I’m starting to think about gift knitting a little more, and this easy pattern for a knit coffee cup cozy from Knits’ End would be a great place to start.
You can make them in a bunch of different colors … Read More...
Cross-Stitch Poppies for Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day is celebrated around the world on Nov. 11 to remember the end of hostilities in World War I (in America we have Veteran’s Day, which serves the wider purpose of honoring veterans of all conflicts).
The classic symbol … Read More...
Giveaway: Knits for Kitties
Congratulations, Teresa W.
Last week I told you about the fun cat-toy-knitting book, Knits for Kitties. My cat is old (almost 15!) and not all that playful anymore, so I don’t think I need this one and wanted to … Read More...
Stitch a Simple Turkey for Thanksgiving
I love this easy little turkey cross stitch pattern from Connie at About Cross Stitch.
The turkey is worked in a couple of shades of brown with full, half and quarter cross stitches, and the words “Happy Turkey Day” are … Read More...
Knit a Giant Lap Blanket to Stay Warm this Winter
I am a big fan of big blankets, and in particular big, bulky blankets that can be knit quickly enough to enjoy them in the same season you knit them (a couple of my favorites that I’ve knit: the Bulky … Read More...
Learn Numbers with a Printable Turkey Number Match Game
It’s always fun to incorporate seasons and holidays into learning, and the turkey feathers number matching game from Tot Schooling is a great way to do that.
For preschoolers and others learning their numbers, the game features a turkey with … Read More...
Book Review: Knits for Kitties
The image of a cat playing with a ball of yarn is cute, but it’s not actually safe for cats to play with yarn because they could eat some of it. Better to use that yarn to make toys that … Read More...
Autumn Cross Stitch Designs (and Other Seasons, Too)
I came across the summer and autumn free cross stitch patterns from Happiness is Cross Stitching the other day, then got stuck in the rabbit hole of her site looking for the other seasons.
In addition to this pretty fall … Read More...
Do You Knit for Boys? Check out This Great Collection of Patterns
Of course knitting patterns with superheroes, dragons and monsters don’t have to be for boys (my daughter would love a dragon scarf, I’m sure!), this collection is labeled as knitting projects for boys so we’ll go with it.
Little Miss … Read More...
A Few More Knits for Fall and Thanksgiving
As the leaves start to change color and the air gets crisp, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about fall knitting projects.
Whether you’re looking for cozy sweaters, warm accessories, or festive decor, there are plenty of patterns out … Read More...
Printables for All Saints’ Day
Catholic families (and those of some other faiths) celebrate All Saints’ Day on Nov. 1 as a time to remember and revere the saints honored by their faith.
It’s a great time to learn about some of the saints who … Read More...
Candy Science Experiments for Your Halloween Leftovers
Odds are good if you celebrate Halloween that your household is about to have more candy in it than you really want to or should eat. So why not turn some of that sugary goodness into a science project?
Stitch a Scarecrow or Some Scripture for the Harvest
We often think of scarecrows around Halloween, but they can be a symbol of the harvest that works throughout the fall.
This cross stitch scarecrow from AOK Corral is really cute, standing over corn and pumpkins.
The chart also includes … Read More...
Giveaway: Big Book of Knitted Mittens
Sheila is the winner!
It’s almost November, people! That must mean it is high time to get started on knitting all. the. things. for cold weather (if you’re in the top half of the world, anyway). I know my daughter … Read More...
Get Started on Thanksgiving Stitching with this Sweet Pattern
If you’re ready to move right past Halloween and into Thanksgiving, here’s a great little chart for you.
The Give Thanks chart is free from Plaid, and it’s a really nice little design that features leaves and berries.
It’s a … Read More...
The KW Swatch Experiment, Or, Why, Yes, You Need to Knit a Swatch
Kelbourne Woolens is doing a really interesting series on its website with different knitters working up swatches in their yarns, comparing them and then looking at how those different knitters would fare making a garment with that gauge if they … Read More...
Fall Sensory Trays for Little Kids
I have always loved the idea of Montessori trays. They’re a way to gather materials for kids to play with or manipulate that keeps things together and makes it easy to support a theme in the classroom or at home. … Read More...
Review: Big Book of Knitted Mittens
It’s really fun to make and to have distinctive mittens and gloves. It’s a little something that can make you smile through the cold season and a way to give a little gift of warmth to family members and friends.… Read More...
Stitch a Bookmark Covered with Autumn Leaves
I’m going to be on a leave kick here for a little while because I’m so excited they’re finally turning and falling a little bit where I live.
This little cross-stitch leaf panel from Nancy Spruance Designs is perfect as … Read More...
A Brilliant, Easy Way to Add a Liner to a Knit Purse
I love to knit bags, but one of the problems with them is that knitting has holes that things will naturally try to get through in order to escape your bag.
For this reason I love to felt knit bags, … Read More...