This fun summer sun doodle cross stitch pattern is a free offering from Stitchy Luna, though you will need to sign up for her updates to get the pattern.
It’s worked in four sunny colors and is 81 by 80 … Read More...
Lace Panels Make This Sweater Breathable
If you’re in the summery part of the world you might not feel like knitting anything with sleeves right now, but I think it’s worth it to make an exception for Veza by Jimenez Joseph, a sweet sweater with lace … Read More...
Velvet Scrunchie Crochet Pattern
90’s fashion is making a big comeback from large hoop earrings to overalls and everything in between. Fortunately for fashionistas everywhere, scrunchies are making a comeback in a big way! Crochet scrunchies are so easy to make and make great … Read More...
Ravelry Announces Ban of Pro-Trump Content
Knitting seems to turn political more often than you would think, and as the largest fiber arts community on the Internet, Ravelry sees a lot of forum posts and discussions that turn into political debates.
The people behind Ravelry announced … Read More...
Free Crochet Pattern – Puff Stitch Crochet Baby Hat
Dabbles & Babbles new Puff Stitch Crochet Baby Hat is so adorable. It’s a really simple design that any new mom would love.
It uses the crochet puff stitch to create texture and is made with two colors to make … Read More...
Play with Short Rows with This Mitered-Look Washcloth
I love washcloths as a way to play with different techniques in knitting, and this one from Knit Picks looks like a lot of fun.
The Mitered Quarters dishcloth by Allison Griffin uses short rows and four different colors to … Read More...
Happy Fourth of July from Tiny Modernist
This design is a few years old but it’s a really cute one if you’re looking for a Fourth of July cross stitch pattern.
Tiny Modernist has a collection of cross stitch freebies, and if you scroll down a … Read More...
Make Fun Spin Art with an Upcycled Top
I love projects that combine STEM and art and play, and the blogger behind Babble Dabble Do has a new book that features projects of this nature called STEAM Play & Learn.
She shared this fun DIY spin art project… Read More...
A Simple Tunic Top to Knit for Summer
I have been finding so many great summer top knitting patterns this year I can’t decide which ones I want to knit.
The Tunic Sweater pattern from Mollie at the Spruce Crafts is a really simple Stockinette tunic with a … Read More...
Fourth of July Greetings
This little Happy 4th of July pattern from Alita Designs would be a great holiday greeting card, or add it to a little frame to use as part of your door wreath for the celebration.
The design is worked in … Read More...
The Cropped Sweater that Might Change Your Mind about Cropped Sweaters
I have to admit that I do love the look of cropped sweaters, but I have never knit one (other than a cropped cardigan meant to be worn over another shirt).
I’m not a high-waisted skirt or pants kind of … Read More...
A Fun Way to Make Flexible Seating for a Classroom
Whether you have a classroom or a playroom, or even an outdoor area where you’d like more seats, flexible seating options are always a good choice.
These DIY crate seats are made out of plastic crates, plywood and foam, and … Read More...
Textures Add Interest to Stripes in this Kimono-Inspired Garment
Knitting projects — especially garments — often use just one or two stitch patterns, but sometimes it’s fun to use stitch patterns like stripes or even in conjunction with stripes, changing color and stitch pattern at the same time.
That’s … Read More...
A Classic Blanket to Knit
Whether you’re in the part of the world where it is winter right now or you just need to stitch up a baby blanket or housewarming gift, the Stay on the Ridge blanket pattern from Fifty Four Ten Studio has … Read More...
Fireworks to Cross Stitch for Fourth of July
I love the different colors of cross stitch fabric that are available these days. When I was learning to cross stitch it seems like the only colors were white and off white. Having other options makes certain designs really pop, … Read More...
Free Flamingo C2C Crochet Graph Chart
The chart is free to download and the end result will brighten up anyone’s wall! Flamingos and crochet go together more often than you think. Who would think that something that represents summers can be tied up with a winter … Read More...
Crochet Pattern- Pretty Spring Dress
Spring is finally here, and I for one could not wait! Spring makes me dream of sun, late evenings in the garden, barbecues, etc.
Spring is the perfect time to refresh your crochet projects with light, airy, and cheerful designs, … Read More...
Multiplication Search Helps Kids Learn Math Facts
Flash cards might be effective for memorization of math facts, but they’re not a very fun way to learn. If you have a little or a classroom full working on their multiplication tables, check out these equation search pages from … Read More...
Summer Time is the Perfect Time for Stitching Ice Cream
Ice cream is just cute. I don’t know why that is. Maybe it’s the combination of colors and deliciousness and that it’s something that makes most people happy. Or maybe it’s just me.
Whatever. This free ice cream pattern from … Read More...
Make a Cute Counting Box with Lids from Pouches
This learning activity idea is so cute, and it includes upcycling, which I love. The pouch cap flowers counting box from Happy Tot Shelf is super easy to put together, and if your kid goes through those pouches of applesauce … Read More...