Sometimes when it comes to stitching for a holiday, the simple is the most effective.
This cross stitch pattern literally says it all: Happy Valentine’s Day.
It would be sweet for a card or a wall hanging. It measures 73 … Read More...
Use What You Have for Valentine’s Themed Fun
Sometimes making learning activities that go with a holiday means going out and buying lots of holiday-themed items, which isn’t great for your budget or the environment. While all those heart-shaped things are cute, there are things you can do … Read More...
Groundhog Day Movie Cross Stitch Pattern
I grew up loving the movie Groundhog Day, and it still holds a special place in my heart. I will definitely spend all day every February second randomly quoting it to anyone who comes close enough to talk to … Read More...
Knit a Quick Hat that’s Full of Love
Valentine’s Day will be here before we know it, but of course hearts are always appropriate and fun to knit.
The Big Love Beanie knitting pattern from Crafts Everywhere uses super bulky yarn in two colors and features sweet heart … Read More...
Valentine’s Day Puzzles and Projects for Kids
If you’re looking for Valentine’s Day projects than can be used as valentines or decor for the holiday, here are a few fun options. They incorporate some fun STEM concepts like pattern making, logical thinking and secret codes. These are … Read More...
Seed Stitch Knitting Patterns
Recently I shared a collection of moss stitch knitting patterns, and now I’m back with moss stitch’s sibling, seed stitch.
What’s the difference between moss stitch and seed stitch? I’m glad you asked!
Seed stitch is generally worked with … Read More...
Professor Pullover Knitting Pattern, Plus Knitting with Stripes
There’s nothing better than a roomy, boxy sweater on a cold day. It’s just so cozy and easy to wear over leggings (or, let’s be real, pajama pants) and they’re pretty quick and easy to knit as well.
Perfectly Knotted’s … Read More...
Vintage Girl Valentine Cross Stitch Pattern
This girl carrying a Valentine’s Day package looks like she could have stepped off an old-fashioned greeting card.
The design uses seven colors and is 100 by 105 stitches. That translates to 7 by 7 inches on 14 count fabric.… Read More...
An Easy Way to Knit a Bandana Cowl
I love the look of a bandana cowl and the fact that it’s a perfect compromise between a shawl and a cowl. It looks like a shawl but it is a lot easier to wear because the cowl part keeps … Read More...
Easy Valentine’s Day STEM Activities for Preschool
Sensory activities and STEM projects are great for any time of year, and it’s easy to give them a holiday twist for kids of any ages.
Here are a few fun and easy STEM (or Montessori-inspired, sensory ideas, whatever you … Read More...
Modern Winter Cross Stitch Pattern
It’s tempting to forget the fact that we’ve still got a lot of winters left in the Northern Hemisphere, but we might as well hang onto the winter cross-stitch projects for a little longer. If nothing else it’s getting a … Read More...
Baby Bear Bonnet
This cute and cozy bear pixie bonnet is the perfect addition to any winter wardrobe, and it’s perfect for knitters of all levels. The pattern, available from Fox and Pine Stitches, is designed to be made with worsted weight yarn, … Read More...
Help Birds in Winter with Birdseed Ornaments
Making birdseed ornaments and peanut butter pinecones are classic winter crafts that help the wildlife that visits your yard or school.
This tutorial from Fireflies and Mudpies is super simple to follow, only has three ingredients, and doesn’t include corn … Read More...
Calida Mittens in Baby, Child and Adult sizes
If you have been wanting to learn how to crochet mittens that are full of texture and style this is a must check.
These mittens for children and adults are oh so cozy and absolutely perfect for keeping little (and … Read More...
Mandala Heart Cross Stitch Pattern
This pretty heart cross stitch pattern has a sort of mandala design that should be fun and meditative to stitch.
The pattern is 96 by 86 stitches, or about 6.86 by 6.14 inches on 14 count fabric. It uses a … Read More...
Free Chunky Cowl Knitting Pattern
There’s still plenty of cold weather left this year in the Northern Hemisphere, and you’re still getting ready for it if you have a cold winter where you are in the Southern Hemisphere, so I guess it’s a good time … Read More...
Year of the Rabbit Craft Ideas
As I mentioned the other day, 2023 is the year of the rabbit in Chinese astrology. Because it’s a 12-year cycle, you are a rabbit if you were born in 2011, 1999, 1987, 1975, 1963 or 1951 (and so on).… Read More...
Easy Boot Sock Knitting Pattern
In the post about ribbing knitting patterns yesterday, there was a pattern for a pair of socks that used ribbing everywhere — on the leg and all the way down the foot on both the top and bottom of the … Read More...
Stitch a Rabbit for the Year of the Rabbit
Here’s another pretty rabbit cross-stitch pattern to stitch up for Lunar New Year.
This year of the rabbit cross stitch pattern is worked in four colors, and I love the floral design in the negative space on the rabbit’s body. … Read More...
Easy Knitting Patterns to Practice Ribbing
Ribbing is often used as an edging on projects worked with other stitches, like the brim of a hat or the cuff of a sleeve.
But sometimes it’s fun to let ribbing take center stage in a project. It’s easy … Read More...