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Designer Spotlight: Tourmaline Pattern

August 31, 2024 by Sarah White

The Ukrainian Etsy shop Tourmaline Pattern is the place for you if you like animal patterns with a lot of whimsy and a touch of snark.

You know it’s going to be good when the categories include things like ghosts, … Read More...

Review: Fishermen’s Knits from the Coast of Norway

August 30, 2024 by Sarah White

Fishermen’s Knits from the Coast of Norway by Line Iversen and Margareth Sandfik is a history of the garments worn by Norwegian fishermen from the 1700s to the 1900s, as well as offering knitting patterns to re-create some of those … Read More...

Acorn Crafts for Kids

August 30, 2024 by Sarah White

It seems like the squirrels are already getting all the acorns where I live, but if you can save some from them (not too many; they’ve got to eat, too!) you can make some fun acorn crafts. Whether you do … Read More...

Converting Photos to Cross Stitch

August 29, 2024 by Sarah White

One of the questions I commonly hear from crafters, whether it’s related to cross stitch, knitting or crochet, is wondering how best to convert a photo or other image (like a logo) into a pattern that they can stitch.

I … Read More...

Book Review: Fall Feast

August 28, 2024 by Sarah White

Learn how plants and animals spend fall getting ready for winter in this sweet picture book. Fall Feast: Nature’s Harvest by Sean Taylor and Alex Morss features a family going for a walk on a cool fall day and observing … Read More...

Knit a Vest with Cockatoo Charm

August 28, 2024 by Sarah White

There’s something about projects with big, bold designs that makes me smile. Even if the subject matter isn’t necessarily something I’d want to commit to knitting, I appreciate the enthusiasm behind knitting an animal or your favorite food on a … Read More...

Tea Cross Stitch Patterns

August 27, 2024 by Sarah White

It wasn’t intentional that I shared a coffee-related pattern in my latest designer spotlight and then had a collection of tea cross stitch patterns for my next post. But I imagine we could all use all the caffeine we can … Read More...

Knit a Lightweight Striped Sweater

August 26, 2024 by Sarah White

One thing to know about me is that I love heavier weight yarns. It was only a couple of years ago I had never knit a sweater using yarn lighter that worsted weight (unless maybe it was for a baby … Read More...

Crochet Pattern- Waterproof Wind Spinner

August 24, 2024 by Sarah White

Free Crochet Pattern – Waterproof Wind Spinner
Colorful crochet wind spinners are popular and easy to create but they can get weathered after exposure outside. Creating a wind spinner from Jelly Yarn offers a unique weather resistant feature since the … Read More...

Leaf Reading and Writing Activities

August 24, 2024 by Sarah White

As kids go back to school it feels like fall even if it isn’t technically fall yet, and a great way to start the year or an early unit to have ready for when the leaves start to turn is … Read More...

Designer Spotlight: StudioHMP

August 23, 2024 by Sarah White

Classic old world cross stitch designs and finished pieces are what you will find at Ukraine-based Etsy shop StudioHMP.

This designer has about 60 cross stitch designs as I write this, with an emphasis on classic samplers, florals, birds and … Read More...

Stitch Easy Cables on Fingerless Gloves

August 23, 2024 by Sarah White

Cable knitting is one of the basic skills of knitting that I think everyone should try once or twice. So many beginning knitters think that cable knitting is hard, and while it can be challenging when there are lots of … Read More...

Learning about Benin for Kids

August 22, 2024 by Sarah White

The Republic of Benin is a nation in West Africa that is bordered by Togo, Nigeria, Burkina Faso and Niger and has a coast on the Atlantic Ocean.

The nation covers 44,310 square miles (114,763 square kilometers) and has a … Read More...

How and Why to Cross Stitch on Plastic Canvas

August 21, 2024 by Sarah White

When I teach hand stitching to kids I always start them on plastic canvas because it’s stable and sturdy, there’s no question where your needle should go because the holes are big and obvious, and you don’t need a hoop … Read More...

Kids Dress Knitting Patterns

August 21, 2024 by Sarah White

I read something recently that said that knit and crochet dresses are on trend this year, as well they should be. A little knit dress doesn’t have to be hot or heavy, and they’re pretty fun to knit. I’ve got … Read More...

Make a Lego Sundial

August 20, 2024 by Sarah White

Kids are usually impressed by the idea that we can tell time using the sun, and making a sundial is a great summer activity that doesn’t have to involve being outside for too long (though it helps if you can … Read More...

Mirror Colors for a Fun Cardigan Knitting Pattern

August 19, 2024 by Sarah White

I do love basic knitting patterns that don’t take a lot of thought to knit, things that are useful and wearable and get the job done without a lot of fuss, effort or knitting time.

But there are some relatively … Read More...

Inside Out Cross Stitch Patterns

August 19, 2024 by Sarah White

With the new Inside Out movie recently being released, I thought it would be a good time to stitch up some Inside Out cross stitch patterns. These characters are colorful and fun to stitch, and a great way to get … Read More...

Designer Spotlight: Sam X Stitch

August 17, 2024 by Sarah White

I usually pick my designer spotlights because something will catch my eye while I’m looking for cross stitch patterns to share with you, and I don’t always remember what when I get back to them.

In the case of Sam … Read More...

Make a Drop Stitch Scarf with a Circular Knitting Machine

August 16, 2024 by Sarah White

When you first get a circular knitting machine there are a few classic projects that everyone seems to make, and one of them is a dropped stitch scarf.

It’s easy to see why, because this is a really simple project … Read More...

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