I don’t really feel like I should need to write any words on this post for you to want to make this adorable hat for a baby in your life.
Or maybe not even a baby. A toddler or a … Read More...
Spring Flower Cross Stitch Patterns
I know it’s not until April we talk about showers bringing flowers, but if you need to see some blooms in the meantime, why not stitch yourself a bunch of spring flowers with these cross stitch patterns?
All About Aruba for Kids
Aruba’s catchphrase bills it as one happy island, and this little land in the southern Caribbean probably got its name from the indigenous word oruba, which means “well situated island.” It’s a part of the kingdom of the Netherlands, which … Read More...
Play with Stripes in this Squishy Blanket Pattern
One of the easiest ways to use a bunch of yarn, whether you’re getting rid of stash or just want to make a big project, is by knitting a blanket. Adding stripes is an easy way to use lots … Read More...
Designer Spotlight: Lola Crow Cross Stitch
If you’re looking for cross stitch patterns with a gothic twist, you can find them at Lola Crow Cross Stitch. This Etsy seller based in Oregon describes their shop as having “adorably unusual cross stitch patterns” and I have to … Read More...
Knit Toys Made Out of Squares
Many years ago, when my now-ninth grader was in kindergarten, I did a couple of summer camps at her school dealing with fiber arts for kids. One of the projects I made in one of those weeks was a little … Read More...
Easter Themed Learning Activities
Learn how to draw a bunny with this tutorial from Printable Crush. You could do this at home or in a classroom and hang the results as your classroom decor for the spring. There’s one version you can trace … Read More...
Knit Your First Sweater with Easy Raglan Patterns
I know a lot of people like to start knitting sweaters that are made flat in pieces, and that’s totally fine. That way you can focus on getting the stitches and the shaping right while you’re knitting, but the skills … Read More...
Knit Easter Bunny Patterns
I’ve shared a lot of Easter bunny knitting patterns through the years (including my own giant Peep-style bunny knitting pattern, which I’ve now made three times and is just so much fun) but it’s one of those genres that … Read More...
Ramadan Cross Stitch Patterns
Ramadan is an important time in the Islamic calendar observed with fasting, prayer and reflection, and you can add a layer of meaning to this time by working on Ramadan cross stitch patterns.
This Ramadan Kareem pattern from Luba Davies … Read More...
Celebrating Ramadan for Kids
Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar and is a time when adults fast during the day and celebrate the end of the month with a holiday called Eid.
Kids aren’t required to fast but they might be … Read More...
Knit a Sweater That’s All About the Finishing Touches
I won’t say this sweater wouldn’t be pretty on its own, but the finishing embellishments on the Schickimicki pullover definitely take it to a different level.
The sweater, designed by Claudia Quintanilla of EweKnit Toronto, was knit with a luscious … Read More...
Elevation Yoga Socks Knitting Pattern
I have knit a lot of socks in my knitting career, but so far I’ve never knit yoga socks. Even when I did yoga more regularly than I do right now (which is basically never, at least so far this … Read More...
Review: Essential Knit Sweaters
Sweater knitting is probably the pinnacle of knitting. Beginners look forward to the time when they can knit their first sweater, and many experienced knitters have whole wardrobes full of handknit sweaters (raises hand).
Sweaters don’t have to be complicated, … Read More...
Learn about Time for Daylight Saving Time
Daylight Saving Time is coming for a lot of North America and Europe in March, so it’s a fine time to talk about time! If you’re wondering, Wikipedia has a post all about which countries (or parts of countries) observe … Read More...
India-Inspired Cross Stitch Patterns
I try to make an effort to share cross stitch patterns for a range of celebrations through the year, not just ones that I participate in. And one of the celebrations I try to note each year is Holi, which … Read More...
Knit a Washcloth Inspired by Waffles
Every month The Kitchen Sink Shop releases a dishcloth knitting pattern, and they seem to mostly have a food theme. This one, for example, is said to be inspired by the designs on waffle makers, thus the Belgian Waffle Dishcloth.… Read More...
Knitting Patterns with Colorwork Shamrocks
Last year I did a roundup of shamrock knitting patterns that featured that symbol of St. Patrick’s Day on small accessories like hats, ties and cowls. I found some new patterns this year that aren’t on that list so I … Read More...
Passover Seder Plate Crafts
Probably the most important symbol of the Passover Seder is the plate of specials foods, including a shank bone, haroset, bitter vegetable, parsley, a boiled egg and bitter herbs. Each item has an important meaning and is eaten in turn … Read More...
Should You Use Special Needles for Cross Stitch?
I’m going to confess something, which you can probably guess what it is by the headline of this post, but I have never spent much time thinking about the kind of needle I use when I do cross stitch.
Does … Read More...