I was scrolling through the multitude of free cross stitch patterns over at Smart Cross Stitch the other day when this one caught my eye.
This girl dancing with her shadow cross stitch pattern is 88 by 132 stitches and … Read More...
Lace Panel Adds Fun to the Ooh La La Sweater Knitting Pattern
Here’s a great pattern if you can’t quite decide what season you want to knit for. Isabell Kraemer’s Ooh La La sweater is plain Stockinette on the back and features a wide repeating lace panel on the front.
There are … Read More...
Say Hello to Fall with this Sweet Cross Stitch Pattern
I am so ready for fall.
SO ready.
And I know I’m not the only one as it has been really hot in a lot of places lately. We could all use a break from the summery weather and are … Read More...
This Easy Ribbed Headband Knitting Pattern Has a Fun Twist
Knit headbands with a twist in them have been really popular winter accessories for a few years now, and it’s easy to see why. They are quick and easy to knit, cozy to wear and the little twist adds a … Read More...
Tons of Outdoor Learning Ideas for Kids
I know it’s still hot in a lot of places, but fall is a wonderful time for outdoor learning. If kids are learning at school, teachers might be looking for opportunities to get kids outside where they can distance more … Read More...
Knit a Sweater Straight Out of the Southwest
I love sweaters with colorwork yokes, and it’s always fun to see something a little different from the standard flowers and snowflakes and hearts and the like.
Rattlesnake by Knitosophy Designs features cacti, diamonds and other designs and desert colors … Read More...
Woodland Fox Cross Stitch Pattern
I don’t know if foxes have anything to do with fall, other than my considering brown to be a fall color. It doesn’t really matter. This Woodland Fox cross stitch pattern from Make it with Heart is adorable.
You can … Read More...
Book Review: Vogue Knitting The Ultimate Quick Reference
There are a lot of great knitting reference books out there but a lot of them aren’t very portable. Vogue Knitting aimed for a comprehensive guide to knitting that you can still stick in your knitting bag and take with … Read More...
Craftsy Offering 45 Days of Free Classes
I’ve been writing about the news surrounding Bluprint/Craftsy and its new owners for a while now, so it seems like it’s time for an update on the next chapter.
Quick recap: back in May, NBCUniversal, which had purchased the online … Read More...
Top Tips for Setting up a Virtual Learning Center at Home
I feel really lucky that my daughter has been able to go back to physical school full-time and so far it has been going well. I know a lot of people are struggling with choices around back to school and … Read More...
The Daylight Cardigan Knitting Pattern is Perfect for Fall
I have this storebought cardigan that I call my house sweater, because I wear it a lot when I’m hanging out at home. I’ve been feeling for a while that this sweater needs an upgrade, preferable a handknit version.
The … Read More...
Check out this Amazing Double-Knit Cat Cowl Knitting Pattern
I know fall hasn’t technically even started yet but it’s time to start thinking about Halloween, right? And Halloween means cats and amazing knitting patterns.
The Cat Nouveau cowl knitting pattern from Jacquline Rivera is an awesome design, using double … Read More...
Fall Leaves Cross Stitch Pattern
Even though it’s decidedly still summery where I live, just a few leaves are starting to turn and fall already. Which must mean it’s time to start on fall leaf (and fall colored) projects.
Dr. Fauci Talks about Coronavirus for Kids on BrainPop
There are lots of educational resources out there for teaching kids about the coronavirus and what they need to do to keep safe when going back to school or seeing their friends in other settings, but it’s always great when … Read More...
Slip Stitches Make Lumaya Knit up in a Flash
I love slip stitch knitting patterns. They’re an easy way to add texture and color to a project and they make your work look more complicated than it is because it looks like you’re using more than one color at … Read More...
A Rainbow Cross Stitch Leaf Pattern for Fall
I guess we don’t consider it to be “fall” until after Labor Day, but it feels like fall to me as soon as September hits (or after my birthday, Aug. 29, which is close enough).
It makes me want to … Read More...
Wood Crochet Napkin Ring Pattern
These napkin rings are perfect for summer! Just crochet a few rows, then stitch directly on a wood ring. Voila, ready for your summer table. You can grab this free pattern by signing up to their newsletter.
A Knitting Pattern to Start You Thinking about Bulky Sweaters
The Tartinizza pattern from Lucinda Iglesias is a great simple pattern worked in bulky or super bulky yarn. The pattern itself is only written for one size — a 45-inch chest — but it talks you through the changes and … Read More...
Make Your Own Marl with the Sprinkle Tee Knitting Pattern
I know I’m not the only one trying to knit from stash this year, and who is actually making an effort to knit down my stash as much as possible. One way to reduce your stash even faster is to … Read More...
Knit a Summer Top with a Little Frill
This sweet knitting pattern is called Frilling, and it’s designed around that sweet little frill at the neckline.
It’s a little romantic and a great summer style combined with the deep neckline and eyelets on the bottom of the top.… Read More...