Any time is a good time to read more indigenous stories, but as we get closer to Thanksgiving in particular it’s nice to take some time to learn about the people who were here before colonists came, and who still … Read More...
Get Inspired by Different Ways to Finish Cross Stitch
I think a lot of us our guilty of finishing cross stitch patterns in a similar way over and over. (At least I know I am, when I even manage to finish things!) For me that’s usually displaying bigger projects … Read More...
Why Not Knit a Quill Pen?
It is well known that I’m a fan of zany and off the wall knitting projects, but when they can be a little weird and also useful at the same time? Sign me up.
That’s the ground we’re covering today … Read More...
Dia de los Muertos Crafts and Activities
Last month I shared a review of The Dia de los Muertos Story and I wanted to share some more activities you can do at home or in classroom around the holiday.
First off, if you want to learn more … Read More...
Knitting Patterns for Colorwork Hats – Cozy Beanies to Try
There are so many great hat knitting patterns out there, but as I start thinking about knitting for winter (which is the only time I really wear hats) I want my hats to be as colorful as possible. And of … Read More...
Cute Black Cat Cross Stitch Patterns
It’s always black cat season in my house because we have a black cat (and a tuxedo cat, so much black hair!). And we’ve covered black cat Halloween themed cross stitch patterns before, but there are so many great black … Read More...
Designer Spotlight: LaSelva Design
If you are looking for cute cross stitch patterns of animals, LaSelva Design is the place to go because that’s literally all they have. This California based Etsy shop boasts more than 350 patterns as of this writing, and almost … Read More...
STEM Activities Using Cranberries
Cranberries are such fun little fruits, and kids might not have exposure to them as actual fruits (unless you live where they grow). They’re also fun to use in STEM activities this time of year, so let’s check out some … Read More...
Knitting Patterns – Sweet Hats to Knit for Your Dog
I have never owned a dog so I end up not sharing a lot of dog knitting patterns here, but I know a lot of people have dogs and like to knit for them, so I couldn’t resist sharing these … Read More...
Stitch Up a Cute Fall Greeting — Hello Pumpkin
I love the idea of stitching greeting cards, or really making any kinds of greeting cards to send to people. Or maybe sending cards in general. Whatever.
This “Hello Pumpkin” chart from Gathered would be a perfect one to stitch … Read More...
Easy Halloween Crafts for Kids
Whether you’re looking for a craft for the classroom or a Halloween craft you can do at home even if you’re not crafty, these easy Halloween crafts for kids offer some great options.
If you want to keep it super … Read More...
Improvise Your Way Through This Dress Knitting Pattern
I occasionally find myself scrolling through new patterns on Ravelry just to see what’s out there that I might want to share with you, and it was on one of these occasions that the Black Cloud Dress by Julia Monning … Read More...
Acorn Cross Stitch Patterns
Acorns don’t get the same kind of attention that fall leaves do, and that’s a shame, because they are pretty in their own right and are a fun motif for crafting. Check out these acorn cross stitch patterns and stitch … Read More...
Learn about Cuba for Kids
Cuba is a island nation in the Caribbean that I feel like we generally think of as being one island, but there are actually more than 4,000 islands, islets and cays that are part of the country. Let’s learn more … Read More...
Pretty Leaf Knitting Patterns for Fall
It’s been a while (since 2023, it turns out) since I’ve done a post on leaf knitting patterns, so I wanted to share a few more. Leaves are fun to knit, take a small amount of yarn, and … Read More...
Designer Spotlight: MoonLit Patterns
MoonLit Patterns is a UK-based Etsy shop full of spooky, gothic, cottagecore, and more with a magical twist.
One of the biggest categories on the site is “enchanted girls,” which includes women in different cozy scenes like stitching, writing in … Read More...
Book Review: Bold, Brilliant, and Latine
If you’re looking for new books for your classroom for Hispanic Heritage Month or want some more pioneers of color to talk about at home or in class, check out Bold, Brilliant, and Latine by Alyssa Reynoso-Morris and illustrated by … Read More...
SciShow Pulls Segment about Knitting After Complaints
Back in September I told you about knitters complaining about a SciShow episode narrated by Hank Green in which obvious mistakes in terminology and illustration of points were made, not to mention saying “we” don’t really know how knitting works … Read More...
Knit a Colorful Vest for Layering
I know I have said this before, but in the last few years I’ve really become a fan of vests. They take less time to knit than a sweater, and you can wear them for more of the year, as … Read More...
Stitch a Haunted Bookstore for Spooky Season
This is probably a bigger project than you can finish before Halloween this year unless you’re some kind of speed demon of a stitcher, but when I saw it I knew I needed to share it because I just love … Read More...