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It’s well known that dragons hoard treasures, but did you know they also like to collect pumpkins, squash and other produce of the season?
At least they do if they’re the harvest dragon, imagined by Ingleside Imaginarium. This fall-colored creature … Read More...
These cute Diwali coloring pages from In the Playroom are great to use for greeting cards, to give to family members for visit during the holiday or just to color and use to decorate the house.
The designs include symbols … Read More...
If you’re thinking about holiday knitting already, or just about the need to keep your own feet warm as the weather gets cooler, this might just be the pattern for you.
These slippers make an impressive Christmas gift. They are … Read More...
As we gear up for Halloween, a lot of people call it spooky season, but you could also say it’s Boo Time.
This boo time cross stitch pattern uses 3 colors of thread and is 38 by 33 stitches. It … Read More...
As much as I love traditional pumpkin knitting patterns, I can’t get enough of this sweet pumpkin bag knitting pattern from Scrumbobbly.
If I were a witch I might have a bag just like this. It’s cute to use as … Read More...
Rangoli 
are classic designs you often see at Diwali in front of people’s homes or as decoration within the home during the holiday. This cardboard maze uses a rangoli as the centerpiece to make a fun art project you can … Read More...
Despite the name having the word “tee” in it, the Owasso Tee from Blue Sky Fibers doesn’t really look like a summer project to me.
It’s a long line, oversized, boxy aran weight top worked in Shaker Rib that is … Read More...
Getting new pillows is a great way to change the look and feel of your space, and it’s a great thing to do before the weather gets cold and you are spending a lot more time at home.
It’s even … Read More...
If one Halloween cross stitch pattern is good, then four is even better. This cute set of Halloween patterns from Stitch Gallery PDF includes scenes creepy and cute to suit any style.
Each pattern is about 7 by 7 inches, … Read More...
Allover stitch patterns don’t have to be boring. I love the simple texture of a good Moss Stitch project, or you can take an unusual stitch pattern and repeat it to really cool effect.
The Pebble Cowl from Anjali/Affiknitty Designs … Read More...
Books are a great way to learn about cultures and celebrations that we might not participate in ourselves, and there are a lot of great kids books that can help people of all ages understand different cultures and holidays they … Read More...
The Internet was a lot different in 2002. There were maybe more knitting blogs, but not a lot of good, reliable places to get good, fun knitting patterns. The knitting industry was still very much focused on print media (KnitPicks … Read More...
Learning to tell time on an analog clock is an important thing for kids to learn and is often tackled at the beginning of the school year, when we are all about apples in the decor.
These apple clock worksheets … Read More...
Sometimes it’s fun to add a bit of knitting to a different project or even to something store bought to give it a little handmade edge.
In this case the “handmade edge” is literal, as Susan from A Box of … Read More...
Day of the Dead, or Dia de los Muertos, is an important day in Mexican culture and has inspired people around the world to use the day to honor those close to them who have died.
Skulls are an iconic … Read More...
Learn to crochet a soft amigurumi alpaca using Bernat Blanket Yarn. The legs are crocheted as one piece so there is very little sewing!
If you’ve been around this site for a while it should come as no surprise that I’m a little obsessed with knit pumpkins.
(Evidence: this roundup of knit pumpkin patterns, or a search for pumpkin in our archives.)
This … Read More...
If you have a little one at home or are teaching young kids, pairing children’s books and activities is a great way to extend the fun of reading and learning about certain topics.
If you want to add some … Read More...
There’s something to be said for adorable little cross stitch patterns. They are small, quick to knit, easy for beginners, but satisfying for anyone of any skill level. And did I mention cute?
For example, this autumn apple from Cross … Read More...
Colorwork yoke sweaters are so popular because they give you a classic look and you get to play with a bit of color without having to do colorwork for the full garment.
If you’re intimidated by the idea of a … Read More...