This pretty hat is a great way to dress up your outerwear for the holiday season or any other time. The Lucky Hat Wrap pattern from Safiyyah Talley is worked from the brim up.
The brim is worked flat and … Read More...
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by Sarah White
This pretty hat is a great way to dress up your outerwear for the holiday season or any other time. The Lucky Hat Wrap pattern from Safiyyah Talley is worked from the brim up.
The brim is worked flat and … Read More...
by Sarah White
Here’s a set of Christmas ornaments you can knit up in a flash for your tree or to give as gifts. The secret is they’re made with super bulky yarn so they stitch up super fast.
Bulky Baubles is a … Read More...
by Sarah White
‘Tis the season for knitting adorable holiday themed gnomes, elves, and other assorted holly jolly creatures. If you’re looking for another fun holiday doll to add to your collection, check out these super sweet Christmas dolls.
The Christmas Elf Toy … Read More...
by Sarah White
Snowman crafts are classic this time of year, but give it a Cubist twist with this fun Picasso-inspired art activity.
This printable art activity includes a template for you to start building your Cubist snowman, as well as some information … Read More...
by Sarah White
I guess this week’s theme without me quite thinking about it was projects that will give you a little extra bit of warmth.
The Moon Set Slipover from Ozetta Knitwear is a great little layering piece to wear over a … Read More...
by Sarah White
Embrace the rustic charm of the holiday season with these delightful plaid animal cross stitch patterns, designed by the talented Briana K Designs. If your holiday decor leans towards a cozy country aesthetic, these patterns are the perfect addition to … Read More...
by Sarah White
I know that conventional wisdom is that mittens are warmer than gloves because all your fingers being in one space keeps them warmer than each having their own little tube.
But what if you want something even warmer?
Why not … Read More...
by Sarah White
This is such a cute idea! Grab some cardboard boxes, tubes and other materials to make an upcycled snowball factory.
With the printables from Barley & Birch this is an easy project to pull together, or you can use unprinted … Read More...
by Sarah White
I’ve been talking a lot lately about how much I love knitting motifs expressed in cross stitch since I enjoy both crafts, so I couldn’t resist sharing this little knit hat cross stitch pattern when I found it.
It’s pretty … Read More...
by Sarah White
This time of year there are a lot of great scents to incorporate into sensory activities. Mint is a classic smell of the season and also can be calming and soothing, so it’s a great choice for the classroom or … Read More...
by Sarah White
Have a dinosaur lover on your holiday list? These sweet Christmas dinosaur cross stitch patterns would be perfect as gift tags or greeting cards.
They vary a little in size and colors used but the patterns are no larger than … Read More...
by Sarah White
With a name like the Friday Night Lights blanket, you know this is a project that’s going to be perfect for snuggling under at football games (or cross-country meets, or any other sport that happens outside this time of year).… Read More...
by Sarah White
Gatherings of people — family or otherwise — are not always conducive to getting a lot of knitting done. If you have to pay attention to your pattern you can miss out on some of the fun of being with … Read More...
by Sarah White
This I Like Winter printable book is great for preschoolers and kindergartners to color and to use in the classroom or at home to talk about great things about the season.
It includes things like making snowballs, drinking cocoa and … Read More...
by Sarah White
This lovely, super bulky hat evokes feelings of fall and harvest time.
The Fields of Gold Beanie is an adult sized hat with wheat motifs worked in stranded colorwork. You can work the wheat in gold or light brown, or … Read More...
by Sarah White
Indulge your creative sweet tooth with the delightful candy cane cross stitch pattern featured in this free design by Ugly Duckling House. Bursting with whimsy and playfulness, these candy canes offer a joyful and festive stitching experience that is bound … Read More...
by Sarah White
This lovely bit of knitting is the Red Riding Hood cowl form Tanis Gray. It basically tells the story in stitches, complete with a house in the woods, a girl in a hood and a big, bad wolf.
It’s worked … Read More...
by Sarah White
Need some easy, fun activities for a cold day? These print and play activities from Science Sparks are low prep and easy for kids with good cuttings skills to make themselves or to do with a little help from parents.… Read More...
by Sarah White
This stunning sweater from Jennifer Berg is inspired by the Eye Dazzler rugs created by Navajo that featured optical illusions. IN this case the illusion is made with multicolored yarn in broken chevron lines.
It calls for worsted weight yarn … Read More...
by Sarah White
Indulge in the sweetness of the holiday season with this adorable gingerbread house cross stitch pattern brought to you by Anchor. Overflowing with charm and whimsy, this delightful design is perfect for adding a touch of festive magic to your … Read More...