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There are so many fun different ways to display cross stitch. From making the smallest designs into magnets or pendants to framing in conventional frames or hoops, making into little pillows, ornaments and more, there are all sorts of ways … Read More...
Spiders are amazing all year, but we generally only make spider crafts during Halloween season. Whatever time of year it is when you read this, it’s always a good time to remember that spiders (generally) aren’t scary! Let’s take a … Read More...
Knitting for babies and toddlers is so satisfying because the projects are generally pretty small (for garments, anyway) and it’s easy to make them look fancy without a lot of extra work on your part.
The Growing Garden Cardigan by … Read More...
Halloween is a holiday that many kids in America (and increasingly around the world) know about, but if you want to approach learning about Halloween as part of fall traditions, Halloween by Nancy Dickmann is a nice addition to your … Read More...
I never totally know what posts are going to strike a chord with people when I share them. I mostly share things that I like, that I would knit if I had infinite time to make them. (In reality I … Read More...
Max Stitches Art is an Etsy shop based in Ukraine that’s full of gothic, dark and witchy designs you’re sure to love if that’s your vibe.
The biggest section in the shop is called new, which isn’t super helpful … Read More...
For some reason cabled hats remind me of deep winter, like they’re the warmest possible kind of hat you could have. That isn’t necessarily true, but these cable knit hat patterns would be great if you’re getting ready for winter … Read More...
It’s been a while since I’ve done any pumpkin related content (though there’s been a lot in the past including crafts, STEM activities, sensory ideas and even pumpkin printables!) so let’s explore some more pumpkin craft ideas for … Read More...
As much as I want to be the kind of cross stitcher who does lots of big, involved projects, that’s really not who I am. I love tiny cross stitch patterns, which are quick to make, don’t require a lot … Read More...
Since I’ve been working on a nations of the world series for more than a year now, I’ve been thinking more about geography and how places are connected in ways that we might not always think about.
And one thing … Read More...
I’m a sucker for a good bookmark, especially a hand-crafted one, and cross-stitch bookmarks are some of my favorites to make (see my pencil cross stitch bookmark I made recently).
This set of five fall bookmark cross stitch patterns would … Read More...
After looking at little Halloween projects the other day and sharing one cute set of treat bags, I wanted to look for some more Halloween treat bag knitting patterns to share. These are fun to make for a classroom or … Read More...
Giselle’s Cross stitch is a sweet Etsy shop based in Sweden with a focus on holiday designs and items from nature.
The biggest category in the shop is Christmas, and it’s filled with cute nutrcrackers, snowflakes and Christmas houses. I … Read More...
The Dragon’s Tale scarf from Nim Teasdale is just so much fun I had to share it. It’s a crescent-shaped scarf with lace detailing along one side to look like scales, and the tips of the scarf are made to … Read More...
Croatia is a country in southeastern Europe that was formerly part of Yugoslavia. It’s bordered by Slovenia, Hungary, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montengro, as well as the Adriatic Sea.
Croatia measures 21,851 square miles, or 6,594 square … Read More...
I generally associate scarecrows with Halloween, but they’re really a fall harvest kind of character, so you can stitch and display them throughout the season. A fun thing about scarecrow cross stitch patterns is there are so many different styles … Read More...
Sometimes when I look at what people are searching for here I’m a little bit surprised at what I find. So it was when the term sock yarn scarves started popping up. I tend to be lazy and always cold, … Read More...
We often think of bats as creepy creatures that we only consider during Halloween, but bats are such cool creatures that they deserve our respect and taking time to learn more about them.
If you need help with facts about … Read More...
Dia de Los Muertos might seem like a fun holiday full of sugar skulls and colorful cut paper banners, but its origins are more serious as a way to honor and remember the dead.
With all that’s going on in the world right now, I am here for a little knitting related controversy, and luckily the universe delivered in the form of a SciShow episode from Hank Green about knitting and physics.
The very … Read More...