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?
Check … Read More...
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...
Fall Activities for Cutting Practice
Cutting practice can sometimes feel like a waste of time, doing crafts instead of learning, though we know that it’s all connected, and that cutting develops motor skills that are necessary for writing. And it’s just fun to make fall-themed … Read More...
Turn Stone Soup into Science
Over the course of several years, my daughter’s classes have read the book Stone Soup and made their own versions. It’s a lovely story to do in a classroom environment, because it highlights the idea that everyone brings something different … Read More...
Knit Little Snowman Holiday Ornaments
I am not ready to admit how soon it will be holiday time and snow time, but if you’re already in that spirit allow me to share with you these adorable cozy snowman ornaments, which would also be great for … Read More...
Review: Sports Alphabets to Cross Stitch
This time of year is full of sports activities for kids, and if you like to personalize their bags — or anything else — in a crafty way you can combine their love of sports with your love of craft … Read More...
Giveaway: People Knitting
I decided to give away two copies: Debbie and Diana are the winners!
The book People Knitting: A Century of Photographs by Barbara Levine is exactly what the title says it is. The book contains 100 photographs, dating from the … Read More...
Span the Seasons with a Jack o’ Lantern in a Pilgrim Hat
The trouble with Halloween decorations is that you have to put them away after the holiday, but a lot of them would work throughout the fall if only they weren’t so creepy.
This Halloween pumpkin pattern is a cute solution … Read More...
Review: DIY Box Creations
I’ve always been the sort of person who wants to hang on to happy trash, shorthand for things that might otherwise be thrown out or recycled but that could also be used for creative projects.
Now I’m going to be … Read More...