August 19 is National Geocaching Day, but we’re heading into a great time of year throughout the world for geocaching. If you’ve never done it, or never heard of it, geocaching is like a big outdoor treasure hunt. People place … Read More...
What’s Your Favorite Thing You’ve Ever Knit?
I’m not sure this is a question I could answer, but what’s your favorite thing you’ve ever knit?
One of my favorites is definitely the Color Belt Sweater (Ravelry link) from my Colorwork Knitting book, because I’d had … Read More...
Hold onto Summer with a Beach Hut Cushion
This is one of those projects I could see people in both the Northern Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere getting behind right now.
If you’re in the part of the world where summer is ending soon, you might want to … Read More...
Get to Know Herringbone Stitch
There are several different knitting stitch patterns known as herringbone stitch, but the one I most commonly think of when I think of herringbone is the horizontal herringbone stitch. If you don’t know this one you can check it out … Read More...
Tips to Prepare Your Cross Stitch Fabric
I am going to be really honest here and tell you that I’ve never really done anything to prepare my cross stitch fabric before I start stitching (unless it’s a big project and I need a grid, but I … Read More...
Goal Setting for the New School Year
My daughter just started eighth grade, and as kids get older, I think it’s important to talk about their goals for the year in terms of learning, friendships, hobbies and more.
This can be done informally at home, or in … Read More...
Knit the Perfect Argyle Cardigan
Confession time: I have had the yarn to knit an argyle vest for longer than my daughter (who is about to be 14) has been alive.
It’s a pattern from the book Picture Perfect Knits by Laura Birek, which came … Read More...
The Key to Understanding How Knitting Works
I love sharing educational information about knitting with you all. Sometimes I write it, and sometimes I find good posts from other people to share. This time it’s sharing a post that gets really deep into what is happening when … Read More...
Teacher Cross Stitch Patterns for Back to School
You might not want to stitch up a teacher cross stitch pattern for the first day of school to give to your new teacher, but if you start on these now they’ll be ready for the holiday season or whenever … Read More...
Combine Lines and Texture in This Shawl Knitting Pattern
It feels like shawl season is just around the corner, so that must mean that shawl knitting season is already here! I love shawls that are relatively easy to knit but still include some fun techniques and details that make … Read More...
Games for the Beginning of School
Those first few days of school are not days for getting a lot done. They’re for getting to know each other, learning classroom rules, and getting back into the groove of being in a classroom all day long.
So why … Read More...
Easy Back to School Activities for the First Day of School
While this feels like it has been the longest summer ever (thanks to weeks of 100-degree-plus temperatures), it always kind of takes me by surprise when it’s back to school time. The good news is a lot of smart people … Read More...
Stitch Samplers and Other Historic Inspired Designs
I’m back with another look at a cross stitch designer I’ve learned about from wandering around online. This one is The Elegant Thread, which features a fun collection of samplers and other historic inspired cross stitch designs.
And a couple … Read More...
A Mesh Stitch Wrap to Wear in the Open Air
We finally got a little break in the super-hot weather where I live, and while it’s a little early to be expecting fall, it probably is time we can start thinking about some knitting that will help us transition into … Read More...
Celebrating Left Handers Day
Left Handers Day is celebrated annually on August 13, though my left-handed kiddo will tell you we celebrate it all the time. Did you know about 10 percent of the population is left handed?
According to data gathered by leftyfretz.com… Read More...
More Summer Top Knitting Patterns to Finish Out the Season
Whether it feels like summer is never going to end where you live or like it’s never going to come, we’re all wrong, but the season change probably isn’t coming as fast as we might hope.
If you’re clinging to … Read More...
Barbie Doll Clothes Knitting Patterns
Last week I shared some Barbie-inspired knitting patterns for humans, so it seemed only right to share some Barbie knitting patterns
for actual Barbie clothes as well.
For all the knitting I’ve done I only ever made a couple of … Read More...
Mushroom Cross Stitch Patterns
The other day I came across a mushroom cross stitch pattern that I have shared with you before (you can find it here!) and it got me thinking about more mushrooms.
To be honest I think about mushrooms a … Read More...
Perler Bead Projects for Kids
Perler beads
are a super fun craft item for kids to use. Also known (by me, anyway) as melty beads, these colorful pieces of plastic are assembled into different shapes on a grid, then melted together by ironing on top … Read More...
Check out the DFW Fiber Fest
If you live in or near Texas, you’ll probably want to check out and hopefully make plans to attend the DFW Fiber Fest, which takes place Sept. 14-17 at the Irving Convention Center.
In addition to the vendor hall … Read More...