True Harry Potter fans know that the boy wizard’s birthday is celebrated on July 31, so if you want to get in the spirit here are some fun Harry Potter-themed crafts and activities. Stage a reading of one of the … Read More...
Designer Spotlight: Needleshaped Ltd
If you like your cross stitch patterns with a gothic twist, you’re going to love the collection of patterns offered by UK-based Etsy shop Needleshaped Ltd. I don’t know if they’re really from a town called Gravesend like their bio … Read More...
Modern Wedding Cross Stitch Patterns
Lots of people seem to get married in the summer and fall, so if you’ve got a wedding on your list of social engagements soon, you might want to stitch up a wedding cross stitch pattern.
There are so many … Read More...
Learning about Belgium for Kids
My daughter loved Martha Speaks when she was younger, and if you watched this show, too, you know what song has been going through my head the entire time I’ve been writing this. (And if you don’t know what I’m … Read More...
Easy Dishcloth Knitting Patterns
I guess it was after I did my post on washcloth knitting patterns that Pinterest decided I really wanted to see a lot of knit dishcloths and towels. Since that post was strictly washcloths I decided I should share some … Read More...
Tips for Stitching on Black Fabric
I generally like to use light colored cross stitch fabric when I work, mostly because I don’t want the frustration of not being able to see what I’m doing all that well. But I’ll admit the allure of working with … Read More...
Mermaid Activities for Kids
Summer is the perfect time for all activities related to the beach and the ocean, regardless of whether the things you’re learning about are real. Mermaids are a lot of fun and a great way to bring a little … Read More...
Silly Goose Sock Knitting Pattern
I don’t know why thinking about whimsical knitting so often makes me think of fun knit socks. There are plenty of other ways knitters show their whimsy, from knitting chickens to dinosaurs (kind of the same thing, I guess) to … Read More...
Camping Activities to Use at Home or at Camp
If your family likes camping but you aren’t able to get out as much as you would like, some at-home camping activities can be a fun substitute. Or if your little ones are new to camping and you want to … Read More...
Knit a Giant Shawl to Keep You Cozy
After sharing summer shawl knitting patterns the other day, I decided to go in completely the opposite direction for this one.
The Tigris Shawl by Olga Fahim is a big old shawl. It’s a triangle that measures 82 inches (or … Read More...
Designer Spotlight: Tinsel Cross Stitch
With a name like Tinsel Cross Stitch, you might expect a lot of Christmas themed cross stitch patterns, and you will definitely find them. But there’s a lot of other interesting stuff in this Polish designer’s Etsy shop.
But since … Read More...
Celebrate National Lollipop Day
I’m all for celebrating silly holidays any time of year, but I think it’s especially fun to note these days in the summer, even more so when they are food related.
For reasons I’m unsure of, July 20 is National … Read More...
Waffle Stitch Blanket Knitting Pattern
I recently did some playing around with crochet waffle stitch, and I was reminded that there’s a waffle stitch in knitting, too. It’s not quite the same bold texture (that looks decidedly waffley) that the crochet stitch has, but … Read More...
The Best Way to Store Embroidery Floss
I am going to be honest with you and admit that my storage methods for my cross stitching supplies leave a lot to be desired.
As in, all of my floss, along with some bits of cross stitch fabric (maybe … Read More...
Book Review: Wonderful Me
Before talking about anatomy and the changes kids go through in puberty, it’s great to have a base of information on what self-care looks like and what it means to be healthy. Wonderful Me: A First Guide to Taking Care … Read More...
Knit Mushroom Hats for the Whole Family
Last week I told you I was bringing some more whimsy to our knitting pattern experience here at Craft Gossip, and this pattern is the exact pattern that got me thinking about the need to share more fun stuff. Yes, … Read More...
Stitch Up a World of Rainbows
This time of year rainbows are often associated with Pride, but they can have lots of different meanings or just be a color combination that you like.
In honor of loving rainbows all year long, check out this cute set … Read More...
More Tops to Knit for Summer
I know I’ve already shared a collection of T-shirt knitting patterns and tank top knitting patterns with you this season, but it seems like there are always more great patterns coming out and I keep seeing more patterns that I … Read More...
Knit a Rainbow on Your Sweater
Whether you’re still knitting for Pride, want to commemorate a rainbow baby in your life or you just love the colorful addition of rainbow stripes to anything you knit, the Rainbow Over sweater from The Drunk Knitter is a pretty … Read More...
Designer Spotlight: Trellis & Thyme
Trellis & Thyme is a US-based designer that makes cute and easy-to-make cross stitch, felt softie patterns and sewing patterns sold on Etsy.
Many of the designs are little samplers with four different items with a seasonal twist, so you … Read More...