Lagodargentoshop (styled as one word on Etsy though I think it would more properly be Lago D’Argento Shop, but that’s not up to me, now is it?) is a cross stitch pattern shop on Etsy that’s based in Italy described … Read More...
All About Armenia for Kids
Armenia is a landlocked nation in Asia that is the next stop on our nations of the world tour!
Armenia Basics
The Republic of Armenia is part of the Caucasus region of western Asia and is bordered by Georgia, Azerbaijan, … Read More...
A Hat to Knit When You Don’t Want it Totally Chill
I’m the sort of knitter who loves a really basic pattern every now and then. Give me miles of garter stitch or stockinette stitch (especially in the round) for working on while watching TV so that I don’t have to … Read More...
Easter Cross Stitch Patterns with a Religious Theme
Easter is all about the bunnies and eggs for a lot of people, but it is of course a religious holiday, so if you’re looking to stitch up a religious themed Easter cross stitch pattern, this collection is for you.… Read More...
A Knit Dog Sweater That’s Easy to Customize
I do not know and I have not ever owned a dog, but I know that dogs sometimes get cold. Some dogs like to wear sweaters, and some humans like to dress their dogs in sweaters, regardless of the dog’s … Read More...
Knit a Dress without Knitting a Swatch
You might not know this about me, but I’m a stickler for gauge when it comes to knitting garments. It’s hard for me to get gauge (I actually just did swatches for a sweater and it took me three tries … Read More...
Celebrate Reading with Read Across America Day
March 2 is officially Read Across America Day as it celebrates the birthday of Dr. Seuss, but many schools do a full week of celebrations that might be Seuss-themed, reading themed or both.
Last year I did a bunch of … Read More...
Gingham Knitting Patterns
I have to admit that I have done gingham/plaid/buffalo check in crochet before, but never in knitting. This might be the year to change that, so come along with me while I explore some gingham knitting patterns.
The first one … Read More...
How to Wash and Iron Your Cross Stitch Projects
When you’re just making a small cross stitch project such as a bookmark, or something that is going to be displayed in a hoop, you don’t necessarily have to give a lot of thought to finishing it by washing or … Read More...
Learning Activities Using Shamrocks
A while back I shared a roundup of shamrock themed math activities, and I thought it was time to share some more fun learning activities that you can do with shamrocks because they’re such a fun shape.
Make a … Read More...
Get Cozy with the Granny Cardigan
I’m sure you’ve heard of a grandpa cardigan, which I imagine as a kind of shapeless, probably oversized, V-neck, button up cardigan you might find on an old man or Mister Rogers. There’s nothing wrong with that style, but where … Read More...
Practice Ribbing with this Hat and Mitt Set
I love a pattern with thoughtful shaping. Lots of times I think we try to hide the increases and decreases in a pattern, but sometimes that’s not possible and sometimes it’s great to make those increases and decreases a feature … Read More...
St. Patrick’s Day STEM Activities
Teachers are always looking for ways to infuse a little more fun into learning, and St. Patrick’s Day gives us a great opportunity to do that, with clover, leprechauns, and everything green. And there are so many fun STEM learning … Read More...
Review: Mosaic Knitting Workshop
I think of mosaic knitting as being the unsung hero of the colorwork knitting world. You hear much more about stranded knitting and intarisa, but mosaic knitting is fun, easy, and can be used to make lots of fun designs.… Read More...
A Fun Bag to Knit to Use Yarn Leftovers
You all should know by now that I’m a big fan of using your yarn leftovers in different projects. Sometimes I even challenge myself to use whatever yarn is left from one project in the next project I’m working on … Read More...
Designer Spotlight: Stitchin Madness
Stitchin Madness is an Etsy shop based in California that has a lot of little cross stitch patterns on various themes that can be purchased separately or in bundles.
What originally caught my eye when scrolling through Etsy looking for … Read More...
Books for Black History Month and Beyond
If you’re looking for more people to study for Black History Month and beyond, I have a couple of book suggestions for you. Young, Gifted and Black and Young, Gifted and Black Too by Jamia Wilson and illustrated by Andrea … Read More...
Get Cozy with the Paperdawn Shawl
I love a good worsted weight shawl because it’s almost like wearing a blanket, or having a blanket with you all the time that you can throw over your shoulders, or over your legs as you need it.
Paperdawn by … Read More...
Why Does Stockinette Curl and Can You Fix It?
Around the beginning of the year I joined a Facebook group for beginner knitters, both because I thought I could help people and because I wanted to see what kinds of questions people were asking so I could produce posts … Read More...
Celtic Inspired Cross Stitch Patterns
If you want a cross stitch pattern to honor your Irish heritage, or something to decorate for St. Patrick’s Day that isn’t all shamrocks and leprechauns (though those things are totally fine, too!) check out this little collection of Celtic … Read More...