This time of year (getting into deep summer where I live) I really want knitting patterns that are super simple to knit and to wear.
Which is probably why the Venice tank from The Knit Purl Girl caught my eye.… Read More...
Pointillism Fireworks Craft
I always love crafts that come with a lesson, and this pointillist fireworks craft from Coffee and Carpool gives you a chance to talk about the artistic technique of pointillism and Georges Seurat in particular while making a fun summer … Read More...
Knit Tiny Apple Trees
I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling like I could use a bit of whimsy right about now. I love the idea of knitting a whole scene full of gnomes and trees and little houses and just forgetting knitting … Read More...
Canada Day Cross Stitch Pattern
If you’re celebrating Canada Day or want to show your Canadian pride all year, this cute design from Shannon Christine Designs is a nice choice.
I love the patterns that look like fireworks in the air, the waving flag in … Read More...
Summer Picnic Sock Knitting Pattern
On my recent vacation, one of my projects was a sock (yes, I only knit one, and have still only knit one). Socks are a great travel project because they don’t take a lot of yarn but they can take … Read More...
Little Liberty Cross Stitch Pattern
If you want to stitch up a little something for the Fourth of July (or any of the patriotic American holidays), Liberty’s Lights from the Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery is really cute and pretty easy to stitch.
The project measures 58 … Read More...
Use the Sun to Make Melted Crayon Art
If it’s warm and sunny where you live right now, here’s a low-prep art project that’s sure to interest your kids.
This solar-powered crayon art can also give you a chance to ask kids for their hypothesis about what will … Read More...
Firecracker Craft for Kids
There are lots of holidays this time of year where you might see fireworks, from Canada Day to the Fourth of July and even Bastille Day.
This fun paper fireworks craft from Messy Little Monster is fun even for kids … Read More...
Baby Pants or Shorts Knitting Pattern
Babies look cute in any kind of knits, but I think little knit pants or shorts are especially adorable.
The baby pants in our Easy Baby Knits ebook are super easy to knit from the top down. You knit the … Read More...
Quirky Quaker Pride Flags Cross Stitch Pattern
It’s almost the end of Pride, but we support LGBTQ+ folks all the time and there’s always time to share more rainbow-flag projects.
The Quirky Quaker Pride Flag pattern from Darling and Whimsy Designs is a free pattern collection with … Read More...
Choose Your Own Adventure with the Diya Wrap Knitting Pattern
The Diya Wrap by Anjali is a long (like, really long) bias rectangular shawl worked in two colors and an array of stitch patterns that you can mix and match, combine and ignore as you like.
It includes Garter Stitch, … Read More...
Seashell Collage for Kids to Make
We’re headed to the beach for our vacation soon, and I don’t know about your family, but we always come home with a ridiculous quantity of seashells.
I’m always looking for crafts to do with shells, and this pretty painted … Read More...
Lawn Chair Cross Stitch Pattern
Every few months I remember to check out the collection of free cross stitch patterns from Country Living magazine, and this month’s (actually from July 2022) is this super cute lawn chair.
I love that it’s red and blue so … Read More...
Canada Washcloth Knitting Pattern
I’ve been meaning to do a roundup of knitting patterns for Canada Day, but as I haven’t gotten to it yet I wanted to share this cute maple leaf washcloth that’s perfect for celebrating Canada.
It was designed by Michele … Read More...
Canada Day Cross Stitch Pattern
Canada Day often gets overlooked in the rush to the Fourth of July, but let’s take a moment to honor America’s northern neighbor with a little Canada Day cross stitch pattern.
This one, from Little Apple Stitchery, features Canadian symbols … Read More...
Beach Inspired Summer Art for Kids to Make
Summer to me is all about art projects, and this cute summer sunset project from Taming Little Monsters is a great one for kids of various ages.
You can draw the basic scene for little kids and just have them … Read More...
Slouchy Cat Hat Knitting Pattern
There are a lot of cat lovers in the knitting world (and dog lovers, too, of course!) so there are lots of fun knitting patterns inspired by cats. The Slouchy Cat Hat by Samantha West features a row of cats … Read More...
Summer Reading Bingo and Book List for Older Kids
When kids are home for summer break, we parents often try to encourage them to keep doing some things that are vaguely educational in addition to the resting and relaxing that summer is all about.
If you have older kids … Read More...
Check Out this Fun Raglan Tee Knitting Pattern
Raglan sweaters are my favorite. They are fun to knit and fit well, and they’re easy to customize with stripes or colorblocking.
The Parkway Tee from Arianna Soloway uses color blocking and stripes to make a fun sporty top. You … Read More...
A Lacy, Short-Sleeved Sweater Knitting Pattern for Summer
If you’ve got a hankering to knit a little sweater you can still wear when it’s warm (or to protect against air conditioning when it’s hot outside but cold inside) check out the Rosanna from Elizabeth Smith Knits.
This short … Read More...