Next up in our tour of cool Star Wars cross stitch patterns is this collection of word art character designs from NikkiPatterns.
The designs feature R2D2, C3PO, Yoda and a Stormtrooper and include famous quotes or words related to the … Read More...
Have You Knit a Temperature Scarf? Here’s How to Do it
Temperature scarves and blankets have been in the knitosphere (crocheters make them too, of course) for a few years now. The idea is that you stitch a row for each day of the year, with the color of yarn you … Read More...
Keep the Kids Entertained with Easter Eggs-ercises
Easter is more of an active holiday than most. At least there is often an egg hunt, and it happens in spring in the Northern Hemisphere so at least in some places it is warm enough for the kids to … Read More...
May the Fourth is Coming! Cross Stitch Something Star Wars
Because May the Fourth is coming up soon, and we’re all excited because of the new trailer for Episode IX, it seemed like a good time to share some Star Wars themed cross stitch patterns.
There are a lot of … Read More...
Cheers to Tabouli, the March Mayhem Winner!
I’m a little behind on my gossip but I still wanted to share the winner of the Mason-Dixon Knitting March Mayhem competition this year is Carol Feller’s Tabouli.
It’s a sweet little cardigan with an A-line shape emphasized by … Read More...
Crochet Easter Egg Cozies
It’s a very fun and easy pattern to make Easter egg cozies for your Easter eggs and thus avoid dyeing them with harmful chemicals. Kids love them! It’s such a fun way to gift a little piece of handmade love. … Read More...
Science Experiments to Do with Peeps
I am willing to admit that I am not a fan of Peeps. I would much rather use those sugary treats in science experiments because that means I don’t have to eat them.
There are lots of fun things you … Read More...
Metal Cross-Stitch Projects Prove You Can Stitch on Anything
I love this collection of cross-stitched metallic objects from This is Colossal.
Gathered from the creations of Lithuanian artist Severija In?irauskait?-Kriaunevi?ien?, they prove that artists can make their craft out of just about anything. The idea is to have people … Read More...
A Stunning Way to Use Your Leftover Yarn
Knitwear designer Kieran Foley shared a picture of her Coral Reef shawl design on Instagram and I was instantly captivated by it.
The colors are striking, of course, but I also love the kind of hourglass/teardrop shapes in the design, … Read More...
Easy Crochet Easter Basket
This super easy crochet Easter basket pattern features the beautifully textured bead stitch combined with basic crochet stitches to create a unique look. This Easter basket is perfect for an Easter gift filled with chocolate or toys. This free Easter … Read More...
Hedgehog Socks Offer Fun Texture, Technique
I saw the Hedgehog socks pattern on Instagram when it was released, and I’ve been meaning to tell you all about it because it looks like a lot of fun.
It’s a toe-up pattern designed by Sheila Bond, and the … Read More...
Knitting Pattern – A Cute Retro Headband You’ll Love All Year
Recently I went on a Girl Scout campout (if you can call hanging out in a lodge doing lots of crafting “camping”) and one of the projects the girls sewed was headbands with a bit of fabric and a little … Read More...
Knit a Bag for Your Market Shopping
One thing that is definitely making it feel more like spring — in addition to the great weather where I am — is that the farmer’s market opened for the season this past weekend.
And because we knitters can turn … Read More...
Stripes Made Simple in Drea’s Shawl
Garter Stitch shawls are super simple and fun to knit. I have several and am always drawn to more of them.
Drea’s Shawl from Loop Knits is a fun option that uses a semi-solid and a multicolored yarn in bands … Read More...
Work on Symmetry with this Easy Butterfly Craft
Symmetry is an important early concept for kids, and this symmetry activity for kids is a fun way to play with it.
Grab the butterfly printable from Early Learning Ideas, let kids decorate half the butterfly and then play with … Read More...
Try a Fun Technique Where Brioche Meets Star Stitch
I am consistently amazed by the ability of knitters to come up with new and different ways to express things in yarn.
The Briocherub hat knitting pattern from Katrin Schubert is one such knitting marvel that combines Star Stitch … Read More...
Counting Flowers Printable Book
Spring is the time for flowers, and spring in the classroom is a great time to incorporate flowers into learning activities.
This free printable counting flowers booklet from Fun a Day is fun for little ones to practice counting and … Read More...
How to Knit Elbow Patches for Your Sweaters
Whether you have a storebought sweater that needs a little love or you just want to add an embellishment to a project, knit elbow patches are a cute and easy way to add some color or a homemade element to … Read More...
Investigate Seeds to Learn How Plants Grow
Planting seeds (in soil or in a wet paper towel) is a classic activity for springtime.
It allows kids to make observations, to understand what it takes for plants to grow, to take care of young plants, learn the parts … Read More...
A Gorgeous Tank to Knit for Summer
Just like that, in the span of a week, we’ve gone from lingering winter temperatures to full-on spring. So while I’m still finishing up the sleeves on my last wool sweater of the season, I’m also look ahead to knitting … Read More...