I know you’re probably wondering where in the world the name for this hat knitting pattern from Jennifer Berg came from. You know when it looks like it’s going to rain or snow, but you end up only getting a … Read More...
Printable Cross Stitch Graph Paper
If you want to design your own cross stitch patterns, there are a couple of different ways to go about it. If you’re starting with a picture or a logo using a program online where you can upload the image … Read More...
Stitch Historic Samplers from Fox and Rabbit Designs
I came across Fox and Rabbit Designs recently, and while they have a variety of cross-stitch designs to choose from, what most interested me when looking through their website is the patterns that are reproductions of sampler patterns first stitched … Read More...
Easy Musical Instruments for Kids to Make
Making your own musical instruments is a lot of fun and something that some kids will do on their own without prompting. But these ideas for musical instruments that kids can make will inspire you and them to make music … Read More...
Knit a Pretty, Lacy Skirt
I have knit just about every kind of thing it’s possible to knit, but I have never knit a skirt. (I have knit a dress, and a tunic that’s probably long enough to be considered a dress.)
If I were … Read More...
Book Review: Knitted Wild Animal Friends
Sweet stuffed animals turn a little less wild in this cute book full of patterns for animals along with clothing and accessories.
Knitted Wild Animal Friends by Louise Crowther features patterns for 12 different animals, as well as a closet … Read More...
Book-Themed Bookmark Cross Stitch Patterns
I know I’ve shared a lot of bookmark cross stitch patterns before. I love them because they’re small and usually pretty easy projects that are useful, too. They’re great for beginners and make great gifts for book lovers along with … Read More...
Bastille Day Activities for Kids
Bastille Day is the national day of France, celebrated on July 14 each year. It commemorates the Storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789, a major event of the French Revolution. The Bastille was a prison in Paris that … Read More...
One Skein Sock Yarn Shawl Knitting Patterns
One of our most popular posts here on the knitting page for years has been one about things to make with a single skein of sock yarn. Of course you can make socks, but the idea is to think … Read More...
Top-Down Zipper Bag Knitting Pattern
I’m taking part in the Christmas in July Make Along, hosted by Underground Crafter, and though my pattern is over on my personal blog I wanted to share about it here so you all can take part in the fun … Read More...
Tips for Designing Your Own Cross Stitch Patterns
I don’t listen to a lot of podcasts about crafting or anything else, but I did recently come across this older podcast from Hannah Handmakes with Nicola from Mindful Stitching Company that’s all about how to design cross stitch patterns.… Read More...
Joya Scarf: Free Modern Crochet Scarf Pattern
Introducing the captivating Joya Scarf, a crochet pattern that effortlessly combines modern style with a touch of elegance. Designed to keep you warm and cozy during the colder months, this scarf features a simple yet stunning texture and a unique … Read More...
Knit a Simple Striped Vest
This pretty vest pattern has stripes that are different in both color and texture, which makes the knitting and the wearing of it a bit more fun. The Linden vest pattern by Noriko Ho was originally designed for the Puget … Read More...
Paper Bag Activities for Kids
Here’s another one of those fun made up holidays: July 12 is Paper Bag Day for reasons unknown. But if your household is like mine, you probably have everything you need to celebrate this holiday every day. I think I … Read More...
Fun Cow Activities for Kids
Did you know July 11 is Cow Appreciation Day? I guess you might have if you’re a Chick-fil-A fan, since they give out free food on that day if you dress like a cow. For the rest of us, this … Read More...
Book Review: Retro Christmas Cross Stitch
I love a retro spin on just about anything, but retro and Christmas just seem to go together. Give me those giant old bubbling lights, blow mold Santas, fake tinsel … it all just seems so much more fun than … Read More...
Clean Up with the Hopscotch Washcloth or Towel Knitting Pattern
My husband and daughter both like using knit washcloths and dishcloths (husband likes them in the kitchen, daughter in the bathroom). Most of the ones I have are many years old, and they’re holding up well, but knitting dishcloths and … Read More...
A Shawl to Knit for the Generations
This design was inspired by a saying in Judaism, L’dor v’dor, which means, “from generation to generation,” when translated to English. Typically, it is understood to mean the transmission of the culture’s values, rituals, traditions, and history to the next … Read More...
Teddy Bear Activities
July 10 is apparently Teddy Bear’s Picnic Day, but we love teddy bears all year long. Whether the bears are having lunch or we’re going on a bear hunt, there are lots of fun bear activities to do with kids … Read More...
Summer Poncho Knitting Patterns
I’m not proud to admit it, but I used to really dislike ponchos. I didn’t understand why you wouldn’t just wear a sweater instead. And while I still prefer the swancho (poncho with sleeves) concept, I’ve softened in my view … Read More...