Here’s an easy STEM project for when it’s too cold to go outside, or if you don’t have any real snow where you live to play in.
This snowstorm in a jar activity is pretty low prep, and similar to … Read More...
Easy Bulky Throw Knitting Pattern
While we’re getting back to basics this week, here’s a great throw to knit for the back of your couch that uses a simple textured stitch pattern.
The pattern is called hurdle stitch, and it’s made with a repeating pattern … Read More...
Start the Year with Easy Garter Stitch Knitting Patterns
Whenever a new year rolls around I start to think about the basics. Maybe it’s because we all need something simple after the rush and bustle of the holidays, or because I’m thinking about all the people resolving to learn … Read More...
Free Cross Stitch Pattern: Lesson Learned, Karma Burned!
This fun little cross stitch pattern makes a great keychain fob or greeting card project to celebrate someone making a big positive move in their life.
The designer recommends using a high count fabric of 25 or higher and stitching … Read More...
Starlit Night Fingerless Mitts Pattern
Fingerless mitts are a year-round accessory for me, but they’re a great thing to knit and to wear when it’s cold out.
The Starlit Night mitts pattern from The Crimson Stitchery uses slipped stitches to make a field of stars … Read More...
Ice Skating Cross Stitch Pattern
This sweet little ice skater is the perfect thing to stitch for the skater in your life or just as a reminder that there are plenty of fun things to do even when it’s cold outside.
The pattern fits in … Read More...
Easy Chevron Hat Knitting Pattern
Looking for an easy but special project to knit with a single skein of yarn?
The Tombreck Hat from Ysolda uses about a skein of worsted weight yarn. It has a simple textured chevron pattern (which is shown in chart … Read More...
Universal Sock Knitting Pattern: No Swatching Required
This sock pattern does all the math for you. You can take any sock yarn and suitable needles and start making your socks without having to swatch or think about how many stitches should you cast on.
Because you start … Read More...
Storytime Snowman Craft Activity
This is a cool idea that combines telling a story with creating a craft project. Teaching Ideas has the story and steps for making a snowman on a large sheet of paper where kids draw, cut and create their snowmen … Read More...
Winter Deer Cross Stitch Pattern
Winter has only just begun, so there’s plenty of time to stitch this beautiful winter deer pattern from Smart Cross Stitch.
The design is mostly a winter scene with the Northern Lights, with the deer worked on top in backstitch. … Read More...
Folgate Headband Knitting Pattern
Need a little something to keep your ears warm in cold weather?
The Folgate headband is a simple headband, that is knitted in the round seamlessly. This little accessory will keep your ears warm on colder days.
It uses worsted … Read More...
The Amber Headband Knitting Pattern
The Amber headband is a cute accessory, that you can knit in an evening. The design features a combination of delicate lace stripes and slipped stitches.
This cozy and stylish headband is perfect for keeping your ears warm on chilly … Read More...
Hashtag Beanie Knitting Pattern
Our online world is full of hashtags, and this cute hat from Rosie Posie Design Co is a fun way to celebrate this humble piece of punctuation.
The hat is worked in two colors using mosaic knitting, so you’re slipping … Read More...
Easy Button Snowflake Craft
Once Christmas and Hanukkah are over it feels like we’re facing a long winter without much to celebrate or decorate. But snowflakes are a fun motif that we can keep using for crafts through the winter season.
If you … Read More...
Knit a Chunky Sweater to Stay Super Cozy
When it gets really cold where I live, I like to wear a lighter weight sweater with a chunky and boxier sweater on top. But even if you don’t layer your sweaters like I do, it’s great to have some … Read More...
Granny Square Cross Stitch Patterns
I love it when crafts combine in fun ways, as is happening with these granny square cross stitch patterns.
Granny squares are iconic in crochet and they are a fun graphic element for cross stitch projects. These would make sweet … Read More...
Watercolor Snow Paint
If you happen to live somewhere that has snow (or gets snow) this watercolor snow paint is a fun activity for kids to bring a little snow inside.
If you have snow you probably have everything you need to make … Read More...
Knitting Pattern – Santa Belt Hat
Our Christmas Santa belt medium weight hats knitting patterns are perfect for making handmade gifts for your loved ones, young and old this holiday season.
Sizes: 0-3 Months, 3-12 Months, 1-2 Years, 3-12 Years, Teen/Women, Men.
Yarn: Any worsted medium … Read More...
Sweet, Simple Free Font Pattern
Having a collection of cross stitch fonts at your disposal is invaluable when it comes to personalizing your projects and adding that extra touch of sentiment. Whether you want to sign your completed work, embellish it with names, or include … Read More...
Free Christmas Stocking Cap Santa Hat Knit Pattern
Our chunky Christmas Santa stocking cap hat knitting pattern makes the perfect baby shower gift, photography prop or winter hat for your little one. These make adorable matching hats for family photographs or to wear on Christmas morning with … Read More...