I want to call this an inside out doll but I’m not sure that’s totally accurate. One “side” is a pumpkin (the pattern calls it a pumpkin cupcake, if you want to be technical) wearing a with hat. Lift the … Read More...
This Simple Cowl is Perfect to Knit for Everyone
Are you thinking about holiday knitting? Whether you want to knit something for a bunch of family and friends or make a useful charity project for the season, They/Theirs is a great option.
This two-color, fingering weight cowl is made … Read More...
No Body, No Crime Cross Stitch Pattern
Here’s one for the true crime lovers and the spooky stitchers. No Body, No Crime is a mostly black and white design with just enough red to make it slightly sinister.
It’s worked on 14 count fabric and looks great … Read More...
Design a Haunted House Project
There are lots of great Halloween themed projects and activities for younger kids, but not so many as students get older.
This project to design and market a haunted house from Appletastic Learning is so cute and looks like it … Read More...
A Sweater Knitting Pattern with a Hint of Winter
This pretty Icelandic style circular yoke sweater is covered with snowflakes to remind us of what’s coming, and also to keep you warm should there be any flurries in your future.
The Tuku pattern from The Petite Knitter is worked … Read More...
Halloween Literacy Activities Little Ones Will Love
This collection of Halloween themed literacy activities for preschool or kindergarten is just so cute and a lot of fun for little ones.
From matching magnet letters to the initial sounds of words to digging for letters in a bone-themed … Read More...
Make a Mohair Sweater that’s Perfect for Layering
Mohair is a classic fiber for sweaters because it’s warm and fuzzy but also lightweight. This ethereal mohair sweater from EweKnit Toronto called Fernanda is somewhat transparent, which makes it great as a top layer over a light camisole or … Read More...
Hocus Pocus Cross Stitch Patterns
To celebrate the new Hocus Pocus 2
, I thought it would be fun to check out some stitched Sanderson Sisters and Hocus Pocus cross stitch patterns. It’s time to run amuck amuck amuck, or at least stitch up a … Read More...
Halloween Bat Cape Knitting Pattern
I want to call this a Halloween knitting pattern because it looks like a bat, but let’s be honest: if I knit this I would wear it all the time. Because who wouldn’t want to wrap themselves in a stunning … Read More...
Spider Activities for Preschoolers
Little plastic spiders seem to be everywhere this time of year, and you might not think of them as a resource you can use in learning activities, but this post from Early Learning Ideas might convince you otherwise.
From using … Read More...
Pumpkin Stack Cross Stitch Pattern
This sweet little stack of carved up pumpkins would be a cute addition to your Halloween decor. All the cats and bats and crows and spiders in the neighborhood agree!
The design uses 8 colors and is 38 by 51 … Read More...
The Perfect Sweater for Halloween and Christmas Lovers
Is this a Halloween sweater? A Christmas sweater?
Yes.
The circular yoke of the What’s This!? sweater from Meghan Regan is embellished with skulls, holly, snowflakes and hats. (Inspired, of course, by Nightmare Before Christmas.)
It’s worked in worsted weight … Read More...
Knit Up a Tiny Creepy Crew
I love itty bitty knitting projects for seasonal decor. There’s something undeniably adorable and at the same time totally silly about little knit toys and decor.
For example: the creepy crew. This tiny collection of knit Halloween buddies isn’t even … Read More...
Knit a Top Like it’s 1993
Every fashion moment seems to come back again, and these days throwbacks to the 1990s are all over the place. Lauren McElroy was inspired by the fashion of the early ’90s to design her Circa ’93 Tee, which features an … Read More...
Halloween Girls Cross Stitch Pattern
These retro pinup style girls are ready to go on a Halloween adventure, but whether they’re down for tricks or treats might be decided by what Ms. Skeleton is planning to do with that axe.
This fun design measures 132 … Read More...
Simple Pumpkin Cross Stitch Pattern
This little pumpkin cross stitch pattern is billed as scary, but I think it’s actually pretty cute.
It’s just 17 stitches square, so it’s perfect to add a little spooky touch to anything, from a holiday themed bookmark to napkins … Read More...
Join Me and Learn How to Knit a Sock
If you’re into holiday crafting, whether knitting or otherwise, Rebecca Page has a holiday crafting summit coming up that you’ll want to check out.
The summit runs from Nov. 14-18 and includes access to 48 classes over those days. There … Read More...
Frankenstein’s Monster Cutting Activity
We can save the debate on whether the monster’s name is Frankenstein or Frankenstein’s monster for another day, but this fun cutting activity is sure to get kids in the spooky spirit while practicing their fine motor skills.
Print out … Read More...
Halloween Hat Knitting Patterns
Halloween is kind of a mixed bag weather wise around the United States. Some places it’s already cold, while in others it still almost feels like summer. Where I live it can be either extreme, and it seems like lately … Read More...
Thanksgiving Dramatic Play Printables
Preschoolers and kindergartners spend a lot of time in dramatic play, acting out scenarios realistic and fanciful. Thanksgiving gives a lot of opportunities for extending dramatic play into a learning activity, such as playing grocery store, cooking, setting a holiday … Read More...