is a pretty simple, relaxed and … Read More...
Love Flamingo Cross Stitch Pattern
This flamingo bringing a message of love would be fun to stitch for an engagement party, wedding or newlywed’s housewarming.
The hearts and the word love stitched in different fonts are all the same color on the original but you … Read More...
Mosaic Knitting Patterns
Mosaic knitting is a fun knitting technique that looks more complicated than it is. Using two colors in alternating rows or rounds, strategically slipping stitches produces the color pattern.
It’s a technique I’ve been seeing a lot more of over … Read More...