This is an idea, not really a pattern, but it shouldn’t be too hard to find tiny cross-stitch patterns that would work for such a purpose.
A couple of years ago Laura at Habbledabble wrote about using stitchied gift tags… Read More...
Nothing Ugly about this Christmas Sweater
Christmas sweaters or Christmas jumpers have a bad reputation for being hideous, garish and silly, but of course we knitters know there are holiday sweaters that are downright adorable and worth the time it takes to knit them.
For example: … Read More...
Handwriting Practice for Left-Handed Students
My daughter is left-handed, and she had a bit of trouble when she was learning to write, because sometimes her hand would cover up the model of what she was supposed to be writing so she couldn’t see what to … Read More...
A Great Sweater Pattern for Practicing Colorwork
I saw the Mystique Yoked Pullover by Susan Mills in the Classic Elite newsletter recently and I knew I wanted to share it.
It’s a pretty design, a classic round-yoke cardigan, which is worked in one piece from the bottom … Read More...
Cross Stitch a Snowflake, Because Winter is Coming
Country Living magazine always has the cutest little free cross-stitch charts (you can see the whole bunch of them here) but I haven’t shared them for a while so I wanted to check on the newer patterns and I … Read More...
A Gorgeous Modern Christmas Sampler
Let’s be honest, I love pretty much everything Satsuma Street designs, but I really adore this modern Christmas bell pull design.
Admittedly most of us don’t need bell pulls these days, but you can stitch it as a vertical … Read More...
Quite Possibly the Cutest Christmas Pillow Ever
This knit Santa pillow from Knit Picks is totally adorable and looks like it would be a really fun color knitting project.
The triangular Santas stack on top of each other into a fun allover pattern that’s worked in the … Read More...
Awesome Knit Animals from Around the World
I’m always a little jealous of crochet because there are so many great patterns for animals, food and other fun objects that we don’t seem to match in knitting.
While knit amigurumi isn’t as big a thing as the crocheted … Read More...
A Simple Bee to Cross Stitch
I was browsing Pinterest the other day and I cam across this cute little bee cross-stitch pattern.
It’s a free chart from Crafting DIY Center, and it would be great on a sampler or stitched by itself and framed … Read More...
Check out this Amazing Collection of Free Thanksgiving Printables
I love that there are so many great free resources out there for those of us who teach — at school or at home — to be able to use with our kids. Whether we’re teaching a classroom or trying … Read More...
Great Books to Read with Kids in Fall
This time of year is a great one for snuggling up with kids and reading. Whether its books about apples, leaves, being thankful, baking or harvesting, there are lots of great fall subjects to keep kids and parents entertained.
Lasso … Read More...
Check Out this Adorable Knit Princess Blanket
Mermaid tail blankets have been a thing for a while, but I’m starting to see more princess dress blankets out in the world, and this is a cute one.
Melody’s Makings has both knit and crocheted versions of her princess … Read More...
It’s Not Too Late for Cross Stitch Pumpkins
I know some people are putting up their Christmas trees already, but I for one do not want to rush the season. I’d like to hang on to fall as long as possible, and that means a few more orange, … Read More...
Friday Reads: Yarnbombing, Cryptic Knitting Notes and More
If you find yourself in San Francisco any time in the next year, you might want to pay a visit to the area around the Civic Center, where knitted octopuses and colorful garments have taken to the trees. The nonprofit … Read More...
Printable Thanksgiving Sudoku Game
Here’s a great one to entertain kids and adults alike at holiday gatherings or whenever you need quiet time, during school time or otherwise.
Royal Baloo has made a cute printable Thanksgiving sudoku game that’s almost no prep and endless … Read More...
Fun Zigzag Mitts to Knit
I love the story behind the Helgoland Mitts by Knitting and So on because they sound exactly like the way I design. She had the idea back in 2014, but between trying things out, setting them aside, knitting them and … Read More...
A Tiny Turkey to Stitch
I love this little turkey cross-stitch pattern from Hobby Loco.
The original was worked with mostly one color for the body and variegated thread to make the feathers different colors, but you could do them solid orange, too, if you’d … Read More...
Mix and Match Sweater Patterns for Kids
Pick the Pieces by Lorna Miser is a fun book for those who want to learn how to customize sweaters on a small scale.
The book includes 12 complete sweater patterns (some of them are on Ravelry) in sizes … Read More...
Chemical Reactions Using Pennies
Making pennies change colors using different substances is a great beginner way to study chemical reactions safely.
Creative Family Fun has a great rundown of how to do penny experiments, where you start with shiny pennies and use different … Read More...
Didn’t Make it to Rhinebeck? Learn about the “It” Sweater of the Season
The New York State Sheep and Wool Festival, known in knitting circles as Rhinebeck, is pretty much the fiber-related gathering of the year. It always falls around my husband’s birthday, so I’ll probably never get to go, but I love … Read More...