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Knitting patterns have to assume a certain set of sizes are standard, otherwise they’d never get published because we’d spend forever thinking up different variations of body shapes we need to plan for.
Standards are great because they give us … Read More...
If you have a preschooler who loves animals, you’re going to want to grab this free forest animals printable pack from 1+1+1=1.
It includes animal matching with names, letter formation, counting, cutting practice shapes and more. It’s perfect for keeping … Read More...
Badass Cross Stitch has a lot of great activist cross-stitch patterns, but I really love her new activist alphabet.
Each letter is formed with a little raised fist inside and each letter stands for a principle of social justice … Read More...
These are going to Hedvig!
A long time ago, Nancy’s Knit Knacks sent me a bunch of goodies, some of which I reviewed in the About.com days, and some of which I’ve given away over the years. And some of … Read More...
Kids who are already back in school will be relishing an extra-long weekend with the Labor Day holiday, but most kids probably don’t know what the holiday is really about. (Fun fact: my daughter was born on Labor Day weekend … Read More...
In continuing coverage of “soon it will be fall in the Northern Hemisphere,” I bring to you this pattern for classic legwarmers from My Poppet, who is from Australia, so go ahead and knit them for spring if you’re in … Read More...
The cross stitch reddit is a great place to look for inspiration and to see amazing finished objects. I was browsing there recently and saw this amazing piece, a stitched version of Roy Lichtenstein’s Girl with Hair Ribbon by … Read More...
Here in Arkansas, the mornings are already starting to hold a little coolness that reminds us, even though it’s still plenty warm during the day, that fall will be here really soon.
Fall is my favorite, and I really want … Read More...
This is a little bit of a different post than our usual because it doesn’t direct you to a blog post or website but instead to a Pinterest board. But I think you’ll agree that the Finger Gym & Fine … Read More...
When I saw the panda bear snuggle sack knitting pattern from Yarnspirations my first thought was I need one in my size.
Of course this project for kids could be upsized for an adult, or turned into a blanket rather … Read More...
Isn’t this bookworm cute?
This free cross stitch pattern from Craft with Cartwright is perfect for back to school or anytime. It features a cute little worm surrounded by red and green apples, though of course you could stitch them … Read More...
I know some students are still trickling back to school, though my girl has been back almost two weeks already. Still, it feels like there’s still time for a couple more school-themed projects, right?
I really like this book and … Read More...
Back-to-school time is kind of inevitably linked with apples, whether there be apple gifts for the teacher, apple crafts or apple experiments.
This experiment about apples browning from Teach Beside Me is super simple to set up. Grab her free … Read More...
If you’re a fan of the hit TV series Game of Thrones and a knitter, then this roundup of 10 Game of Thrones knitting patterns is perfect for you. With the latest season now over, these patterns will give you … Read More...
I’m sending this one to Mary!
This week’s giveaway is a fun take on a knitting essay collection. To Knit or Not to Knit: Helpful and Humorous Hints for the Passionate Knitter by Elvira Woodruff is composed of a … Read More...
I’m pretty sure I’ve shared this page with the periodic table in pictures before. It’s a great learning tool for kids and adults who want to know what those different elements are actually used for. But I guess I’d never … Read More...
I haven’t seen this one in person yet, but I’m super excited about the new book from Mr. X Stitch, aka Jamie Chalmers, The Mr. X Stitch Guide to Cross Stitch.
If you don’t know about him, check … Read More...
I know some people are still into Pokemon Go (though I have to admit I never played it) and with cool weather coming around again so (oh so soon!), it might be time to stitch a Pokemon Go hat to … Read More...
All of the public schools where I live are back in session already, but I know one of the benefits of homeschooling is that you can hang onto summer a bit longer and ease into the new year at your … Read More...
It’s time again for my installment of the Knitted Kitchen Blog Hop. If you’ve just joining us, several knitting bloggers have gotten together this year to present a new dishcloth/washcloth knitting pattern every week through the end of November. You … Read More...
