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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
If you do a unit study on polar bears, penguins, or the polar regions, this is a fun addition to the math center or an activity that you can do while learning about these animals and areas.
Grab these little … Read More...
This cheerful winter scene depicted in the Winter Wonderland House design by Leia Patterns is truly enchanting. It exudes a cozy and inviting ambiance, making it the ideal project to embark on during those chilly days when the weather outside … Read More...
Drawing a cute Thanksgiving turkey is easy with these instructions from Easy Peasy and Fun.
There are step-by-step instructions in the blog post or if you’re a member of their website you can download drawing sheets will all the steps.… Read More...
Looking for something to stitch up for Thanksgiving that you still have time to make before dinner is on the table? This Turkey Day Washcloth from One Crafty Mama may be just the thing.
The pattern is all knits and … Read More...
I’ve knit a lot of things, but I’ve never knit a sweater out of fingering weight yarn. Not even for a baby. But cold weather times are great for diving into a big, long project, and then enjoying wearing or … Read More...