This vintage-inspired chart of lovebirds can be used for cross-stitch, knitting or crochet, but I love the idea of doing it as cross-stitch on some cream-colored fabric.
The design is 52 by 61 stitches and as charted would use three … Read More...
Knit a Baby Blanket that’s Full of Heart
Hearts and babies go together any time of year, and this heart filled project — also known as the Zoe Baby Blanket by Lille Larson — is a great one not just because it’s adorable, but you might also learn … Read More...
Black History Month Collaborative “Quilt” Project
I love, LOVE this idea for a Black History Month project for middle school kids from Jenny Knappenberger. She has a set of 30 printable hexagonal blocks that include the name and portrait of an inspiring Black figure from history, … Read More...
Wear Your Hearts on Your Mittens
I love hearts on projects any time of year, but when Valentine’s Day rolls around they’re especially cute. I’m clearly not the only one who feels that way, because I have been seeing a lot of heart-adorned knitting patterns lately.… Read More...
Check your Privilege Cross Stitch Pattern
This cross stitch pattern from Sassi Stitch is a gentle reminder of what a lot of us need to do, in Black History Month and beyond.
Everyone has privileges compared to someone else, so it’s good to keep that in … Read More...
Valentine’s Day Counting Scavenger Hunt
Whether your kids are at home or in a classroom, there’s still a lot of Valentine’s Day fun that can be had. This easy printable Valentine’s Day counting scavenger hunt is pretty low prep and a fun way to get … Read More...
A Sweet Bit of Knitting from Miss Babs
Sometimes you just need to knit something fun for yourself. (And if ever there was a time for selfish knitting, I feel like this is it!)
Eclair Cake by Veronica Parsons from Miss Babs Yarn is a great little treat … Read More...
Learning about Garrett Morgan
It’s Black History Month, and it’s a great time to learn about people who might not be as well known but who definitely deserve a place in the history books.
Example: Garrett Morgan. His inventions included a revamped sewing machine, … Read More...
Sweet Bunnies to Cross-Stitch
If you’re thinking about spring, or Easter, or spring decor that can also serve as Easter decor, these cute bunnies should be on your to-stitch list.
Mama bunny is busy getting her babies ready for the day in this Beatrix … Read More...
Lunar New Year Decorations to Knit
If you celebrate the Lunar New Year or want to appreciate and learn more about the holiday as someone who doesn’t have that tradition, these knit Lunar New Year decorations from Tina Tse Knits are a fun option.
There is … Read More...
How to dye fabric and yarn using Avocado dye
Want to learn how to make dyes for your yarn with food waste?
Let me show you a step by step process of how to dye fabric and yarn with avocado dye. It’s a great way to dye your … Read More...
Sanders Cowl Knitting Pattern
We have been having so much fun with all the Bernie Sanders inspired knitting patterns lately, and I could not resist adding one of my own to the mix.
The Sanders Cowl uses four colors of yarn and is worked … Read More...
A Lesson Plan for the Inaugural Poem
Most people I know were stunned — in a good way — by the inaugural poet, Amanda Gorman. Her poise was astonishing for someone so young, and her words were stirring in just the way we needed in that moment.… Read More...
A Hat to Knit for Your Sweetheart or Yourself
Hearts are fun to knit any time of year, but since it’s usually cold in February you might as well knit a heart-covered hat to celebrate Valentine’s Day.
This one, the Sweetheart Hat from ReLo_Designs is super sweet, with hearts … Read More...
Be My Valentine Cross Stitch
This cute little Be My Valentine design from Lizzie Kate would be great to stitch and mount on a card to give to someone special.
It uses seven colors of thread and is 57 by 28 stitches. This would be … Read More...
Lacy Legwarmer Knitting Pattern
Legwarmers have a bad reputation as being totally ’80s or an accessory that only dancers really need. But legwarmers actually are a great way to keep your legs a little warmer underneath jeans (or pajama pants for that matter) or … Read More...
Black History Month Puzzle Pieces
These Black History Month puzzles from Look We’re Learning are a great way to get kids learning about historical figures they might not know about yet.
The set includes politicians like John Lewis and Barack Obama, artists like Billie Holiday … Read More...
Bernie Sanders Cross-Stitch Patterns
Bernie Sanders — and the mittens he wore to the inauguration — are having a moment, with knitters re-creating the mitts and using the colorwork pattern to inspire other knit garments, from hats to socks to sweaters, and crocheters … Read More...
Knit a Chubby Little Heart for Your Valentine
I love heart knitting patterns (and have written about a bunch of them in the past), and this cute little chubby heart pattern from Nancy Ricci is another great one to add to your list.
She says she found a … Read More...
More Bernie Mitten Inspired Knits
After nearly a dozen Bernie Mitten knitting patterns popped up in a matter of days, knitters are now getting into other projects inspired by those now-iconic mitts. Lots of patterns are now available on Etsy also.
They actually have a … Read More...