Linen stitch is one of my favorite knitting stitch patterns that, every time I use it in a project, I think about how I don’t use it often enough.
It’s an easy stitch to make, with slip stitches done with … Read More...
Democratic Republic of the Congo for Kids
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is not the same as the Republic of the Congo. These are both nations in central Africa (and we’ll cover Republic of the Congo next time) and DRC is the second-largest country in Africa. … Read More...
Coffee Cozy Knitting Patterns
During the summer (which is what it is where I am writing from) I like to share patterns for things that you can knit and use even when it’s warm out. And sometimes they are things you can use when … Read More...
Designer Spotlight: Needle Lot Designs
A reader suggested that I share Needle Lot Designs with you, which isn’t a designer I was familiar with, so let’s check it out together.
Their designs are colorful, with lots of animals, fantasy and folklore inspired designs. The page’s … Read More...
How to Make Friendship Bracelets
This summer I’ve been sharing some fun summery crafts for kids, and while I already shared a couple of friendship bracelet patterns, there are so many out there it’s worth another look.
Bracelets are a great craft for kids … Read More...
Knit a Great Button Down Shirt
Just about anything you can make in fabric you can make in knitting, but there are some styles that you just don’t see that often translated into knitting.
For example, a button down collared shirt. This is a classic design, … Read More...
Make Your Cross Stitch into an Iron On Patch
A while back I made a little rainbow cross stitch pattern and I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do with it, so I turned it into a patch. My idea was that it could be used on a jacket … Read More...
Fun Tank Top Knitting Patterns
It seems like every summer there’s a new crop of tank top knitting patterns, and what I noticed about a lot of the new releases this year is that they have fun little details that make them a little more … Read More...
Books to Get Ready for Back to School
As I write this, back to school time is right around the corner, and if you have kids going to school for the first time or who might need a refresher on what school is like, books can be a … Read More...
Kids and Adults Will Love this Paper Version of Tetris
I’ve been doing a lot of posts about games lately (see also my post about printable board game templates) because I think games are a great activity when it’s hot outside. Or cold outside, depending on where you live. … Read More...
Knit a Hat with a Flock of Chickens
It’s well known (among knitters, anyway) that knitters seem to love chickens as a motif and a subject of our knitting projects. The Emotional Support Chicken and all the other chicken knitting patterns are just the beginning of our devotion … Read More...
Designer Spotlight: Haunted Frames
Cute spooky and fantasy cross stitch patterns is how the designer behind Haunted Frames describes their shop, and I have to agree with them. These designs are cute and Gothic and a little bit spooky all at once. There’s a … Read More...
A Sweet Skater Dress to Knit
I know knitting a dress sounds like a major time commitment. And that’s before I even tell you that this particular dress, the Sixth Ave Skater Dress by Briana Luppino, is worked in light fingering weight yarn.
But would … Read More...
Printable Animal Flash Cards
It’s pretty generally true that kids love animals, and learning about different kinds of animals is a fun way to learn about the natural world.
I recently came across this set of printable wild animal flash cards from 123 Homeschool … Read More...
Do You Park Your Cross Stitch Thread? Try The Royal Roads Method
I have not done a lot of big cross stitch projects, but sometimes even with small projects it can be hard to decide exactly where to begin and how to work through the chart if you’re working with multiple colors. … Read More...
Learn about Comoros for Kids
One thing I didn’t expect when I started writing posts about the countries of the world was that there would be countries I haven’t heard of. But here we are with Comoros, an independent archipelago made up of three islands … Read More...
Designer Spotlight: Flossy Fox Shop
If you like your cross stitch designs full of color and with a bit of an 8-bit video game feel, you’ll want to check out Flossy Fox Shop. This Etsy seller based in Washington state specializes in fantasy creatures, cozy … Read More...
Bucket Hat Knitting Patterns
As I was starting to write this post I thought that it was true that I’d never done a roundup of bucket hat knitting patterns before. But then I looked, and I actually did one last year (which you can … Read More...
Summer Math Games for Kids
I know the last thing most kids want to do during the summer is anything that feels like school, but the truth is doing little things to reinforce the learning they did the previous year will make the next year … Read More...
D&D Cross Stitch Patterns
My husband is a D&D player from way back and still does role playing with his friends most weekends. There are lots of great D&D cross stitch patterns, but somehow the ones that caught my eye this time have a … Read More...