I love the look of variegated cross stitch floss and how it makes it possible to stitch with a variety of colors without changing thread, giving your project more depth and a more complex look without you having to do … Read More...
Knits with Sheep
It felt like it had been a while since I’d done a roundup of knitting patterns involving sheep, and if search is any indication, that is true. I found a roundup of patterns for knit sheep from a few years … Read More...
Learn about Chile for Kids
I don’t really know why, but Chile was my favorite country when I was younger. Something about the shape, or the name, or the remoteness of it was really interesting to me. Let’s learn all about Chile.
Chile Basics
- Chile
Knit a Sweet Hood Covered with Flowers
I happen to live in the Northern Hemisphere, but I know we have a lot of Southern Hemisphere friends, too, who are heading into the cooler months as we are warming up. Whichever one of the seasons you’re in, you … Read More...
Cross Stitch for the Beach
This time of year I always start thinking about vacations, and while I don’t think I’ll be seeing the beach this year, I could stitch up one of these beach themed cross stitch patterns, which would be perfect if you … Read More...
Designer Spotlight: Bella Rose Craft
The designs from Bella Rose Craft look like they would be good for beginner cross stitchers and others who like relatively simple and small designs that are quick to finish for gifts or decor.
I’ll mention up front that this … Read More...
Stitch Some Seagulls on Your Sweater
It’s been well documented that I love a knitting pattern with a bit of whimsy, so when I saw the Mine! Pullover from Sarah L. Kelly recently I knew I had to share it with you.
I mean, who wouldn’t … Read More...
Turn Mitered Squares into a Fun Top
When you’re new to knitting, you might think that you are relatively constrained in the kinds of projects you can make or a little intimidated by learning new skills. I know some knitters go months if not years before attempting … Read More...
Try it with the Kids: Finger Knitting
With summer coming on fast, parents who read this may have kids home from school more soon, or teachers who have a class in the summer may be looking for more crafty things to do with some of their time … Read More...
Quick Tip: How to Keep Cross Stitch Fabric from Fraying
One of the most common problems that cross stitchers at all skill levels have is that the cross stitch fabric can start fraying while you stitch.
Beginner cross stitchers might wonder why this happens and if there is something they … Read More...
Cat Themed Learning Activities
I recently shared a bunch of dog-themed learning activities in honor of National Pet Month. Now it’s time for the cats (which are actually my favorite, shoutout to Baron and Haru!).
Homemade Heather has a great set of cat activity … Read More...
Strawberry Cross Stitch Patterns
My favorite thing about mid to late spring is local strawberries. Strawberries are fun as a graphic element, too, because they’re an interesting shape and cheerful color. Let’s stitch some strawberry cross stitch patterns.
Craft Club Co AU has this … Read More...
Book Review: Off to the Nursery
One of the best things about the return of warmer weather is getting to plant new flowers and starting the vegetable garden if you have one. Off to the Nursery by Alice Oehr is subtitled “a celebration of gardening, … Read More...
Add a Little Lace to Your Knitting Patterns
If you’re new to lace knitting or just aren’t sure how to incorporate the technique into garments, check out these tops and sweaters that use lace as a decorative element.
The easiest lace out there is eyelets, and you can … Read More...
Spring Outdoor Activities for Kids
I hope if you’re in the Northern Hemisphere that it’s getting warm enough where you live to add in some outdoor activities with the kids. It’s easy to do a lot of learning outside when the weather is nice; my … Read More...
Designer Spotlight: Natalka Studio
Natalka Studio is an Etsy shop based in Ukraine with a wide variety of cross stitch designs, including realistic, detailed designs with women doing various things, holiday patterns, geometrics and more.
One of the biggest categories in the shop is … Read More...
Another Great Shawl to Use Your Leftovers
I am always a fan of stash busting projects that allow you to use all the little bits and pieces left from other projects or the balls of yarn you just aren’t sure what to do with. And if you … Read More...
Learning about Chad for Kids – Lesson Plan
Chad, officially the Republic of Chad, is a landlocked Central African nation bordered by Lybia, Sudan, Central African Republic, Cameroon, Nigeria and Niger. It is the fifth largest country in Africa and is one of the poorest and … Read More...
Yarn Cozy Knitting Patterns
I’ve been toying with the idea of making a yarn cozy or yarn ball holder on the circular knitting machine, but I haven’t gotten to it yet. In the meantime, here are some yarn cozy knitting patterns you can make … Read More...
Cheerful Sun Cross Stitch Patterns
As I write this, we’re on day three of an expected four days full of rain, so it’s no wonder I wanted to share some sunny cross stitch patterns.
This pretty sun from Anchor via Yarnspirations uses five different shades … Read More...