Lots of these gift idea knitting patterns have been for adults, but of course one way to get a project done fast is to make something for a child (tell that to the gigantic blanket I’ve been working on for … Read More...
A Great Collection of Hanukkah Crafts
We don’t celebrate Hanukkah in our family but I do want my daughter to know about different religious and cultural traditions, so she knows a little bit about what the celebration is for and why it is important.
Whether you … Read More...
Celebrate Winter with Free Patterns from The Drawn Thread
The Drawn Thread has a nice little collection of free charts you’ll want to check out, particularly for this time of year.
There’s a Santa and a Christmas-themed project or two and several having to do with snow.
I particularly … Read More...
A New Season of Minutia
I always love the Minutia patterns from Berroco: little bitty ornaments that are perfect for any knitter’s tree and, honestly, great for gift knitting to all sorts of people.
This year’s collection includes knit and crocheted stockings, a wee colorwork … Read More...
A Bunch of Bulky Cowls
These last-minute cowls from Churchmouse Yarns definitely fit the name.
The collection of three quick and easy patterns — each worked with bulky or super bulky yarn and size 17 US knitting needles — overs enough variety that you can … Read More...
More on Cross-Stitched Gift Tags
Not too long ago I shared a post about cross-stitching gift tags that used little sampler freebies from a magazine, but I suggested that it wouldn’t be too hard to do something similar on your own.
Since then I found … Read More...
Easy and Cute Snowglobe Craft
Here’s a great project idea for art teachers looking for something winter themed but not necessarily Christmas themed to do with kids. Or it would be great fun to do with your own kid at home.
Fireflies and Mudpies has … Read More...
The Nutcracker Printables and Activities
Part of the holiday season for a lot of people is going to see (or even to perform in) The Nutcracker
. It’s fun to read the story even if you don’t have access to a ballet company or another … Read More...
Knitting Patterns- Holiday Christmas Themed Dishcloths to Knit
When it starts getting down to the wire on holidays (or other gift-giving occasions) and I feel like I want to give something handmade but don’t have time for a big project, I love to add a little knit something … Read More...
The Perfect Knit for Outlander Fans, and Everyone Else
I haven’t read or watched the Outlander series yet, though I know I need to do both, not the least of which because there’s great knitting in the show.
Claire’s Outlander Cowl from Knitterly is a giant, bulky Garter Stitch … Read More...
Christmas Tracing Sheets Make Learning Fun
Have a little one learning to write this holiday season?
Check out the cute Christmas/winter themed tracing sheets from Teach Beside Me. This pack of 12 sheets includes coloring areas and words to trace for the following words:
- light
- wreath
Little Stockings to Knit by the Bunch
This time of year we really do have to be realistic about the amount of time we have for knitting and the things we can actually get done.
It’s not the time to decide to stitch a pair of fingerless … Read More...
Another Classic Christmas Tree
I promised you a week of Christmas tree cross stitch patterns, and here is one more.
I love the classic look of this Christmas tree from Talons Aiguilles. The pattern is in French but you don’t really need it.… Read More...
Cross Stitch a Christmas Tree Card
Now, you probably don’t want to commit to stitching every. single. holiday. card you send, but for maybe a couple of really nice people, this stitched Christmas tree card would be a great thing to make.
I love the little … Read More...
A Great Scarf You Can Knit in a Day (Really)
I’m not saying I recommend this course of action, but I did recently learn that it is possible to knit a scarf — not even with bulky yarn! — in a day.
These are the things you do when … Read More...
Tinkering Trees: An Easy STEM Activity
Here’s a holiday/winter STEM idea that adults will love trying as much as kids.
Left Brain Craft Brain has all the details for making an invitation to build tinkering trees.
These are pretty easy setup, particularly if you’re at … Read More...
Knitting Pattern – 5 hour Quick Socks
Someone once asked me, when I wrote a pattern for worsted-weight socks, why I would do such a thing because they wouldn’t really fit inside shoes.
Well, first of all, depends on the shoe, but who says we always wear … Read More...
Yes, You Could Still Knit a Blanket for a Holiday Gift
The name of the game when it comes to knitting big, impressive items this late in the holiday season is bulky. Big yarn and simple stitches combine to great effect in projects you can knit in a hurry that don’t … Read More...
Candy Cane Counting and Fine Motor Game
Now that it’s almost December it’s time to break out all the holiday-themed activities.
This one is super simple but lots of fun: candy cane counting from Mom Inspired Life.
All you need is pipe cleaners and beads, and kids … Read More...
A Few Simple Sweaters for Gift Knitting
When it comes to gift knitting, sweaters can be a bit intimidating. But don’t let that stop you from creating a beautiful and thoughtful gift for someone special. There are plenty of simple sweater patterns out there that are perfect … Read More...